NICK FALDO SERIES GRAND FINAL GOES TO GREENBRIER, WEST VIRGINIA

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The Greenbrier, the classic American resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, has announced that they will host young golfers from around the world at the Faldo Series Grand Final in October 2013.  

The news was presented today during a press conference at The Greenbrier Classic by Jim Justice, owner of The Greenbrier and tournament chairman and six-time major champion, Sir Nick Faldo, who founded the Series in 1996 to provide opportunity through golf and develop tomorrow's champions.

"I want to thank Jim Justice and The Greenbrier for taking a leadership position in an effort that is supported by The European Tour, the R and A, the Asia Tour, the Asia Pacific Golf Federation, ISPS Handa and most recently, The US PGA TOUR, to grow golf globally through this Series," said Faldo. 
"Today marks a truly significant day in our history as The Greenbrier joins Mission Hills in China as annual Grand Final host venues for our players."

The world-renowned Series hosts more than 7,000 young golfers, age 12 to 21, at 40 events in 31 countries in Europe, Asia, South America and as of today, the United States.
American players will be eligible for the Grand Final in 2014.

Also, in September 2014, Faldo will begin accepting students at a full-time residential academy for education and golf development in America.  
The first-ever Faldo Series Academy in Casa Grande, Arizona marks another significant step in the program's history.

In related news, The Greenbrier announced today the creation of the Faldo Golf Center, featuring instruction based on Faldo’s award winning “A Swing for Life” teaching theories. 
The only one of its kind in the U.S., the Faldo Golf Center will offer Faldo equipment (irons, wedges and putters) and Faldo by Edel fitting systems in addition to the established brands of Callaway, Titleist, Taylor Made and NIKE.

For more information on the Faldo Series visit www.nickfaldo.com.You can also follow the Faldo Series on Facebook at www.facebook.com/faldoseries and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/faldoseries.

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About The Greenbrier:

Located in White Sulphur Springs in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, The Greenbrier has been welcoming guests since 1778. Known as "America's Resort," it encompasses 6,750 acres of undulating landscape that includes: four golf courses (including the exclusive Greenbrier Sporting Club's private course); a championship indoor and outdoor tennis facility (including five outdoor clay courts and five indoor courts); The Greenbrier Clinic (specializing in executive health); a 40,000-square-foot spa; a mélange of sporting activities; shops; private homes at The Greenbrier Sporting Club; guests-only casino; and, at its heart, a vast and imposing grand hotel. Purchased in 2009 by West Virginia entrepreneur James C. Justice II, The Greenbrier has undergone a $250+ million restoration and is now home to The Greenbrier Classic, a PGA TOUR, FedExCup event, and will soon launch The Greenbrier Medical Institute, a state-of-the-art medical complex on the resort's grounds.