Valero Texas Open
Rickie Fowler Commits to the Valero Texas Open
Five-Time PGA TOUR Winner to Play in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Valero Texas Open officials announced today a commitment from Rickie Fowler, a five-time PGA TOUR winner, who will be making his second consecutive appearance in San Antonio April 1-4. The tournament will be the final PGA TOUR stop prior to the year’s first major championship, the Masters Tournament in Augusta, GA.

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Fowler finished T17 in the 2019 Valero Texas Open. Last year’s edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Rickie is among the most recognizable and popular players in golf and we are thrilled he will be returning to the Alamo City in two weeks,” said Larson Segerdahl, Executive Director of the Valero Texas Open.

Fowler won the 2015 PLAYERS Championship and in 2014 finished among the top five in all four of golf’s major championships. He has played on four Ryder Cup teams and three Presidents Cup teams for the United States and was one of the top-ranked amateurs while playing at Oklahoma State University, prior to turning pro.

PGA TOUR players have until Friday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time to commit and can withdraw at any time.

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.

Daily General Admission tickets are limited and are available to the public for purchase through Ticketmaster. Visit https://valerotexasopen.com/tickets/ for more details for ticket availability and parking options.

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 open. Pricing for adult registration will go up Sunday, March 21. Visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com/dashtothevto/ for more details and to register.

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.

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, news and to purchase tickets.

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