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| Volunteer Uniform Distribution This Weekend | |
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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. During the week, you'll make new friends, get a behind-the-scenes look at a PGA TOUR tournament and witness many of the world's top golfers as they compete right here in your back yard!
You will receive benefits as part of the Volunteer Program presented by Frost including grounds admission for a guest, complimentary beverages and food during your shifts, a volunteer polo & hat, tournament access all week, and more! Volunteers who work over 18 hours receive one transferable appreciation golf round and those who volunteer over 30 hours receive two rounds of golf at TPC San Antonio.
With so many options, it's hard to choose just one! Here are just a handful of committees you can join: Caddie Services, Gallery Management, Hospitality, Refreshers, and Tournament Ambassadors.
For those who have already registered to volunteer - thank you! We look forward to seeing you this Friday and Saturday at uniform distribution. If you haven't already ready registered, register by March 16 to secure your spot!
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| Player Field Continues to Grow | |
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As you've seen over the past two months, the player field announcements include an attractive collection of early player commitments for the 156-man field scheduled to compete.
2019 and 2023 champion, Corey Conners is the 10th multiple winner of the Valero Texas Open set to defend his title. The Canadian also became the fourteenth player in history to record his first two TOUR victories at the same event. Joining Conners on the Valero Texas Open past champions list includes J.J. Spaun (2022), Charley Hoffman (2016), Jimmy Walker (2015), Martin Laird (2013), and Adam Scott (2010).
Joining our past champions, will include the following PGA TOUR players making their way to San Antonio this spring:
| Rory McIlroy | |
| Rickie Fowler | |
| Collin Morikawa | |
| Max Homa | |
| Ludvig Åberg | |
| Russell Henley | |
| Nicolai Højgaard | |
| Byeong Hun An | |
| Billy Horschel | |
| Brian Harman | |
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| Matt Fitzpatrick | |
| Tommy Fleetwood | |
| Robert MacIntyre | |
| Lucas Glover | |
| Ryan Fox | |
| Grayson Murray | |
| Erik van Rooyen | |
| Stewart Cink | |
| Luke Donald | |
| Thorbjørn Olesen | |
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PGA TOUR players have until Friday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time to commit and can withdraw at any time.
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| You Can Make A Difference | |
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The 2023-2024 Champions fore Charity fundraising program recently hosted a Mid-Season Social on February 29 at Rock & Brews which provided a mid-season distribution of collected funds totaling $5.8M to 69 of the participating charities. Program Ambassador Randy Carroll with KJ 97 and our newest Program Ambassador Sarah Forgany with KENS 5 were on-hand to help celebrate the charities hard work, mid-season achievements, and encourage the momentum to continue strong.
Champions fore Charity has raised over $11.5M to date, which is closing the gap to this year's overall goal of $15M. Charities are striving to seek new donations before the 2024 fundraising campaign concludes on April 15. Participating organizations will receive 100% of the funds raised, plus a 7% matching gift on May 29 at the annual Celebration of Champions event.
Donors Can Win:
| Attendees at the Mid-Season Social were able to check out firsthand the grand prize for a new incentive offered to donors this year, Lexus fore A Donor. One (1) lucky donor who attends the 2024 Valero Texas Open will win a two-year lease on a Lexus NX, compliments of North Park Lexus of San Antonio and Dominion. Donors must use the same email address for their purchased ticket to the Valero Texas Open, to verify attendance upon gate scan and entry to the tournament grounds. | |
| Through the Guess the Champion Contest, donors can guess who will be the 2024 Valero Texas Open Champion for a chance to win a Stay & Play Gift Package to TPC San Antonio and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Participating donors who have provided an email address will receive an email from tournament officials allowing them to select from the player field who they believe will win the tournament. The winner will be drawn from those who correctly guessed the tournament champion and receive the grand prize, along with earning the benefiting charity a donation of $5,000. The Stay & Play Package includes a three (3) night stay at the resort, breakfast for two (2) each morning, spa service for two (2), and two (2) rounds of golf for two at TPC San Antonio. | |
| Valero's Fueling The Drive fore Champions through a drawing amongst all participating donors. Twenty-five (25) lucky donors will each win a $100 Valero gas gift card compliments of Valero. | |
Charities Receive More:
| On March 4, participating organizations submitted commitments and contributions for the EMCOR Industrial Services Pro-Am Charity Challenge incentive deadline. The "Great 48" charities, based on amount raised to date, have each earned a $700 bonus for their organization and will be represented by an amateur pro-am team playing the EMCOR Industrial Services Pro-Am on Wednesday, April 3. Based on the team's performance, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pro-am teams will earn their respective charity additional incentive funds. | |
| There is one last Drawing fore More Awareness deadline on March 18. For every $500 worth of donor forms submitted (based on commitment amounts), the organization earns one (1) entry into the current drawing. One (1) random organization will be drawn and selected during a Facebook Live with one of the program Ambassadors. The winning organization will earn $2,500 and will also be featured in one (1) dedicated social media post on the Champions fore Charity Facebook page. | |
| Through the tournament proceeds, the Valero Texas Open will provide a 7% matching gift of the total collected funds per participating charity. The incentive will match up to an incremental $10,000 per organization. | |
You can be a champion to a charity close to your heart - there is still time to contribute and support the 212 participating charities and school programs. You can make an impact today. To learn more and donate to your favorite cause, visit www.championsforecharity.com.
