A Brief History of the Greenbrier Resort

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A Golf Pro's Paradise
Golf legend Sam Snead (above) sealed The Greenbrier's reputation as one of the world's premiere golf resorts, helping design the hotel's courses and serving as Golf Pro Emeritus until his death in 2002.

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