The Snead

Course Tour of The Snead

The Greenbrier Sporting Club is one of the country’s best golf communities and here Tom Fazio has created one of his finest designs, The Snead. This par 71, 7,041-yard centerpiece of The Sporting Club, named in honor of the longtime Greenbrier golf professional emeritus and American icon, Slammin’ Sam Snead, is surrounded by three scenic mountains and offers challenging links for the most discriminating golfer. The design of The Snead is a refreshing return to the core golf experience. Fairways transition beautifully through natural meadows and rolling forested hills, with layouts that test every skill level. Wall-to-wall bentgrass throughout, The Snead is forgiving off the tee, but makes up for it with a defensive greens complex, ripe with false fronts and edges.
 

Hole 1

Ante Up

par 4

After a vigorous warm-up choose your set of tees, get the bet right, and prepare yourself for a fabulous Tom Fazio-designed experience.

Yardage
Slammer
425
Masters
392
Medal
371
Meister
348
Forward
316


Hole 2

Lake Ashford

par 4

The U.S. Army established a POW camp near the current location of this lake during World War II. At the time, The Greenbrier served as a military hospital and was renamed Ashford General Hospital.

Yardage
Slammer
394
Masters
370
Medal
349
Meister
324
Forward
284

Hole 3

Grandstand

par 3

Ninety years ago a grandstand stood near this site for Greenbrier guests attending polo matches, horse shows & races. Visualize yourself thrilling a crowd with a great tee shot on this demanding par 3!

Yardage
Slammer
256
Masters
206
Medal
177
Meister
155
Forward
142

Hole 4

Runway

par 5

Before a golf course existed on the property it was a landing strip. For almost fort years Oscar Tate ran a charter air service in and out of The Greenbrier. For a perfect landing, split the middle of the fairway with your tee shot.

Yardage
Slammer
541
Masters
508
Medal
484
Meister
437
Forward
398

Hole 5

The Slammer

par 4

This stretch of U.S. Route 60 is now known as Sam Snead Boulevard. Use the prevailing wind to reproduce one of The Slammer's trademark long and awesome drives.

Yardage
Slammer
481
Masters
456
Medal
408
Meister
384
Forward
361

Hole 6

Midland Trail

par 5

Back in the 1920's this road was known as the "Midland Trail" and it connected Norfolk, Virginia to St. Louis, Missouri. Have a safe journey, but watch out for those wetlands on your second shot.

Yardage
Slammer
566
Masters
506
Medal
477
Meister
448
Forward
414

Hole 7

Stonewall

par 4

The stone wall on number seven is a primary feature; however, there is also a Civil War tie to this region as well. Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson was a guest at The Greenbrier in the 1850’s.

Yardage
Slammer
389
Masters
317
Medal
281
Meister
252
Forward
216

Hole 8

Kate's View

par 3

The panoramic view from this set of tees is of Kate's Mountain. The mountain was named after one of the first settler's in this valley, Kate Carpenter.

Yardage
Slammer
193
Masters
170
Medal
152
Meister
127
Forward
108

Hole 9

Sahara

par 4

Although there are only five bunkers, from the tee there appears to be many more. Avoid the bunkers and you’ll have an opportunity to score well.

Yardage
Slammer
356
Masters
320
Medal
296
Meister
272
Forward
250

Hole 10

Meadows

par 4

For twenty years, from 1910 to 1930, the President of The Greenbrier, Thornton Lewis, owned this property and he called his horse farm The Meadows.

Yardage
Slammer
460
Masters
415
Medal
391
Meister
358
Forward
317

Hole 11

Hidden Pond

par 4

To the left of the fairway is a lake, camoflauged by a slight uphill tee shot. Avoid the fairway bunkers, as the pond must be negotiated on the second shot as well.

Yardage
Slammer
390
Masters
376
Medal
353
Meister
321
Forward
284

Hole 12

White Rock

par 3

Don't be distracted by White Rock Mountain, the mountain with four ridges that you are facing. Also, stay clear of the dangers surrounding this green.

Yardage
Slammer
216
Masters
200
Medal
171
Meister
137
Forward
105

Hole 13

Homeward Bound

par 4

From this point on you are heading back home. Make certain you have your approach the right distance, as this is not a very deep green.

Yardage
Slammer
410
Masters
382
Medal
356
Meister
334
Forward
305

Hole 14

Howard's Creek

par 4

John Howard led the first exploration party up this tributary of the Greenbrier River in the 1740's and he discovered what we now call Howard's Creek. His namesake creek will definitely influence your play this hole.

Yardage
Slammer
447
Masters
424
Medal
399
Meister
369
Forward
344

Hole 15

Postage Stamp

par 3

Named after the famed eighth hole at Royal Troon in Scotland. Both play to a very small green, on a ridge, where wind is likely to play havoc with your tee shot.

Yardage
Slammer
138
Masters
128
Medal
117
Meister
102
Forward
90

Hole 16

Allegheny Vista

par 5

Within the larger mountain range known as the Appalachians the section we're in is known as the Allegheny Mountains. From the Championship Tees, there is an 85-foot drop in elevation. What a spectacular view of the surrounding area!

Yardage
Slammer
542
Masters
533
Medal
516
Meister
436
Forward
415

Hole 17

Shawnee

par 4

Although a number of Native American tribes hunted in this area, the Shawnee created numerous camps along Howard’s Creek.

Yardage
Slammer
369
Masters
354
Medal
335
Meister
298
Forward
254

Hole 18

Swan Song

par 4

A fitting finish to this tremendous eighteen holes, once again along the creek with The Lodge as a backdrop. There may even be a Swan in your gallery!

Yardage
Slammer
468/452
Masters
422
Medal
399
Meister
377
Forward
350