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| Close Ties To The Presidents Cup |  |
 | | 2015 VTO champion Jimmy Walker is currently 11th in the FedExCup Playoff standings, and will play for the United States team in Korea. |
Earlier this week on Tuesday, The Presidents Cup teams were finalized and six of the competitors have close ties to the Valero Texas Open. Starting with the captains, Jay Haas and Nick Price are both past champions of the tournament. Haas, who will be captaining the United States team, won in San Antonio in 1982 and 1993 while International captain Price won here in 1992. Australians Adam Scott (2010) and Steven Bowditch (2014) are members of the International team. 2015 champion and San Antonio resident Jimmy Walker along with two-time VTO champion Zach Johnson (2008, 2009) will play for the United States team. The Presidents Cup, a team match play competition featuring 24 of the world’s top golfers – 12 from the United States and 12 from around the world, excluding Europe – is held every two years, and since 1996 has alternated between the United States and international venues. This year’s match is scheduled for October 5-11 in Incheon, South Korea.
This is an off-week in the FedExCup Playoffs before the top 70 in the rankings resume next week in the Chicago area to decide what top 30 players will compete in the finals in Atlanta.
Overall, the 2015 VTO field included 8 of 12 U.S. Team Members and 4 of 12 International Team Members. The complete President’s Cup teams are as follows (players who participated in the 2015 VTO are in bold):
UNITED STATES TEAM: Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Jimmy Walker, Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk, Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Matt Kuchar, Chris Kirk, Bill Haas, Phil Mickelson
INTERNATIONAL TEAM: Jason Day, Louis Oosthuizen, Adam Scott, Hideki Matsuyama, Branden Grace, Marc Leishman, Anirban Lahiri, Charl Schwartzel, Thongchai Jaidee, Danny Lee, Steven Bowditch, Sangmoon Bae
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| FedExCup Playoff Update | |
Several champions and runner-up finishers of the Valero Texas Open are still alive in the FedExCup Playoff with two events remaining. Two-time VTO champion Zach Johnson is the highest ranked of our champions at the 7th spot. Upon winning this year’s Valero Texas Open, Jimmy Walker earned 500 points and currently is ranked 11th and will likely make the top 30. VTO runner-up Jordan Spieth is currently ranked second and third-place finisher Daniel Summerhays is 26th. Past VTO champions Steven Bowditch is at 22nd and Brendan Steele at 60th. Players who have finished second in San Antonio through the years who are among the top 70 and will play in Chicago next week include Charley Hoffman at No. 6, Justin Rose at No. 13 and Rory McIlroy at No. 17.
We wish all of them good luck in the playoffs and look forward to seeing who will be crowned the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Champion!
 |  |  | | Next week, the FedExCup Playoffs resume with the top 70 squaring off in Chicago to see which 30 players will compete in the finals in Atlanta. |
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| Birdies for Charity: 2016 Registration Is Open | |
The Valero Texas Open’s Birdies for Charity®, a fundraising program designed in 1997, gives participating charities and schools a unique platform to engage potential donors and generate contributions. A no-cost program, Birdies for Charity, gives 100% of the funds raised back to the participating organizations.
Funds are generated by soliciting pledges from individuals and corporations. Birdies for Charity is like a walk-a-thon, but instead of donating per mile, participants make a pledge for every birdie made at the Valero Texas Open. The 2015 Valero Texas Open had 2,103 birdies made, so a pledge of $0.01 yielded a donation of $21.03. Donors also have the ability to make a one-time donation with the flexibility to pay in advance or to be billed after the tournament. Donations are accepted from anywhere around the world and are tax deductible, thanks to the Valero Texas Open’s non-profit 501(c)3 status.
The 2015 fundraising campaign, which combined efforts of one hundred fifty-four charities and schools, grew just over 14% since 2014 generating a record-breaking $2.1M with a collections rate of 99.3% from donor commitments. These hardworking organizations were awarded an additional $120,000 combined, based on performance, through incentive programs funded by the Valero Texas Open and its corporate partners.
Registration to participate in the 2016 fundraising campaign for charities and schools began earlier this week and is underway. We are excited to enhance this program and increase the incentive funds to $200,000 which will be distributed to the participating charities based on performance within the fundraiser.
If you know of a charity or school that isn’t already involved, please encourage them to participate in this great community initiative. Early registrants will receive custom pre-printed pledge forms. The kick off events will be hosted in San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Austin from October 21-23. Fundraising will officially begin October 26. Click here to learn more and register your organization.
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| Refined Hospitality at the VTO | |
 | | Visit ValeroTexasOpen.com and select Sponsorship Opportunities to see the 2016 options to participate in the Valero Texas Open. |
We recently launched the Valero Texas Open’s 2016 digital sales brochure and we’re excited to share it with you! Click here and then select Sponsorship Opportunities to see the myriad options available to create your perfect VTO experience. This robust system includes panoramic views of holes 16, 17 and 18, Gatorade Fan Fest and from inside the 2015 gala, A Night to Honor Our Heroes presented by USAA.
Have you experienced firsthand the fun-filled social atmosphere, the array of food and entertainment in one of the Valero Texas Open’s hospitality venues? If not, now’s your chance to treat yourself! Enjoy the refined venues bringing you Texas hospitality at its best.
Hospitality Venues
 | Executive Club presented by Cibolo Canyons:
Located on the 18th green, guests will enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere to mingle, socialize and network in the redesigned air-conditioned dining and lounge area with included food and beverage service. In addition, the covered open-air tiered seating will offer premiere views of the competition’s closing hole. |  |
| Cabana presented by Michelob ULTRA:
This boisterous fan favorite venue provides complete food and beverage service while offering views of 16 green and 17 tee, so close you feel like you are a part of the action! | |
| Patio:
A premiere social experience with multi-level viewing of PGA TOUR players as they navigate the pivotal 11th, 15th and 16th holes. Enjoy snacks and refreshments. Upgraded menu including bar services is also available. | |
Want to experience them all? Consider the Presidential Pass – one credential, three venues for the ultimate Valero Texas Open hospitality experience. Hop around and socialize in all three venues and have access to the amenities associated with each unique experience.
Fans of the Valero Texas Open can take advantage of purchasing single day hospitality tickets – you pick the day(s), quantity and venue that provides your ideal experience. Learn more about these unique hospitality options at: www.ValeroTexasOpen.com. Tickets will be available online for individual purchase in the weeks ahead. In the meantime, feel free to reserve your tickets today by contacting our office 210.345.3818.
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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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| Sponsor Spotlight | |
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