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We are a mere one day away from satisfying our cravings for turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, rolls, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and whatever else we can find at the dinner table. While over indulging in delicious food and being around the smiling faces of our loved ones is awesome, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate a day of Thanksgiving.
While we didn’t get to see everyone at this year’s tournament, we hope to see many of you in 2022 as we celebrate our 100th anniversary! The Valero Texas Open staff is grateful for the volunteers that come from near and far to contribute their time and energy, the members of the media who help tell our story around the world, the generous sponsors who support the Tournament and its charitable mission, the PGA TOUR players and their families who travel to Texas to compete and provide excitement to our fans, the spectators who cheer on and support one of San Antonio’s oldest traditions, and the charities who offer compassion and care for those in need throughout our community.
Each of us plays a vital role in making the tournament a huge success. Together, we are the Valero Texas Open family and we are grateful to have you a part of it. Happy Thanksgiving!
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| | 12 Days of Giving Returns | |
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We are excited to bring back the annual tradition of the 12 Days of Giving!
Champions fore Charity participating organizations will receive $10 proceeds from each Valero Texas Open tournament ticket purchased online at ValeroTexasOpen.com/tickets between December 1-12. When checking out, ticket purchasers can select the charity or school of their choice from a drop down box to be the charitable recipient.
Tickets will be available for purchase through our ticket vendor, Ticketmaster, including grounds tickets, upgraded hospitality tickets, and concert tickets. Please note that the 12 Days of Giving, between December 1-12, not only provides charities an additional opportunity to raise funds, but allows ticket buyers to make the most of their holiday gift giving!
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| | The Birthplace of the Texas Open | |
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A week ago today Valero Texas Open officials kicked off the historical golf course dedication events, the first of six dedication events leading up to tournament week. What better way to start the 100th anniversary celebration than with an event luncheon held at Brackenridge Park Golf Course, the inaugural host course dating back to 1922, filled with city officials, members of the media, past tournament chairmen, and key leaders who have helped the tournament over the years.
Guest speakers included Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff who spoke about the historic Brackenridge Park Golf Course and its defining location near the headwaters of the San Antonio River. Bill MacDonald, the son of the inaugural champion, Bill MacDonald recalled his father’s victory. World Golf Hall of Fame member and Dallas native Lee Trevino (1980 Valero Texas Open Champion) sat down for a conversation with award-winning sportswriter and author, the University of Texas at Austin journalism associate professor of practice and sports journalist Kevin Robbins.
The event concluded with the unveiling of a historical tournament course sign accepted by Andrew Peterson, President of Alamo City Golf Trails. The historical marker features the writings of Kevin Robbins highlighting the tournaments contested along with the years and storied champions contested at Brackenridge Park Golf Course. Historical markers will also be placed at the other golf courses that have hosted the tournament through the years including Willow Springs, Fort Sam Houston, Oak Hills Country Club, La Cantera, and TPC San Antonio.
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