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U.S. Open Champ Coming to West Virginia

Posted: 8:17 PM Jun 23, 2012
Reporter: The Associated Press

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Scroll down the list of commitments to The Greenbrier Classic and the number of major championships is eye popping.

Phil Mickelson and Tiger account for 18 together and the newest major champion will join them in West Virginia.

U.S. Open Champion Webb Simpson has committed to play in the Greenbrier Classic.

WSAZ Sports Director Keith Morehouse confirmed Simpson will be joining the field at the third annual PGA event in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

Simpson managed a final round 68 to finish one stroke over par at The Olympic Club. The win was Simpson's first major championship.

The Classic is July 2-8 at the Greenbrier Resort.