Valero Texas Open eNewsletter

Tournament Highlights

In its 94th year, the 2016 edition of the Valero Texas Open proved yet again what an enthusiastic and supportive community can accomplish when coming together for a common purpose – gaining brand exposure, entertaining guests and business partners, and raising significant funds for worthy charities across South Texas and well beyond.

	Thanks to such broad community support, the tournament further cemented itself as a premier stop on the PGA TOUR;

	Showcasing the talents of many of the world’s top golfers including Defending Champion Jimmy Walker, Patrick Reed, Billy Horschel, Matt Kuchar, Luke Donald, Zach Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and its new champion, Charley Hoffman;

	Highlighting the best of San Antonio and Texas hospitality to a global television audience; and

	Raising $10.5 million for charity!

On behalf of the Valero Texas Open and Valero Energy Foundation, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your support in making this year’s Valero Texas Open an extraordinary success.

Dates:
April 18-24, 2016

Venue:
AT&T Oaks Course
Designed by World Golf Hall of Fame Member and renowned golf course architect Greg Norman

2016 Champion:
Charley Hoffman (66-71-70-69--276)

Field Size:
156 Players

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Player Highlights & Leaderboard

	9 of the Top 30 Players on Official World Golf Rankings

	16 of Top 30 Players on FedExCup Standings

	25 Texans

	19 Different Countries Represented

	8 Major Championship Winners

	6 Past VTO Champions

	2 FedExCup Champions

	77 PGA TOUR Winners

2016 Leaderboard			Other Notables
1	Charley Hoffman	66-71-70-69--276 (-12)	T9	Branden Grace	72-72-69-67--280 (-8)
2	Patrick Reed	65-73-70-69--277 (-11)	T13	J.B. Holmes	72-70-71-68--281 (-7)
3	Chad Collins	73-69-67-69--278 (-10)	T13	Chris Kirk	71-71-69-70--281 (-7)
T4	Ryan Palmer	68-70-72-69--279 (-9)	T13	Luke Donald	69-70-68-74--281 (-7)
T4	Billy Horschel	70-72-67-70--279 (-9)	T25	Brandt Snedeker	70-69-72-72--283 (-5)
			T25	Padraig Harrington	70-71-68-74--283 (-5)
			T29	Zach Johnson	69-75-70-70--284 (-4)

Night to Honor Our Heroes presented by USAA

With over 1,000 guests comprised of active military representing all ranks and branches, wounded warriors, and corporate partners, the eighth annual Night to Honor Our Heroes presented by USAA filled the room to capacity. While attendees marveled at the collection of rarely seen historic military artifacts, the highlight of the evening was Major Dan Rooney, USAF and World Golf Hall of Fame Member, Phil Mickelson.

Rooney spoke about his service in three combat tours as Aggressor Fighter Pilot with the 201st Fighter Squadron for the United States Air Force, a member of the PGA of America and founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation.

Phil Mickelson, five-time Major Championship Winner, concluded with a conversation with the evening’s host, Bill Macatee, lead anchor for CBS Sports.

Following the moving and uplifting event, guests left with a renewed sense of patriotism and gratitude for those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.

	Master of Ceremonies, Bill Macatee, CBS Sports Anchor

	Presentation of Colors by Joint Base San Antonio

	National Anthem performed by SFC Charmakeitha M. Smith, US Army

	Drill team presentation by Roosevelt High School JROTC

	Invocation by Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Allen Stanley

	Active military perspective was shared by Lieutenant General Perry L. Wiggins, Commander, United States Army North (Fifth Army) and Senior Commander, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis

	USAA guest speaker, Major General Jason Kamiya, United States (ret) Senior Vice President of Contact Centers and Regional Strategy

	Featured Speaker Major Dan Rooney

	Phil Mickelson, PGA TOUR golfer and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame

Valero Texas Open Pays Tribute to 2016 Volunteer of the Year

Mary Mabe with Gerry Hagar

On Saturday, May 21 the Valero Texas Open showed its appreciation for the volunteer Tournament Leadership Council (TLC) at its annual Appreciation Banquet. An important part of the ceremony included the presentation to this year’s “Tom Mabe Volunteer of the Year Award” recipient, Gerry Hagar.

Hagar embodies the essence and true spirit of volunteerism. Several Volunteer of the Year nominations were submitted in support of Hagar, who has worked as a part of the Pro-VIP Shuttle committee for several years. He exhibited incredible selflessness, commitment, willingness to assist in any situation and despite the long hours of volunteering seven days straight, from sun-up to sun-down during tournament week, maintained a wonderful sense of humor.

“Over the years I would recall the tournaments with Tom…He is fondly missed. It is a distinct pleasure to win this award in his honor. I can’t thank you enough,” said Hagar upon being presented the award.

Tom Mabe, the award’s namesake, was a longtime Valero Texas Open volunteer who worked with players, fans, caddies and tournament officials for decades as a proud member of the TLC. An American hero, retired from the US Army after being stationed in Germany and fighting in Korea and Vietnam, Mabe sadly lost his battle with cancer during tournament week of 2014.

To celebrate Mabe’s memory and his vast contributions to the Valero Texas Open over the span of 30 years, the Tournament Staff, along with the TLC, established in 2015 the “Tom Mabe Volunteer of the Year Award.”

Mary Mabe, Tom’s wife, was in attendance and assisted with the announcement and presentation of the award to Hagar.

As Volunteer of the Year, Hagar was awarded with a Valero Texas Open gift package and a round of golf for a foursome at TPC San Antonio. A charitable donation of $1,000 will be made in Hagar’s honor to a charity close to his heart, National Parkinson Foundation.

In addition, Hagar received a replica of the Valero Texas Open tournament trophy; a symbol of appreciation for his significant impact on the Tournament. The Tom Mabe Volunteer of the Year Award perpetual trophy now includes Hagar’s name and will be proudly displayed year-round in the Valero Texas Open offices as a reminder of the importance of Volunteers to the success of the tournament. In addition, the perpetual trophy will be exhibited in the Volunteer Headquarters at the annual Valero Texas Open.

During this year’s tournament week, all volunteers and TLC members had the opportunity to nominate a volunteer(s) worthy of this special recognition and who embody the same character, passion, dedication and spirit as Mabe. After much review and deliberation of the nominees, Hagar was announced as the second recipient of the “Tom Mabe Volunteer of the Year Award.” Greg Brueland was the inaugural “Tom Mabe Volunteer of the Year Award” in 2015.

Please visit ValeroTexasOpen.com to learn more about the Valero Texas Open and volunteering at the next edition of the Tournament.

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