The Greenbrier – Old White Course: A Macdonald–Raynor Classic Reborn
The Old White is The Greenbrier’s original 18-hole course, a 1914 design by Charles Blair Macdonald and Seth Raynor whose classic template holes were restored after major storm damage.
The Old White was constructed in 1914 by Charles Blair Macdonald and Seth Raynor as The Greenbrier’s first 18-hole course. Its design pays tribute to famous European template holes, including the Redan, Alps and Eden. After a severe weather event in 2016, the course underwent a major restoration that renewed fairways, bunkers and green complexes while seeking to return the layout closer to its original design.
A century-old design built on classic templates
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Macdonald and Raynor drew on celebrated holes from the British Isles to give Old White a distinctive architectural vocabulary. The eighth hole references the Redan at North Berwick, the 13th takes inspiration from the Alps at Prestwick, and the 15th recalls the Eden at St Andrews. These are strategic ideas, not simply decorative names: each one influences the way the golfer approaches the green.
Restoration after the 2016 storm
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A catastrophic weather event damaged the course in 2016 and prompted a substantial restoration. New fairways, bunkers and green complexes were installed, with the project designed to return the course as close as possible to Macdonald and Raynor’s original intent. This work is an important part of the modern Old White story: the course is historic, but its present playing surfaces reflect a deliberate renewal.
Resort access and tee-time requests
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The Old White is part of The Greenbrier’s resort golf offering. The resort directs golfers to request tee times through its golf reservations team, and published aeration dates can affect conditions. Visitors should confirm room or guest eligibility, current rates, course availability and maintenance dates directly before travel.
The Old White is a living record of golf architecture.
Its Redan, Alps and Eden inspirations connect West Virginia to the early architectural exchange between Britain and America. The 2016 restoration brought those ideas into a renewed playing landscape.
Request tee times through The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier asks golfers to request Old White tee times through the resort. Check current rates, aeration dates, resort-guest conditions and the course schedule before confirming travel.
Frequently asked questions
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Who designed The Old White?
Charles Blair Macdonald and Seth Raynor designed the course, which was constructed in 1914.
What are the Redan, Alps and Eden?
They are classic template-hole inspirations reflected in the 8th, 13th and 15th holes respectively.
Why was the course restored in 2016?
A severe weather event damaged the course, leading to new fairways, bunkers and green complexes.
How do visitors request a tee time?
The Greenbrier directs golfers to request tee times through the resort’s golf team.
