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Mickelson Greens and fairways were against these great young
players.”
reseeded and resodded
late last summer. Many The Greenbrier Classic has
been known for break-
Continued from Page 17 greens got new contours throughs. Three players
and bunkers were moved. earned their first tour vic-
The tournament was can- “This is the best I’ve ever tory in West Virginia, includ-
celed last year after torren- seen this golf course,” said ing former U.S. Amateur
tial downpours triggered Bubba Watson, who has champion Danny Lee in
flooding that killed 23 peo- a summer home at The 2015, Ted Potter Jr. in 2013
ple statewide, including 15 Greenbrier. and Scott Stallings in 2011.
in Greenbrier County, and Justice, Mickelson and The tournament, which is
caused extensive damage Watson wanted to help giving free admission to
to The Greenbrier resort. the community, too. fans this year, has seen
The bodies of three flood Justice established a close finishes in every year
victims who lived in White flood-relief charity, Neigh- since its 2010 debut. Angel
Sulphur Springs were bors Loving Neighbors, to Cabrera had the biggest
found on resort property. help rebuild homes and In this June 11, 2017, file photo, Phil Mickelson gestures to fans margin of victory at two
Trash, tires, vehicles, ap- lives. Mickelson donated on the 18th hole during the final round of the St. Jude Classic golf strokes in 2014. The tourna-
pliances and uprooted $100,000 to the charity, tournament, in Memphis, Tenn. Associated Press ment has been decided
trees were everywhere on while Watson and his wife, three times in playoffs. Stu-
the Old White TPC. Sand Angie, donated $250,000 art Appleby shot 59 on Sun-
was washed away from to local relief efforts. While Mickelson also is having a three previous Greenbrier day to win the inaugural
bunkers, leaving behind Watson was playing the home built at the resort and Classic appearances. tournament by one stroke
exposed drainage pipes. week after the floods in the is redesigning the 93-year- “Of course I feel the pres- in 2010.
Near the 14th green, the Bridgestone Invitational in old Greenbrier Course, sure,” said Mickelson, 47. All previous winners of the
flood surpassed a high- Akron, Ohio, Angie Watson which hosted the 1979 Ry- “I don’t feel old at all but tournament are in the
water mark set in 1915 by drove the family truck with der Cup and 1994 Solheim I understand the math. field. So are five of the top
6 feet. her young son to deliver Cup and also was hit hard Even though it’s been a 30 ranked players in the
With much work to do on water to families in need. by the floods. few years since I’ve won, world, including Patrick
the resort grounds, owner “People keep praising us He’s here this week to try I’m excited about the chal- Reed at No. 21.
and now-current West Vir- for how much we did,” to break a four-year winless lenge. I know I’m going to The leading four players
ginia Gov. Jim Justice had Angie Watson said. “We streak and get that elusive win again. I just don’t know not already exempt from
no doubt there would be a wish we could have done 43rd PGA Tour win. Mick- when exactly. I enjoy the the top 12 finishers will earn
tournament this year. more.” elson missed the cut in his challenge of trying to play spots in the British Open.q