Valero Texas Open
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PGA TOUR Stars CommitFree Tickets For Our Heroes
April 14: Dash to the VTO & Children’s Golf Clinic Get Your VTO Fiesta Medal
Saturday: Valero Texas Open 19th Hole Fiesta
Presented by Kickstart from Mountain Dew
Sponsor Spotlight
PGA TOUR Stars Commit
StarADAM SCOTT COMMITS: 2010 Valero Texas Open champion Adam Scott committed today. His victory in 2010 was the first time the tournament was played at TPC San Antonio. The Australian, and former No. 1 ranked golfer in the world, won the 2013 Masters and is the winner of 13 career PGA TOUR titles.
StarMORE TOP PLAYERS COMMIT: 2017 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year, Xander Schauffele (No. 27) and Pat Perez (No. 22) add their names to the list of those competing in this year’s Valero Texas Open, April 19-22.
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StarOTHER NOTABLES: Major Champions, Ernie Els, Keegan Bradley, Geoff Ogilvy, reigning PLAYERS Champion, Si Woo Kim, and another former World No. 1, Luke Donald have confirmed their plans to compete in the Valero Texas Open. Additionally, former University of Texas standout Beau Hossler will come to San Antonio fresh off his best finish on the PGA TOUR, solo 2nd following a playoff at last week’s Houston Open, as will Brice Garnett who recently earned his first PGA TOUR victory at the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship.
StarTOP-40 PLAYERS: With the addition of Schauffele and Perez, there are now eight players among the top-40 in the world committed to the tournament—(No. 10) Sergio Garcia, (No. 21) Matt Kuchar, (No. 22) Pat Perez, (No. 23) Brian Harman, (No. 27) Xander Schauffele, (No. 26) Charley Hoffman, (No. 29) Francesco Molinari, (No. 40) Kevin Chappell.
StarU.S.A. ALL THE WAY: As part of its annual military appreciation platform, the Valero Texas Open’s A Night to Honor Our Heroes presented by Wells Fargo gala banquet will feature 2018 U.S. Ryder Cup Team Captain, Jim Furyk as a guest speaker. The event, which has been a cornerstone of the Valero Texas Open tournament week each year, will be held Friday, April 20 and will host more than 1,000 guests including members of our U.S. Armed Forces, Senator Ted Cruz, and other dignitaries. A limited number of table sponsorships remain for what should be a special evening.
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Xander Schauffele
Pat Perez

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April 14: Dash to the VTO & Children’s Golf Clinic
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The Dash to the VTO presented by Humana Military is this Saturday, April 14! Lace up your sneakers and enjoy a 5K run/walk around TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course. Children 14 & younger can participate in a 1 mile run/walk.

It’s a chance to get a sneak peek at the tournament layout before the competition begins later in the week. The race starts at 9 AM and entry fee includes a race shirt, chipped bib and a ticket to attend the Valero Texas Open! This event will help raise funds and awareness for our Birdies for Charity program.

Are you joining us? It’s not too late to participate. Packet pick up is being held today from 12:00 Noon – 6:00 p.m. at iRun off 1604 & Bitters. Learn more and register today at ValeroTexasOpen.com!

After the races, families and children are encouraged to stick around for our annual Children’s Golf Clinic presented by The Kolitz Family Foundation from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This is an exclusive opportunity for children to hit golf balls where the PGA TOUR pros practice, led by The First Tee of Greater San Antonio. Children can also enjoy trick shot artist and Long Drive Champion, Brett Cleverdon. The first 300 children will receive an exclusive Swag Bag filled with lots of fun goodies!

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Saturday: Valero Texas Open 19th Hole Fiesta
Presented by Kickstart from Mountain Dew
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On Saturday, April 21 join us for the Valero Texas Open’s 19th Hole Fiesta, an official FIESTA® event. After the last putt drops, bar and concession service in The Backyard will continue well into the evening along with backyard games and live music by the popular 80’s cover band, The Spazmatics.

StarComplimentary to all spectators in attendance on Saturday, the 19th Hole Fiesta will begin once play has concluded for the day, at approximately 5 p.m., and will wrap-up around 9:30 p.m. The Spazmatics will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. For those who choose to attend just the After Party, a $35 charge at the gate will apply.
StarCollege students will receive FREE admission to the tournament and 19th Hole Fiesta after 2 p.m. with a valid college ID.
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Free Tickets For Our Heroes
The Heroes Pavilion presented by Callaway is located on the 17th Green, serves as a “Thank You” to our military and first responders for their daily sacrifices, locally and abroad. This pavilion provides our Heroes with a VIP experience throughout the tournament week and an opportunity to witness the excitement of the drivable par 4, 17th Hole.

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Sponsor
Military Appreciation

Throughout the tournament any Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Veteran, and Retired Military are invited for free admission and parking at River City Community Church, compliments of Callaway. Click here to learn more and pre-register for complimentary admission to the Valero Texas Open.
Sponsor
First Responders Appreciation

All Bexar County First Responders and one guest will receive free admission and parking (River City Community Church - 16765 Lookout Road) to the tournament, compliments of Servpro. Click here to learn more and pre-register for complimentary admission to the Valero Texas Open.

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Get Your VTO Fiesta Medal
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This year’s Valero Texas Open Fiesta Medal pays tribute to San Antonio’s Tricentennial. Best of all, for all the golfers out there, it includes a ball marker! You can purchase yours for $10 and 100% will go to a Birdies for Charity organization of your choice participating in our fundraising program!

The VTO Fiesta medals are available at the Dash to the VTO race this Saturday and will also be available Thursday-Sunday, April 19-22 at the Birdies for Charity Donation Station, located in Gatorade Fan Fest at the main spectator entrance.

Sponsor Spotlight
Sponsor
Callaway Golf develops innovative products that help golfers hit longer and straighter shots; controlled, higher-spinning shots around the green; and smooth, accurate putts. The list of legendary Callaway products is long, punctuated by the iconic Big Bertha driver, which drove Callaway to the top of the industry in the 1990s, and the Great Big Bertha driver, which Golf Digest named “the greatest club of all time” for its combination of innovation, performance and lasting impact on the equipment landscape. Most recently, Callaway’s Jailbreak Technology has led it to become the #1 Driver in golf.

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Sponsor
KPMG LLP is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative. KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 152 countries and have 189,000 people working in member firms around the world. We provide audit, tax and advisory services and industry insight to help organizations negotiate risks and perform in today’s dynamic and challenging environments. Our multi-disciplinary approach and deep, practical industry knowledge help clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities.

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