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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The PGA TOUR will make its annual stop at The Greenbrier in September.
A Monday press release confirmed that A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier has been scheduled for September 9-15 as part of the wraparound 2019-2020 PGA TOUR season.
The tournament will continue to honor the United States military, as well as first responders.
Robert Harris, the vice president of golf at The Greenbrier, was also announced as the event’s new tournament director.
“I am thrilled and honored to be able to lead this fantastic tournament that brings the best golfers in the world to The Greenbrier each year,” said Harris. “We are extremely proud of the history and tradition of golf here at America’s Resort, and A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier gives us an opportunity to showcase our amazing golf offerings to the world, while honoring the military and our first responders.”
Tournament rounds will begin on Thursday, September 12, with the 2019 champion crowned on Sunday, September 15.
It was also announced that The Greenbrier’s Champions Tennis Classic will be held in conjunction with the PGA TOUR event.
Matches will take place on the evenings of September 13 and September 14 at Center Court at Creekside, The Greenbrier’s 2,500-seat tennis stadium.
Information about tennis tickets and participating players will be announced at a later today.
Tickets for the golf tournament will go on sale in May and will include details on other activities to be held during tournament week.
Kevin Na won the 2018 edition of A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier by five shots and pocketed $1.3 million for the win.
