Greenbrier owner says Tiger Woods will play in Greenbrier Classic

The Greenbrier's owner says Tiger Woods will play in this year's Greenbrier Classic.

Jim Justice tells The Register-Herald that Woods has committed to play in the tournament.


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The third annual Greenbrier Classic will be held July 2-8 in White Sulphur Springs.

According to The Greenbrier's website, this year's field also includes defending champion Scott Stallings, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Kenny Perry, and Tom Watson, who is the resort's golf professional emeritus.

Justice says The Greenbrier has worked for more than two years to bring Woods to the tournament.