ADAM BRENDAN BEN SCOTT STEELE CURTIS 2010 2011 2012 MARTIN STEVEN LAIRD BOWDITCH 2013 2014 MEDIA GUIDE March 23-29, 2015 • TPC San Antonio TABLE OF CONTENTS I Welcome 2 Welcome Letter 3 Staff Listing II Summary 4 Tournament Summary III Map 5 Course Map IV VALERO ENERGY 6 Driven To Improve Our World V 2015 Valero Texas Open 7-8 Schedule of Events 9-14 Valero Texas Open Facts, Figures & Records 15-17 Hole-by-Hole Description of Course 18 Course Information Including: Hole Number Yardage Par Handicap 19-20 Top TPGA TOUR Players Flock to AT&T Oaks Course at Valero Texas Open 21-23 Charity Highlights Birdies for Charity Chip In for Schools 24 Valero Texas Open Trophy VI 2015 Valero Texas Open 25-29 93 Great Things About The Texas Open 30-31 Bowditch Overcomes Life's Challenges 32-35 Interview with Steven Bowditch VII Texas Open as a San Antonio Tradition 36 2014 Final Standings 37-38 Great Moments in Valero Texas Open History 39-54 Valero Texas Open Year-by-Year 55-57 Valero Texas Open Winner & Runner-Up History 58-70 Valero Texas Open Player Records VIII Style Guides for Usage of Logos 71-72 Tournament Branding Update IX San Antonio 73-74 Welcome to San Antonio 75 San Antonio Charm Trivia X 2014-2015 FedExCup Season Schedule 76 Schedule On behalf of the Valero Texas Open, I would like to welcome you to the 93rd year of the tournament and the event’s sixth edition since moving to TPC San Antonio. We are particularly excited about this year’s tournament which features a host of PGA TOUR stars who have returned and many who will experience our good ‘ol San Antonio hospitality for the first time! With this year’s Valero Texas Open we look to bring a renewed energy and enthusiasm to the San Antonio community and engage all corners of the greater San Antonio area in the tournament’s charitable mission. We recognize that much of our success is due to the overwhelming support of the local, national and international media who cover the Valero Texas Open. You are the “storytellers” who help convey what this event is all about and for that, we thank you. To aid you in that process, we have made it a priority to provide you with an exceptional work environment while you cover the Valero Texas Open. Please do not hesitate to contact anyone from our Media Relations team with suggestions or questions and be sure to say ‘hello’ should you see me around the event. We trust you will enjoy the 2015 Valero Texas Open and are grateful for your support of this incredible San Antonio tradition. Best Regards, Larson Segerdahl Executive Director 2 2015 Valero Texas Open Media Guide VALERO TEXAS OPEN STAFF LISTINGS TOURNAMENT STAFF Larson Segerdahl Executive Director Stephanie Sage Director of Marketing & Community Relations Craig Smith Director of Business Development Monica Villarreal Director of Tournament Administration Anthony Medina Sales Manager Lauren Casanova Client Services Manager Ted Kneale Tournament Operations Manager Jordan King Tournament Logistics Manager MEDIA STAFF Lee Patterson Media Director, GNPC Doug Milne PGA TOUR Media Official Dave Senko PGA TOUR Media Official MEDIA CENTER COMMITTEE Paul Greenwood Chair Scott Noel Vice Chair www.ValeroTexasOpen.com 3 2015 VALERO TEXAS OPEN TOURNAMENT SUMMARY Name: Valero Texas Open Title Sponsor: Valero Energy Corporation Site: TPC San Antonio, AT&T Oaks Course in San Antonio, Texas Prize Money: $6.2 million ($1,116,000 to winner) Charitable Contributions: Last year’s Valero Texas Open raised more than $9 million dollars for charity. The tournament total giving is more than $95 million on its "Drive to $100 Million for Charity", which ranks the VTO among the leaders of the PGA TOUR in terms of charity giving. Par/Yardage: 72, 7,435 yards Dates: March 23-29, 2015 (Monday through Sunday) Ticket Prices: $20 online at www.ValeroTexasOpen.com, participating Corner Stores, HEB Grocery Stores & TPC San Antonio Pro Shop $25 at the gate. Television: Golf Channel: Thursday & Friday, 2-5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (additional coverage) CST. NBC-TV: Saturday and Sunday, 2:00-5:00 p.m. CST. Media Headquarters: The media center