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| New Player Commitments & Updates |  |
 |  | | Graeme McDowell is the latest major championship winner to commit to the Valero Texas Open. |
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.
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| Jimmy Walker – Get to Know Your Defending Champion | |
Jimmy Walker, Boerne resident and our defending champion, is set to take on the field once again at TPC San Antonio in two weeks. After our Media Day in March, Jimmy completed a questionnaire to help our loyal fans and followers get to know him a bit better. Enjoy these fun tidbits about Jimmy...
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| Be Among the First to Experience All-New PGA TOUR Game Show Night | |
 | | | PGA TOUR players and their spouses will participate in three classic game show formats — Family Feud, the “Not So” Newlywed Game, and Win, Lose or Draw. |
The Valero Texas Open, together with the PGA TOUR Wives Association, is excited about the all-new event added to the tournament schedule – PGA TOUR Game Show Night, a fun and engaging dinner event that will be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa on Monday, April 18 from 6-10 p.m., as a part of the Valero Texas Open tournament week activities.
Proceeds from this event support PGA TOUR Wives Association charitable initiatives and Valero Texas Open’s annual fundraiser, Birdies for Charity®. PGA TOUR Wives Association supports needy children and their families throughout the country through hands-on community outreach events and monetary donations. Birdies for Charity® is a no-cost program that gives 100% of the funds raised to the participating charities and schools. All funds are generated by soliciting pledges from individuals and corporations which maximizes donations for charities through financial incentives funded by tournament proceeds.
Game Show Night will provide sponsors and guests an intimate and exclusive forum to interact with PGA TOUR players and their spouses. During the Game Show Night, VIP guests will enjoy socializing at a cocktail reception and plated dinner followed by entertainment led by PGA TOUR professionals and their spouses. They will participate in three classic game show formats — Family Feud, the “Not So” Newlywed Game, and Win, Lose or Draw — giving those in attendance a glimpse of the true personalities of these widely recognized athletes.
PGA TOUR players and spouses that will be competing in Game Shows include:
 | Defending Champion Jimmy Walker and his wife, Erin | |
| Brendan & Anastassia Steele | |
| Billy & Brittany Horschel | |
| Ben & Heather Crane | |
| Charley & Stacy Hoffman | |
| And many more! | |
A limited number of tables are available for purchase to entertain guests, clients or business associates, with a select number of tables to include a PGA TOUR professional and his spouse during dinner. Or consider joining our Live Studio Audience for $100 to watch the Game Shows. Please contact us at (210) 345-3847 to secure your table or seat and a chance to mix and mingle with PGA TOUR professionals competing in the Valero Texas Open.
 |  |  | | | Brendan & Anastassia Steele | Jimmy & Erin Walker | Billy & Brittany Horschel |
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| Pre-Register For Free Tickets | |
 | | | We are proud and honored to invite all Bexar County First Responders and one guest to enjoy a Valero Texas Open VIP experience. |
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: https://www.valerotexasopen.com/first-responders-appreciation/.
Military Appreciation: USAA is proud to be the Official Military Appreciation Partner of the Valero Texas Open. Throughout the tournament any Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Veteran, and Retired Military are invited for FREE admission into the tournament along with FREE parking at River City Community Church. Just present your Ticket Voucher (on your smart phone or print it out) and Photo ID at the USAA tent 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: https://www.valerotexasopen.com/military-appreciation/.
 | | | Throughout the tournament any Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Veteran, and Retired Military enjoy FREE admission and FREE parking. |
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Saturday: Valero Texas Open After Party
Presented by Taco Bell, KFC & Kickstart from Mountain Dew | |
On Saturday, April 23 join us for the Valero Texas Open After Party. Even after the last putt drops, bar and concession service in the Michelob ULTRA Backyard will continue well into the evening along with backyard games and live music by the popular cover band, Finding Friday. iHeart Radio’s DJ Quake will also be on hand to keep the party going! The Valero Texas Open After Party is presented by Taco Bell, KFC and Kickstart from Mountain Dew.
| Complimentary to all spectators in attendance on Saturday, the After Party will begin once play has concluded for the day, at approximately 5 p.m., and will wrap-up around 9 p.m. For those who choose to attend just the After Party, a $30 charge at the gate will apply. | |
| College students will receive FREE admission to the tournament after 2 p.m. with a valid college ID and are invited to stick around for the After Party. | |
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| Give Back for a Chance to Win a Ford Mustang! | |
Everyone is invited to make a donation to their favorite charity or school through a one-time donation or by making a pledge, like a walk-a-thon, but instead of donating per mile, make a pledge for every birdie made at the Valero Texas Open. The 2015 Valero Texas Open had 2,103 birdies made, so a pledge of $0.01 yielded a donation of $21.03. 100% of the contribution made will directly benefit the selected charity or school. Help support your favorite charity or school through Birdies for Charity at ValeroTexasOpen.com.
Valero Texas Open is proud to bring back its Birdies for Charity Donation Station, located in Gatorade Fan Fest at the main spectator entrance. Donors who make a donation prior to tournament week are encouraged to attend Thursday - Sunday and check in at the Donation Station to be entered into a drawing for a two-year lease on a brand-new 2016 Ford Mustang, compliments of our partners at the South Texas Ford Dealers. Spectators that make a contribution onsite will also be entered into the drawing. Donors who register will receive one entry per day, Thursday – Sunday (i.e. when a donor attends all four days and registers their attendance each day, they will receive four entries into the drawing). In addition to the Ford Mustang, the winner of the drawing will earn their selected Birdies for Charity organization a contribution of $20,000. The winner will be announced Friday, May 13.
In addition, all donors who stop by the Donation Station and make a contribution of $10 or more will receive this year’s official Valero Texas Open Fiesta medal as a token of appreciation. We look forward to seeing you!
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