2015 Greenbrier Classic Picks

This week, the PGA Tour stops by the Old White TPC at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia for the Greenbrier Classic. This is a newer tournament compared to other tournaments on tour, having first been played in 2010 when it replaced the Buick Open. It boasts a $6.7 million purse with about $1.2 million going to the winner.

Despite being a new tournament, it is played on the historic Old White TPC, which was built in 1914. Since then, it has hosted the first current format of the Ryder Cup on US soil (1979) and the Solheim Cup (1994); the only course to host both at the time. The course even has ties to modern golf legend Tom Watson, who is it's pro emeritus. Today, it measures at just under 7,300 yards for tournament purposes. 

Due to it's close proximity to the Open Championship, a win or good finish this week could result in eligibility to play in the Open Championship for some golfers. Some will also use the tournament to check if their game is up to par for the upcoming major. That's why we'll be seeing a variety of players in the field this week. Given that, here's our picks for the week:

1) Webb Simpson
2) Graham DeLaet
3) Kevin Na

Play kicks off early tomorrow morning, but be sure to check our Weekend Update post Friday night. On another note, Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian readers! 


-Nick
Toronto Golf Reviews

Webb Simpson is our #1 pick this week