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Health and Safety Is Number 1 Priority
Earlier this week, Bexar County approved plans for spectators at next month’s Valero Texas Open and tournament officials announced details today surrounding San Antonio’s PGA TOUR-stop. Once again the best players in the world will descend on TPC San Antonio’s The Oaks course from March 29 - April 4, 2021.
“We look forward to safely bringing this annual event back to our community and continue the tournament’s legacy of giving to charities across the U.S.,” said Eric Fisher the 2021 Valero Texas Open Tournament Chair.
With the primary focus on the health and well-being of the community and all involved with the tournament, the spectator and sponsor experience at the event has been reimagined to ensure all State, local and PGA TOUR safety protocols are observed. Upgraded spectator hospitality experiences will be open-air, provide ample space for social distancing, and allow for intimate viewing while taking advantage of miles of front row seats throughout the golf course, along the rope line.
In addition, daily General Admission tickets will be limited and made available to the public on March 1.
As has been the case since October on the PGA TOUR, the traditional Pro-Am events (Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), essential for the tournament’s charitable endeavors, will be contested during the week, with new health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 tests for all participants prior to those competitions.
“We are doing everything possible to make sure the Valero Texas Open will be a great experience and continue to make a significant charitable impact in our community,” said Larson Segerdahl, Valero Texas Open Executive Director. “While we were disappointed with last year’s event cancellation, we couldn’t be more excited to come back stronger as we get one year closer to our 100th anniversary in 2022.”
The Dash to the VTO presented by Humana Military will be held Saturday, March 27, leading up to tournament week. Participation for the popular 5K and one-mile run/walk event on the TPC San Antonio grounds will be limited to the first 700 participants which includes staggered corrals of groups of 25 to observe and manage social distancing safely. A fun event for the whole family, this race will also help raise funds and awareness for the Valero Texas Open’s Champions fore Charity fundraising campaign. Registration for this event is now open. Visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com/dashtothevto/ for more details.
Executing an event the size and scope of the Valero Texas Open requires a lot of support. The tournament is also now accepting volunteer registration to assist in staging the 2021 tournament. Individuals are encouraged to learn about each of the unique volunteer committees and their role in the tournament to determine their area of interest. Visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com/volunteers/ to learn more and register.
Due to COVID-19 safety protocol, traditional events such as Night to Honor Our Heroes, Ladies Night, and the 19th Hole Fiesta will not be held.
Tournament officials will remain in constant communication with local authorities in the weeks ahead to ensure the latest health and safety guidance is observed and the well-being of tournament fans is the top priority.
Be sure to visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com for the latest updates on health and safety protocols as well as general tournament information and news.
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| | Elevate Your VIP Experience | |
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The health and safety of our spectators and sponsors is of our utmost priority. We are providing two fantastic options to elevate your VIP experience during the Valero Texas Open tournament week.
Upgraded hospitality experiences will be open-air, provide ample space for social distancing, and allow for intimate viewing while taking advantage of miles of front row seats throughout the golf course, along the rope line.
Fairway Boxes will provide a private area with front row seating along the 17 and 18 fairways with guaranteed non-obstructed views for you and your guests which includes a VTO branded souvenir fairway chair for each guest, Thursday through Sunday’s rounds of competition.
Where else can you play with two PGA TOUR pros than in the Zachry Group Pro-Am on Wednesday, March 31 on The Oaks course at TPC San Antonio? The foursome includes deluxe gift packages, pre and post-round meals.
Limited availability so secure your preferred choice today!
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| | Dash to the VTO | |
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Lace up your sneakers and join us for this year’s Dash to the VTO presented by Humana Military on Saturday, March 27 – your chance for an exclusive look at TPC San Antonio’s The Oaks course, just days before the PGA TOUR pros compete at the Valero Texas Open. We want to do everything possible to ensure that the race will be a great experience and continue to make a charitable impact in our community.
With the primary focus on the health and safety for all involved with the tournament race and the local community, registration will be limited to 700 participants for the 5k and 1-mile race. The race will start promptly at 9 am with staggered corrals of no more than 25 individuals to ensure social distancing is being observed for our limited participants. No walk up registration will be allowed on race day in an effort to minimize crowds forming.
Registration includes chipped bib, race shirt, and post-race bag. Click here to learn more and register today!
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| | Volunteers: Being A Part of Something BIG | |
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From compassion to action you can be a part of something bigger than yourself. Caring is the gift of making the ordinary extraordinary. You have the ability through your actions to help us create something special. During the week as a volunteer, you'll make new friends, get a behind-the-scenes look at a PGA TOUR event and witness many of the world's top golfers as they compete right here in San Antonio!
The success of the Valero Texas Open is due in large part to the volunteers who give generously of their time, talent and energy through our dynamic committees. You'll also play an important role in the tournament's charitable mission to raise funds and awareness for hundreds of worthy causes throughout San Antonio and the South Texas region.
Whatever the reason, we are looking for volunteering enthusiasts with a passion to help and together create a fantastic Valero Texas Open experience for PGA TOUR players, corporate sponsors and spectators alike.
Have a knack for being laser-focused and appreciate attention to detail? Join the ShotLink® committee and assist the PGA TOUR’s ShotLink® operations team while using the latest in technology from fairway lasers to tablet computers. Your services will provide real-time data and scoring of every shot made by the pros which will be prominently featured on PGATOUR.com, the PGA TOUR App and on the national and international television broadcasts.
Help us share some good ‘ol Texas hospitality with our sponsors, VIPs and spectators in some of the premier viewing areas around TPC San Antonio. The Hospitality committee provides a friendly, welcoming experience for guests as they arrive to the tournament – greeting guests, checking for proper credentials, scanning tickets and wristbanding them. As the saying goes, you’ll be the hostess with the mostess. With so many options, it’s hard to choose just one!
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| | Champions In Our Community | |
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Wednesday, March 3 is the Zachry Group Pro-Am Charity Challenge deadline for charities and schools participating in Champions fore Charity. The Top 50 charities (based on amount raised) will be paired up with an amateur team that plays in the Zachry Group Pro-Am. Each of the top 50 charities earns $500. Based on the team’s performance, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pro-am teams earns their respective charity additional incentive funds.
Champions fore Charity has raised just over $4.4M to date and has a lofty goal to raise $8M overall. Charities are striving to seek new donations before the 2021 fundraising campaign concludes on April 9. You can be a champion to a charity close to your heart - there is still time to contribute and support these 220+ participating charities and school programs.
Through the collective efforts and contributions, we are impacting thousands of lives. Each recipient has a name, a voice, a story. We invite you to enjoy a new video showcasing Fisher House, who has participated in this fundraiser since 1998. Fisher House Inc. provides housing for home-away-from-home services for military members and their families who are receiving medical care in San Antonio at no cost to the families.
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You can make an impact today. To learn more and donate to your favorite cause, visit ValeroTexasOpen.com.
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