White Sulphur Springs, WV
The Greenbrier
Sam Snead joined The Greenbrier as an assistant professional in 1936. He returned as the resort’s golf professional from 1946 through 1974, linking the property with a major figure in the professional game.1
- Location
- White Sulphur Springs, WV
- Courses
- 3 courses
- Club website
- Visit website
Sam Snead’s long Greenbrier association
Snead became professional emeritus in 1993 and retained that position until his death in 2002. His memorabilia and the resort’s restaurant names preserve an association spanning several distinct periods of employment.1
Courses
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Sources and editorial notes3 references
Sources for this story
- Greenbrier Golf History The Greenbrier
Main historical narrative and course descriptions; stale future-event language excluded.
Consulted 2026-09-21