In the two years since the last Greenbrier Classic, two of White Sulphur Springs' inns have closed, but those planning the Classic said they aren't worried about the reduction in lodging.
"There weren't a huge amount of rooms there, so I haven't noticed it affecting much for the tournament," said Kristi Godby, media relations manager for Greenbrier County.
Combined, the Old White Motel and the Village Inn operated fewer than 100 rooms - a small number in comparison to the hundreds who come to the area for the Greenbrier Classic, Godby said.
Still open in the area - including Lewisburg 10 miles down the road from The Greenbrier - are several chain hotels and motels like Holiday Inn, the Historic General Lewis Inn and, of course, The Greenbrier, Godby said.
The Greenbrier, which is steps away from the golf course, offers 800 rooms and is where most players - especially those who bring their families - opt to stay.
"One of the things we hear every year is that people love to bring their families," Godby said.
A portion of the lodging available at The Greenbrier is suite-style, meaning there are kitchens, living rooms and multiple bedrooms that make bringing children more convenient than just a regular stay in a hotel room, Godby said.
Up the road in Lewisburg, the Historic General Lewis Inn is a "boutique hotel," according to its owner, Aaron Huffman.
While the Greenbrier Classic is an annual treasure for the state, Huffman said he treats the week and the hundreds of visitors it brings "no different than a summer weekend."
"We're always busier in the summer," said Huffman, who has operated the Historic General Lewis Inn with his wife since 2014. "Lewisburg is an up-and-coming town, and we're the only downtown lodging, so for anyone who wants to walk downtown and experience what we have to offer, we're a great option."
Regularly in the summer, Huffman's inn is filled to capacity, so he and his staff are well prepared and trained for the influx of customers.
Godby compared the weeklong tournament to the West Virginia State Fair, which also brings visitors from across the state and beyond. Like Huffman, she said she believes the county is well equipped to accommodate the guests and has fallen into a natural rhythm to do so.
"For many people who attend [the state fair or the Greenbrier Classic], it's a tradition," she said. "They finish up one year, and before they leave, they're already making plans to come back. We're rarely caught off guard."
For those visiting the area for the first time, both Godby and Huffman recommended going around White Sulphur Springs and Lewisburg to explore the food scene.
"Get out and try everything," Godby said "Everyone loves to eat."
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CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said there is a La Quinta hotel in Lewisburg.