April 27-30, 2026
“The Bloom”
Ladies Golf Retreat
The Greenbrier, WV
Daily Itinerary
Sunday, April 26
4:00 pm or after / Early Arrival check-in at The Greenbrier
Strohecker, Chriscoe, Bates, Grant, Brown-Shimer, Chapman, Ortbals, Carpenter, Alderson, Schutz
*No dinner reservations have been made
Monday, April 27
3:00 - 4:30 pm / Event check-in at the Ashford Short Course
Tee times at Ashford Short Course (9-hole par 3 course)
Format: Closest to the Pin Shootout
3:00 & 3:10 pm / Dornenberg, Badalamenti, Gaughf, Abram, Anderson, DeMoss
3:20 pm / Ortbals, Carpenter, Alderson, Schutz
3:30, 3:40 & 3:50 pm / Strohecker, Chriscoe, Bates, Barbash, Looney, Grant, Trani, Vella, Brown-Shimer, Chapman
After Golf / Check-in at The Greenbrier
Trani, Vella, Dornenberg, Badalamenti, Gaughf, Abram, Anderson, DeMoss, Looney, Barbash
Dinner at Prime 44
6:00 pm / Strohecker, Chriscoe, Bates, Barbash, Looney, Grant, Trani, Vella, Brown-Shimer, Chapman
6:15 pm / Ortbals, Carpenter, Alderson, Schutz
6:15 pm / Dornenberg, Badalamenti, Gaughf, Abram, Anderson, DeMoss
Tuesday, April 28
7:00 - 10:30 am / Breakfast at The Greenbrier
Tee times at the Meadows course (18-holes)
Format: Best 1 of 4 Team Net
10:10 am / Alderson, Carpenter, Schutz, Ortbals
10:20 am / Barbash, Trani, Chapman, Grant
10:30 am / Looney, Bates, Vella, Chriscoe
10:40 am / Strohecker, Dornenberg, Abram, Brown-Shimer
10:50 am / Anderson, Gaughf, Badalamenti, DeMoss
5:30 - 6:30 pm / Cocktail Reception at Victoria Writing Room
Dinner at The Forum
6:30 pm / Strohecker, Chriscoe, Bates, Barbash, Looney, Grant, Trani, Vella, Brown-Shimer, Chapman
6:30 pm / Ortbals, Carpenter, Alderson, Schutz
7:00 pm / Dornenberg, Badalamenti, Gaughf, Abram, Anderson, DeMoss
Wednesday, April 29
7:00 - 10:30 am / Breakfast at The Greenbrier
Tee times at the Old White course (18-holes)
Format: Net Stableford - Individual
10:00 am / Anderson, DeMoss, Abram
10:12 am / Gaughf, Badalamenti, Dornenberg
10:24 am / Barbash, Bates, Grant
10:36 am / Trani, Chriscoe, Looney
10:48 am / Strohecker, Brown-Shimer, Vella
11:00 am / Alderson, Carpenter, Schutz, Ortbals
Dinner at Twelve Oaks
7:00 pm / Strohecker, Chriscoe, Bates, Barbash, Looney, Grant, Trani, Vella, Brown-Shimer, Chapman
7:00 pm / Ortbals, Carpenter, Alderson, Schutz
7:00 pm / Dornenberg, Badalamenti, Gaughf, Abram, Anderson, DeMoss
Thursday, April 30
7:00 - 10:30 am / Breakfast at The Greenbrier
Tee times at the Old White course (9-holes)
Format: Net Stroke Play - Individual
8:24 am / Alderson, Carpenter, Schutz, Ortbals
8:36 am / Badalamenti, DeMoss, Abram
8:48 am / Anderson, Gaughf, Dornenberg
9:00 am / Strohecker, Looney, Grant
9:12 am / Trani, Bates, Brown-Shimer
9:24 am / Barbash, Chapman, Chriscoe, Vella
Approximately 11:30 am / Lunch and Awards at Slammin’ Sammy’s
All guests
This concludes the event, thank you for joining us!
“The Bloom” Event Format
Individual Competition
One 9-Hole Par 3 Competition, Two 18-Hole Rounds, and One 9-Hole Round
Cumulative points competition. Points will be awarded in each round as outlined below. The player with the most total points at the conclusion of the week will be crowned The Bloom Champion. All rounds (except for the par 3 competition) will use NET scoring, using 100% of each player’s GHIN handicap. USGA Rules will govern play along with applicable local rules. Handicaps will be verified through GHIN and are final one week prior to the event.
Order of Play & Formats
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April 26th – Par 3 Competition - Closest to the Pin (9 holes)
- Each of the 9 holes will feature a Closest-to-the-Pin contest.
- 2 points will be awarded to the CTP winner of each hole.
