Greenbrier - Old White Course

About
The Old White, the first 18-hole golf course at The Greenbrier, was designed by Charles Blair Macdonald and opened for play in 1914. A legend of golf history at The Greenbrier, the course was named for the well-known Old White Hotel, which stood on the grounds from 1858 through 1922. Macdonald, the father of American golf course architecture, modeled several holes from some of the most famous throughout Europe. The 8th Hole was styled after the "Redan" at North Berwick, the 13th after the "Alps" at Prestwick and the 15th after the "Eden" at St. Andrews. His associate, Seth Raynor, assisted in the course construction and returned in the 1920s to oversee updates to the golf course.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 70 | 7246 yards | 76.0 | 145 |
Gold | 70 | 6894 yards | 74.1 | 137 |
Blue | 70 | 6426 yards | 71.7 | 130 |
White | 70 | 5853 yards | 69.1 | 127 |
White (W) | 70 | 5853 yards | 74.3 | 130 |
Green | 70 | 5062 yards | 64.2 | 113 |
Green (W) | 70 | 5062 yards | 69.4 | 122 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 76.0/142 | 449 | 486 | 208 | 430 | 388 | 475 | 390 | 236 | 413 | 3475 | 382 | 484 | 570 | 496 | 395 | 229 | 421 | 615 | 179 | 3771 | 7246 |
Gold M: 74.1/137 | 449 | 446 | 208 | 430 | 340 | 475 | 390 | 224 | 413 | 3375 | 357 | 441 | 547 | 451 | 395 | 195 | 418 | 564 | 151 | 3519 | 6894 |
Blue M: 71.7/130 | 428 | 378 | 197 | 398 | 330 | 436 | 380 | 180 | 383 | 3110 | 344 | 412 | 536 | 414 | 344 | 188 | 379 | 555 | 144 | 3316 | 6426 |
White M: 69.1/127 W: 74.3/130 | 420 | 367 | 188 | 369 | 303 | 383 | 345 | 154 | 337 | 2866 | 305 | 394 | 504 | 401 | 311 | 135 | 335 | 466 | 136 | 2987 | 5853 |
Green M: 64.2/113 W: 69.4/122 | 296 | 321 | 148 | 329 | 246 | 335 | 323 | 119 | 313 | 2430 | 284 | 332 | 465 | 308 | 311 | 114 | 310 | 406 | 102 | 2632 | 5062 |
Handicap | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 18 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 70 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Ursula1869757 on 07/22/2025
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Photo submitted by DCHUFFMAN on 06/16/2024
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Photo submitted by DCHUFFMAN on 05/31/2024
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 10/18/2021
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 10/18/2021
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The Old White TPC at The Greenbrier, hole 7 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 07/13/2018
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The Old White TPC at The Greenbrier, hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 07/13/2018
Traditional Golf
Old White at The Greenbrier should be a bucket list destination for all golf enthusiasts. Classic design, beautiful homes, great clubhouse and an opulent resort. All aspects should be explored. Spend extra time to experience the entire offering. Pro shop was poorly stocked.
Disappointed - Not as Represented
First I need to point out that we are not rating the Old White course. We are rating Greenbrier course.
We were excited to have, what I would say should be a 5 star, high end golf experience, as the price dictated. Unfortunately, the Greenbrier course is NOT an 18 hole course. You play 1-7 then 16 & 17 as the front 9. Then you REPLAY 2-7 and 16,17 ending the back nine with #18. No where in any advertisement does it say this is a 10 hole course. Upon bringing up my disappointment to the pro shop, the young man said it absolutely is advertised. Screenshot below. He is wrong. I would have gladly played the Meadows course for 30 more dollars to have a real 18 hole golf course. On top of all that, don’t expect water on the course other than the single water bottle they put on your cart. There is a snack bar at 8/16 but two dogs, a chicken salad sandwich and a coke was $70. I’m ok with that if I got what I expected on the golf course. If you take time to visit Greenbrier, don’t waste your time on the Greenbrier course. Disappointed is an understatement.
Amazing golf course and experience
I played here for my second time and took 3 of my buddies for their first time. Everyone agreed it was the best golf course they had played. Challenging layout that was still fair to my less skilled friends to play. We loved our caddie…he improved the experience for sure. I will say the list price of around $600 is steep. It’s a great course, but is not Pebble Beach.
Regardless, we hope to be back next year!
Love the Old White !!
Have played the Old White 5 times total , the last two thru Golf Pass. It is definitely one if not my favorite course. A challenging but doable course. Great staff and fore caddies, great layout,,,,can't wait to get back !!
The best I’ve ever played-The Old Whit
I I had played Valhalla golf club in 2000 and thought it was the best course I’ve ever played, but that all changed today. Dave, my caddy was excellent. The course was in great shape despite having hosted the LIV golf tournament two weeks ago definitely worth the time and the money.
THE OLD GRINGO
SImply one of Americas greatest golf courses!!! Love spending time at the Greenbrier- such a special place to be- everything is always perfect & the staff is great also!!!
Awesome Old White
My third time on the Old White course and it continues to get better each time !!
Awesome historical course!
My third time at the Old White course! Great as always!!
The Old White / Great experience
Third time playing the Old White course. Great experience. Generous off the tee, but it test your short game to very well protected fast greens. Staff is top class. Fore caddies are great as well. Will go back for sure.
Great “Bucket List” Course
Playing the Greenbrier Old White course was a dream come true for me. Although I didn't stay on the Greenbrier property, I managed to capture some stunning photos and do some shopping. The course itself was exceptional. Be prepared to spend around $350, which includes the $260 green fee, a mandatory $65 caddy fee (note: caddies are required, but you can split the fee with fellow players), and some snacks (two bottles of ice-cold water were included in the cart). The course was a joy to play, with challenging greens and hazards lurking everywhere. I had a blast and drove the ball exceptionally well. Overall, a fantastic experience!
Great course
Drove 7 hours to play with my brother what a blast this was caddy was great
Old White Course/ Greenbrier
The experience of playing the Old White is always a great treat! And GolfPass makes it a great deal as well! The experience of acquiring rounds thru Golf Pass were incredibly easy and that accessibility makes Golf Pass and great golf courses the way to play!!!
Wonderful experience
Very friendly
Beautiful grounds
Great golf course
Old white
Course best condition I’ve seen it. Our caddie Cuz is the man. If book a time here in summer months deff ask for him
Great deal
If you can get this course for under a hundred bucks take but be aware you have to have a forecaddy and pay him but ours was very helpful and funny