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April 6, 2016
Valero Texas Open E-Notes For April 6, 2016
G-MAC Commits: Graeme McDowell is the latest major championship winner to commit to the Valero Texas Open, April 21-24. McDowell, winner of the OHL Classic at Mayakoba during this current season stretch, will be making his second start in San Antonio. Last year, he had to withdraw in the first round due to injury. McDowell, the 2010 U.S. Open champion, is currently ranked No.63 in the world. He is the eighth major championship winner and the fifth champion of the 2015-2016 season in the field at this point.
Masters Week: Six past champions of the Valero Texas Open will be competing in this week’s Masters Tournament—Jimmy Walker, Steven Bowditch, Adam Scott, Zach Johnson, Mark O’Meara and Tom Watson. It is also interesting to note that a total of ten players have won both the VTO and the Masters through the years, including Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Jack Burke, Jr., Arnold Palmer, Ben Crenshaw, Watson, O’Meara, Johnson and Scott.
The Herman Story: Jim Herman, winner of the Houston Open on Sunday, is also scheduled to compete in the Valero Texas Open in less than 14 days. Herman’s emotional and courageous victory in Houston captured the hearts of many sports fans as he battled down the stretch for a one-stroke victory over a stellar group of players that included World No.6 Henrik Stenson. It was Herman’s first PGA TOUR victory in 106 starts and earned him a spot in this week’s Masters Tournament.
Did You Know?: The last player to win four consecutive events on the PGA TOUR was Jack Burke, Jr. The Texas native did so in 1952 and he started the streak by winning the Texas Open followed by the Houston Open, Baton Rouge Open and St. Petersburg Open.
Thanks to First Responders: These individuals play a vital role in our community and for the second year in a row, the tournament, along with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System, are proud and honored to invite all Bexar County First Responders and one guest to enjoy a Valero Texas Open VIP experience. Along with receiving free parking (River City Community Church - 16765 Lookout Road) and free general admission into the tournament, Bexar County First Responders and their guests can relax and enjoy complimentary Firehouse Subs & non-alcoholic refreshments in the First Responders Appreciation Pavilion. Eligible personnel will need to present their Ticket Voucher (on your smart phone or print out) and your service badge or ID at the main gate in the Admissions area or at River City Community Church. Click here to learn more and pre-register for complimentary admission to the Valero Texas Open: http://www.valerotexasopen.com/first-responders-appreciation/.
ABOUT VALERO
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products, and sells its products primarily in the United States (U.S.), Canada, the United Kingdom (U.K.), Ireland and Latin America. Valero owns 15 petroleum refineries located in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day. Valero is a joint venture member in Diamond Green Diesel Holdings LLC, which owns two renewable diesel plants located in the U.S. Gulf Coast region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.2 billion gallons per year, and Valero owns 12 ethanol plants located in the U.S. Mid-Continent region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.6 billion gallons per year. Valero manages its operations through its Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol segments. Please visit investorvalero.com for more information.
ABOUT VALERO IN THE COMMUNITY
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), and the Valero Energy Foundation are committed to improving the quality of life in communities where Valero has major operations. In 2023, Valero, its employees and the foundation collectively generated more than $77 million in charitable support through direct/in-kind donations, fundraising and volunteerism. Valero employees logged more than 127,000 volunteer hours in 2023 for hundreds of projects in their communities. Valero provides funding to a variety of nonprofit agencies for programs and services supporting education, basic needs, health care and civic initiatives. Through the overwhelming support of sponsors, the foundation’s signature programs, the Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children, generated more than $23 million raised in 2023 for charities across the United States.
ABOUT THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN
The Valero Texas Open is the sixth-oldest professional tournament in golf worldwide, the third-oldest on the PGA TOUR and the longest held in the same city. In 2022, the tournament celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Its list of champions includes some of the greatest names in golf history: Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino, Nick Price, Justin Leonard, Zach Johnson, Adam Scott, Jimmy Walker, Jordan Spieth and 2019, 2023 champion Corey Conners to name a few.
Since Valero became title sponsor in 2002, the tournament has become a leader in charitable fundraising among PGA TOUR events. The Valero Texas Open, together with its Benefit for Children and Champions fore Charity initiatives, has contributed more than $232 million to hundreds of worthy charities since inception. Please visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com for more information.
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