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Golf Pros Compete for a Unique Trophy at the Greenbrier

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -

The gem of southern West Virginia has been polished for nearly 250,000 spectators.

It's not a tiara, but on Sunday, July 8 one person will be crowned the Greenbrier Classic champion and receive a unique piece of jewelry that costs nearly a quarter of a million dollars.

The 3-foot tall trophy is a 60 pound replica of the Spring House at The Greenbrier.  It was designed by New York based Stuben Glass. The trophy is handcrafted and made of pure crystal.

It took Stuben Glass nearly 300 hours to craft the one-of-a-kind trophy.