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As the dust continues to settle from the 2015 edition of the Valero Texas Open we are in the midst of compiling some fun facts and stats. The VTO experienced its third consecutive year with record-breaking crowds at TPC San Antonio, millions of television viewers from around the globe who witnessed many of the game's biggest and brightest stars including this year’s Masters Champion Jordan Spieth, Billy Horschel, Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Zach Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and its new champion, Jimmy Walker, as they navigated their way around the challenging AT&T Oaks Course.
Did you know the Valero Texas Open included…?
|  | 13 of the Top 30 Players on Official World Golf Rankings | |
| 16 of Top 30 Players on FedExCup Standings | |
| 20 Texans | |
| 20 Different Countries Represented | |
| 13 Major Championship Winners | |
| 7 Past VTO Champions | |
| 73 PGA TOUR Winners |
Interesting Stats
| | Attendance (percentage increase from prior years) | |
| Concessions Sales (percentage increase from prior years) | |
| Media Outlets | |
|  | 207 Total Number of Media Credentials Issued | |
| | 62 Unique Media Outlets |
Click here to view the 2015 Tournament Recap for more facts and highlights from this year’s tournament.
We hope you’ve already marked your calendar for this “can’t miss event” next year: April 21-24, 2016. We look forward to seeing you!
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| Every Vote Counts! | |
Leading up to and during tournament week, volunteers, Valero employees, fans and supporters helped raise funds for the Valero Texas Open and its supported charities by participating in the PGA TOUR Volunteer Challenge sponsored by Myrbetriq®.
There is still time to raise additional funds by voting for the Valero Texas Open as your favorite PGA TOUR stop! To participate, visit www.tourchallenge.com and vote. The Valero Texas Open has the chance to earn up to $30,000 in bonus funds based on the number of votes collected ($1 for every unique vote cast). The proceeds will be earmarked to support a myriad of charitable causes and organizations the tournament supports in the local community, so please take one quick minute to complete your one-time vote. Your vote will help us do more for those who need it most.
Thank you very much for your continued support!
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| Armed Forces Day | |
This Saturday, May 16 is Armed Forces Day. On behalf of the Valero Texas Open, we want to thank those who have served, are presently serving and their families.
The military is a key part of the San Antonio community and the Valero Texas Open. Many enlisted and retired men and women from the armed forces take leaves of absence to be volunteers at the Valero Texas Open. And from a historical perspective, the Valero Texas Open is the only PGA TOUR event to have been played on a military golf course (Fort Sam Houston Golf Course in 1950, 1951, 1956 & 1960).
USAA is proud to be the Official Military Appreciation Partner of the Valero Texas Open. This long-time partnership provides many benefits to our armed forces as a token of appreciation, including complimentary grounds access and parking in addition to other initiatives and benefits.
The freedom assured for us by those who defend America make events like the Valero Texas Open possible. We are proud to honor the armed forces.
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| Who Doesn’t Love FREE Little Caesars Crazy Bread? | |
All children 12 & under who attended the Valero Texas Open received their very own special children’s admission ticket, compliments of Little Caesars. On the back of the children’s ticket included a special coupon: FREE Crazy Bread with the purchase of any pizza. Special offer expires May 31, so don’t forget to enjoy this special treat and go home with a Hot-N-Ready dinner today!
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| You Watched The Event. Now, Play The Course. | |
We mentioned in last month’s issue, as a thank you to our PGA TOUR partner, we invite you to play the host course of the Valero Texas Open, TPC San Antonio, and experience the great club amenities our Members enjoy on a daily basis. The dates are dwindling down – so take advantage of this special offer before it expires!
Play The Course
|  | Dates: May 1st - May 31st | |
| Rates: $119 plus tax, per player | |
| Booking Window: 5 days | |
| To schedule a tee time: Contact Golf Reservations at 210.491.5800, ext. 1. Mention Code "Valero Texas Open Newsletter" | |
| Available anytime Monday through Friday, Weekends after 11am. | |
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