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 | | Valero Texas Collegiate Starts Saturday | |
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The 2nd annual Valero Texas Collegiate golf tournament kicks off this upcoming Saturday, September 21 with a three-day tournament concluding on Monday, September 23. The tournament held at TPC San Antonio will feature some of the finest college golfers in the country as well as some storied golf programs in the NCAA, with the individual winner of the tournament receiving an exemption into the 2024 Valero Texas Open.
The University of Texas at San Antonio will serve as the tournament host and compete with teams that include the current top-ranked universities Auburn University, Clemson University, East Tennessee State, University of Georgia, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, University of Oklahoma, SMU, University of North Florida, University of Mississippi, Texas Christian University, University of Tennessee, University of Virginia, and Vanderbilt University.
Vanderbilt University team won the inaugural Valero Texas Collegiate and is returning to defend their title.
The field includes nine (9) of Golf Channel's Top-30 teams entering the fall: Auburn University (No. 1), University of Oklahoma (No. 3), University of Virginia (No. 5), and Vanderbilt University (No. 6), University of Mississippi (No. 10), University of Tennessee (No. 11), Louisiana State University (No. 18), University of Georgia (No. 26), SMU (No. 27).
Several of the top individuals in the world will compete as team members in the 15-team event. Vanderbilt’s Gordon Sargent, currently No. 3 in the World Amateur Rankings, reached No. 1 in the world a year ago. Sargent was the low amateur at the 2023 U.S. Open and earned PGA TOUR membership that year. However, he decided to return to Vanderbilt for his senior year. Auburn’s Jackson Koivun is currently No. 2 in the world and reigning NCAA Player of the Year; and Brendan Valdes is currently No. 3 in the PGA TOUR University rankings and No. 11 in the World Amateur Rankings. Vanderbilt’s Jackson Van Paris is No. 4 in the PGA TOUR rankings and No 8 in the World Amateur Rankings; and Ben James is No. 5 in the World Amateur Rankings.
The Valero Texas Collegiate will provide a PGA TOUR tournament experience to players in the field including locker room access with name plates on lockers; Valero Texas Open hole-par-yard signs and tee fences; and Valero Texas Open pin placements.
We wish good luck to the college athletes as we welcome them to San Antonio and the Valero Texas Collegiate!
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| | Registration Underway: 2024-2025 Champions fore Charity | |
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Charities and schools are always looking to get creative in raising funds while minimizing risks and incurring unnecessary costs yet maximizing successful and impactful results. With that in mind, the Valero Texas Open continues to provide an opportunity to assist with fundraising strategies.
Champions fore Charity is unique in that there are NO COSTS except staff time… and participating organizations receive 100% of funds generated and sometimes more with incentives offered, like a 7% match provided by the Valero Texas Open and the Champions fore Charity program partners. Isn’t it difficult to pass on 107% revenue with zero risk?
Funds are generated by soliciting donations from individuals and corporations 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 seven-month campaign will kick off in October and will conclude in April 2025 – providing ample time to fundraise as much or as little of the season as desired.
Registration to participate in the 2024-2025 fundraising campaign for charities and schools is underway. All types of philanthropies, as well as, school programs like athletic teams, dance & cheer, science programs, PTA, Project Graduation and much more… are all welcome to participate. We look forward to helping more charities raise funds!
There are many benefits for organizations to register and participate:
 | Zero risk to join. | |
| Free registration. | |
| No merchant fees for donors nor participating charities. | |
| A custom donation link & dedicated fundraising page is provided on the Valero Texas Open website to promote and for donors to easily access. Custom-printed donation forms are also available at no cost, if desired. | |
| Through the “friendraiser” platform, individuals can build their own page and raise funds for a charity/school of choice with funds directly applied to the designated organization. | |
| 100% of the funds raised through the fundraising campaign goes directly back to the participating organization. | |
| Billing, collections, and tax thank-you acknowledgements are provided features of the program. | |
| Ability to bundle your existing fundraising events with Champions fore Charity to minimize donor fatigue and maximize the 7% match opportunity. | |
| Donors have a chance to win prizes. | |
| Participating organizations can earn additional funds through a variety of incentives offered. | |
| By raising a minimum of $1,000+, participating organizations can earn an additional 7% match on what’s collected in the program. | |
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| | Seeking Spring 2025 Interns | |
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Internships are valuable to help gain industry experience and have significant benefits to learn and refine skillsets while furthering professional growth. Our interns play a pivotal role in tournament logistics that can be carried forward when entering the workforce.
We are currently seeking motivated, passionate, hardworking, and fun intern candidates to join our team full-time for the spring semester. This is a great opportunity to work behind the scenes of a PGA TOUR tournament and learn what it takes to execute a world-class sports and entertainment event from some of the best in the business.
Intern Positions Available:
If you or someone you know may be interested in applying for one or more of our available internship opportunities, detailed information can be found on each position's direct link. Applications are presently being accepted through early October.
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