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February 7, 2019
Lexus Named Official Vehicle Of The Valero Texas Open
Luxury Automotive Brand to Provide Courtesy Vehicles for PGA TOUR Players
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Luxury automotive brand Lexus is partnering with the Valero Texas Open to provide courtesy vehicles for players and officials during tournament week when the Valero Texas Open returns April 4-7, 2019 at TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course.
This year’s tournament marks the beginning of a 10-year contract extension between the PGA TOUR and Valero Energy Corporation; a deal which repositions the tournament in a coveted slot on the TOUR schedule the week preceding the Masters Tournament.
“The Valero Texas Open is proud to partner with such a reputable and premium brand like Lexus,” said Valero Texas Open Executive Director Larson Segerdahl. “This outstanding car maker has a successful history of supporting golf through various activations year-round and we are excited that our event will be a part of their golf portfolio going forward.”
“The Valero Texas Open is deeply engrained in San Antonio history, and North Park Lexus of San Antonio and Dominion are proud to partner with a tournament that has contributed so much to the community,” said Lee Willis, General Manager-Vice President. “North Park Lexus remains committed to improving the lives of San Antonio residents by supporting impactful organizations and is excited about a new partnership with such an outstanding tournament.”
This new partnership, which will extend through the 2021 playing of the Valero Texas Open, will provide a significant platform for Lexus to showcase its latest lineup of vehicles to the San Antonio and South Texas markets. Spectators and fans of the Valero Texas Open will have several opportunities to interact with Lexus vehicles and product specialists in innovative and engaging ways while out at the tournament and through social media.
Lexus is also a partner of the United States Golf Association, the US Open, US Women's Open and US Seniors Open until 2020.
The Valero Texas Open is the sixth oldest professional tournament in golf world-wide, the third oldest on the PGA TOUR and the longest held in the same city.
Andrew Landry, who defends his title this spring, will tee it up against what is projected to be an incredibly strong field of competitors, including PGA TOUR star Rickie Fowler.
ABOUT VALERO
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products, and sells its products primarily in the United States (U.S.), Canada, the United Kingdom (U.K.), Ireland and Latin America. Valero owns 15 petroleum refineries located in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day. Valero is a joint venture member in Diamond Green Diesel Holdings LLC, which owns two renewable diesel plants located in the U.S. Gulf Coast region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.2 billion gallons per year, and Valero owns 12 ethanol plants located in the U.S. Mid-Continent region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.6 billion gallons per year. Valero manages its operations through its Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol segments. Please visit investorvalero.com for more information.
ABOUT VALERO IN THE COMMUNITY
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), and the Valero Energy Foundation are committed to improving the quality of life in communities where Valero has major operations. In 2023, Valero, its employees and the foundation collectively generated more than $77 million in charitable support through direct/in-kind donations, fundraising and volunteerism. Valero employees logged more than 127,000 volunteer hours in 2023 for hundreds of projects in their communities. Valero provides funding to a variety of nonprofit agencies for programs and services supporting education, basic needs, health care and civic initiatives. Through the overwhelming support of sponsors, the foundation’s signature programs, the Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children, generated more than $23 million raised in 2023 for charities across the United States.
ABOUT THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN
The Valero Texas Open is the sixth-oldest professional tournament in golf worldwide, the third-oldest on the PGA TOUR and the longest held in the same city. In 2022, the tournament celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Its list of champions includes some of the greatest names in golf history: Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino, Nick Price, Justin Leonard, Zach Johnson, Adam Scott, Jimmy Walker, Jordan Spieth and 2019, 2023 champion Corey Conners to name a few.
Since Valero became title sponsor in 2002, the tournament has become a leader in charitable fundraising among PGA TOUR events. The Valero Texas Open, together with its Benefit for Children and Champions fore Charity initiatives, has contributed more than $232 million to hundreds of worthy charities since inception. Please visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com for more information.
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