Steuben Glass Creates Perpetual Trophy for The Greenbrier

NEW YORK, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Steuben Glass, the finest maker of pure crystal, is pleased to announce the completion of a special commission for The Greenbrier, the five-diamond luxury resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.  Steuben has created a crystal trophy for The Greenbrier Classic, based upon The Greenbrier's iconic Springhouse, crowned with a sterling silver golfer. The fluting in the dome was created by copper wheel engraving, a Steuben specialty and rare 17th century technique practiced by few artisans in the world. The trophy, measuring nearly three feet high and weighing 60 pounds, will reside in the resort's lower lobby.  Each side of the walnut base has an embedded crystal block where the names of each year's winner will be engraved. In addition, the winner of the Classic, a PGA TOUR, FedEx Cup event, will receive a companion piece, echoing the iconic Springhouse in its design. This piece is a prime example of Steuben executing a unique, custom-made special commission to a client's exacting specifications.

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The history of golf in America lies within the generous fairways and rippling greens of the Old White Course at The Greenbrier, now an official stop on the 2010 PGA TOUR. The Old White has been host to the greatest golfers in the world, including Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Tom Watson. "The Greenbrier is thrilled to have this exquisite trophy, specially made in America by Steuben, as a permanent part of the resort," said Jim Justice, Chairman and Owner of The Greenbrier. "This piece will display The Greenbrier's dedication to golf and its participation in the PGA TOUR."  

ABOUT THE GREENBRIER:

The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. As a National Historic Landmark, The Greenbrier's classic architecture, exquisite interior design, carefully sculpted landscape, impeccable service and outstanding amenities have hosted distinguished guests from around the world since 1778.

ABOUT STEUBEN GLASS: Steuben is the premier glass manufacturer in the United States, and the world's finest maker of pure crystal.  Since 1903, Steuben has been made by hand at the Corning, New York factory.  Its unique glass is made from an outstanding optical formula. Today, Steuben's place at the forefront of glassmaking artistry remains unchallenged.

SOURCE Steuben Glass