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April 27th – 1 of 4 Best Ball Format (18 holes)
Players will be assigned into team foursomes. Within each foursome, the lowest individual net score on each hole will be used towards a team score for the round. Foursomes will then be ranked against the other foursomes based on the lowest team net score. Each player within a foursome will receive points based on where her foursome finishes:
Bloom Points Available:
1st Place Foursome – 10 points per player
2nd Place Foursome – 8 points per player
3rd Place Foursome – 6 points per player
4th Place Foursome – 4 points per player
5th Place Foursome – 2 points per player
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April 28th – Net Individual Stableford (18 holes)
Each player will score Stableford points on each hole based on their net score. Points for all 18 holes will be added together for a total round score. The players with the 10 highest point totals will receive Bloom points.
Hole Scoring:
Net Double Bogey or worse - 0 points
Net Bogey – 1 point
Net Par – 2 points
Net Birdie – 4 points
Net Eagle or better – 6 points
Bloom Points Available:
1st Place (most stableford points) – 12 points
2nd Place – 10 points
3rd Place – 8 points
4th Place – 7 points
5th Place – 6 points
6th Place – 5 points
7th Place – 4 points
8th Place – 3 points
9th Place – 2 points
10th Place – 1 point
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April 29th – Net Individual Stroke Play (9 holes)
Traditional net stroke play. The maximum score for each hole is +4 gross.
Bloom Points Available:
1st Place (lowest 9-hole net score) – 12 points
2nd Place – 10 points
3rd Place – 8 points
4th Place – 7 points
5th Place – 6 points
6th Place – 5 points
7th Place – 4 points
8th Place – 3 points
9th Place – 2 points
10th Place – 1 point
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Awards
The Bloom Champion
Awards for 1st - 5th place overall (most total Bloom points)
Birdie Raffle
Any player who makes a GROSS birdie at any point during the week will be entered into the Bloom Birdie Raffle. Players receive one raffle entry for every gross birdie made. One winner will be randomly chosen to receive the raffle prize. *The Bloom Champion will not be eligible for this raffle.
Tiebreak Procedure
If two or more players tie in total Bloom points, ties will be broken based on the lowest score in the Final Round (Net Stroke Play). If a tie still exists, we’ll use the results of the April 28th round. If a tie still exists, we’ll use the results of the April 27th round.
Accommodations
Signature Resort Rooms at The Greenbrier
There’s no greater escape than this. Elegant details, refined comfort, and Dorothy Draper décor evoke the charm of a bygone era in our luxurious guest rooms and suites. At The Greenbrier, no two rooms are exactly alike. Whether you opt for subdued opulence or a kaleidoscope of colors, there’s a palette — and a place to stay — to suit every style.
Courses
The Meadows Course
The Meadows Course began as a 9-hole course named Lakeside. Designed by Alexander H. Findlay, it opened for play in 1911.
In 1923, Seth Raynor redesigned the course while he was on the property updating The Old White TPC and building the original Greenbrier Course.
After sustaining substantial damage during the flood of 2016, The Meadows underwent a full restoration and reopened for play during the summer of 2017. This new and exciting routing features dynamic green complexes, breathtaking mountain vistas, and signature stacked sod bunkers throughout the course.
The Old White
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.
From 2010 through 2019, The Old White was the host of A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, formerly The Greenbrier Classic, a PGA TOUR FedEx Cup Event. By fully embracing the original Macdonald/Raynor elements, the course has been overwhelmingly embraced by PGA TOUR players and guests alike.
Ashford Short Course
Surrounded by the West Virginia mountains, the meticulously manicured Ashford Short Course is a 9-hole loop of par 3 holes ranging from 56 to 112 yards in length. It’s a relaxed atmosphere for families or friendly competition featuring holes that pay homage to revered architects and courses around the world.
Dining
Prime 44 West
Dine at The Greenbrier’s classic steakhouse, honoring NBA legend and West Virginia native Jerry West. Feast on the finest aged beef and fresh seafood served alongside fresh, local produce and a world-class wine list in an inviting-meets-upscale atmosphere of dark and natural wood.
Watch your dish as it’s expertly crafted in front of your eyes with signature tableside service, gift your group the privilege of center court seating in the private dining room, and order house specialties, including the Jerry West 44 Ounce Porterhouse, Cathy Justice’s “Best of Show” Blue Ribbon Cornbread, and Karen’s Italian Cream Cake. Prime 44 West was named West Virginia’s best restaurant by Southern Living in 2019.
Main Dining Room
Experience the epitome of grand resort dining in The Greenbrier’s Main Dining Room. Dazzling chandeliers, stately columns, and arched windows — it’s an opulent setting that has hosted guests with a warm Southern smile for over a century.
Discover a refined array of day-starting delights for breakfast, from signature Southern dishes to American classics and healthy selections. Select evenings, we invite guests to dress to impress for a world-class culinary experience featuring classic Greenbrier cuisine, exceptional hospitality, and a wine list worthy of a Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator since 2016.
Sam Snead’s
With stunning views of the courses, Sam Snead’s at The Golf Club offers an à la carte menu featuring wood-fired favorites. Its décor and ambiance reflect the pivotal role that Sam Snead — our first golf professional emeritus — played in The Greenbrier’s illustrious golf history. This relaxed yet lively atmosphere is every bit as entertaining as its legendary namesake, with a spacious dining area featuring an open kitchen where guests can watch chefs working in their element.