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| Get Your Tickets & Elevate Your VIP Experience | |
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Are you counting down the days until the Valero Texas Open? Make sure you secure your tickets online today through Ticketmaster.
General admission tickets provide access to the tournament grounds (golf course) Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 7. You can follow your favorite players and enjoy food at concession stands. It does not provide admission into the corporate hospitality areas or the clubhouse.
| Mastercard Special Offer:
Mastercard cardholders will receive preferred pricing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday general admission tickets purchased using their Mastercard at checkout. This offer is available while supplies last. | |
| Youth Admission:
Children 15 & under receive free general admission access with ticketed adult. Youth policy does not apply to hospitality venues – a ticket is required for all ages. | |
Hospitality tickets are available for purchase for an upgraded experience and nobody does Texas hospitality like the Valero Texas Open. Individuals, families, and corporate partners alike still have time to take full advantage of a variety of hospitality experiences while attending San Antonio's only PGA TOUR event. Day specific tickets are available for purchase online through Ticketmaster. To learn more about group tickets of 10+ or more, please contact sales@valerotexasopen.com.
| ULTRA Club ($100/day) Enjoy the unique comfort and appeal of a premier hospitality credential at an affordable price, making ULTRA Club a perfect place to gather. Located between the 16th tee & 11th tee, ULTRA Club provides an intimate viewing area to cheer on the PGA TOUR pros. This venue features a patio with umbrella tables & tiered seats, a covered viewing deck, and open-air dining. Enjoy access to in-venue concessions, bar service, along with luxury restrooms. | |
| Lexus Cabana Club ($425/day) Provides fun and excitement at one of the most popular venues on course. Located between the 16th Green & 17th Tee and adjacent to the fan-friendly Backyard, guests can view the action from multiple vantage points. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch buffet, afternoon hors d'oeuvres, & hosted bar service, as well as access to luxury restrooms. | |
| Centennial Club presented by SAT ($500/day) Offers a luxurious and entertaining environment right on top of the action at the competition's closing hole. Experience a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere to mingle, socialize and network in the air-conditioned dining and lounge area or watch many of the world's top PGA TOUR players finish out their rounds from the covered, outdoor, tiered-seating overlooking the 18th hole. Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch buffets, afternoon hors d'oeuvres, & hosted bar service providing a superior spectator experience, as well as access to luxury restrooms. | |
| Presidential Pass ($550/day) One credential, three venues – the ultimate Valero Texas Open hospitality experience. All Presidential Pass holders will have unlimited access to the Centennial Club presented by San Antonio International Airport, Lexus Cabana Club, and ULTRA Club and all associated amenities within each venue. | |
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| Honoring Military & Veterans | |
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Throughout the tournament, Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Retired Military or Veteran, and one (1) guest are invited to enjoy special benefits at the Valero Texas Open.
These include:
| FREE admission for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday's rounds of competition. | |
| FREE parking at River City Community Church Thursday-Sunday. | |
| Access to the Heroes Pavilion presented by Upland Exploration which is located at 17 green. This venue allows the Military and their one guest to relax and take in all the action while enjoying complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments, and covered seating. Additional in-venue concessions available for purchase. | |
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| Welcoming All First Responders of Bexar County | |
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First Responders play a vital role in our community and for the Valero Texas Open. We are very proud to invite exclusively all active-duty Bexar County First Responders (Police, Sheriffs, EMTs, Firefighters, etc.) and one guest to enjoy special benefits at the Valero Texas Open.
These include:
| FREE admission for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday's rounds of competition compliments of Servpro. | |
| FREE parking at River City Community Church Thursday-Sunday. | |
| Access to the Heroes Pavilion presented by Upland Exploration which is located at 17 green. This venue allows First Responders and their one guest to relax and take in all the action while enjoying complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments, and covered seating. Additional in-venue concessions available for purchase. | |
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