is in an expanded tent next to the 18th green at the AT&T Oaks Course. Media parking is located on-site at the hotel parking lot. For all pre-tournament media information, contact Stephanie Sage who can be reached by mobile (210) 618-9083, at her office (210) 345-3839 or at [email protected]. Great White Shark Enterprises' Lee Patterson is on-site all week. Paul Greenwood is the tournament-week media chairman. Art Stricklin is also available for any Texas Open statistical or historical information. All will be in the media center during the tournament. Defending Champion: Steven Bowditch (69-67-68-76—280) Tournament Records: 72 holes: 254-Tommy Armour III, 2003 (64-62-63-65)—ALL-TIME PGA TOUR RECORD; 18 holes: 60--Al Brosch, 1951, Ted Kroll, 1954, Mike Souchak, 1955 (all Brackenridge Park); Bart Bryant 2004 (3rd Round- La Cantera Resort Course), Zach Johnson 2009 ( 3rd Round-La Cantera Resort Course). 63 TPC-San Antonio, Matt Every, (First Round 2012), Martin Laird (Final Round, 2013). 9-holes: 30 Harris English (First Round 2013) Tournament Operators: Greg Norman Production Company is the tournament management organization. Based in Florida, GNPC has successfully run other PGA TOUR Tournament events. Larson Segerdahl is full-time, on-site, overseeing all VTO tournament operations. Executive Director of Valero Texas Open: Larson Segerdahl 4 2015 Valero Texas Open Media Guide Practice Facility sponsored by Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. MY THV PV1 TPC Clubhouse JW MARRIOTT Resort Parkway Lantana Spa LEGEND Funds First Responders Private Villa at 15 PV Appreciation Pavillion • TPC Members First Aid sponsored by CHRISTUS Tito’s Handmade Vodka Cabana at 16 presented by Terrace at 18 presented by Santa Rosa Health System/ THV Spirits Bar CB TR Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Michelob ULTRA Cibolo Canyons Gatorade Fan Fest CT VR Veranda at 16 • Beringer Gentleman Jack • Blue Cross Blue Shield PT Patio at 17 • Broadway Bank • Cincinnati Insurance Company PV Private Villas at 18 • Deloitte • Forestar (PV1) • Ford MY Myrbetriq Putt for • Baker Hughes • Frost Charity Challenge • Humana • HP • JPMorgan Chase • Modis 5 • Miller Global VR Veranda at 18 • Stronghold, Ltd. • Flexitallic, LLP • Time Warner Cable • Futurex Business Class • Visionworks www.ValeroTexasOpen.com VALERO & THE TEXAS OPEN DRIVEN TO IMPROVE OUR WORLD At first glance, we might seem worlds apart. A refining company filled with steel towers and safety gear. A golf tournament decorated by fairways and open skies. But when it comes to making a difference, Valero and The Texas Open have never been more alike. • Founded in 1980 The Valero story starts with our people. More than 10,000 hard-working employees across the globe, determined to keep every facet of our business • No. 10 in Fortune 500, based in San Antonio, Texas moving forward safely and with purpose. From TOP TIER™ fuels production • Publicly traded as “VLO” on the New York Stock to the products that support our lives, our people look for excellence at every Exchange turn. Engineers and operators, strategists and support staff, we demand • World’s largest independent refiner, with 15 excellence of ourselves and pursue it for those we care about most. petroleum refineries in the U.S., Canada and Our Families and Our Communities Western Europe In fact, Valero employees devoted more than 137,000 volunteer hours in 2014 • International manufacturer and marketer of trans- and contributed more than $11.2 million in financial support to United Way portation fuels, petrochemical products and power worldwide. They built homes, filled food banks, delivered meals and mentored • One of the largest corn ethanol producers in the children in ways that will last a lifetime. U.S., with 11 plants across the Midwest The Texas Open is shaping lives too. Beyond the rigors of professional golf • One of the fastest-growing fuel brands, with and competition, the Alamo City’s oldest tournament is also a pacesetter in approximately 7,400 branded wholesale sites charitable support on the PGA TOUR. Since 1922, great expectations have under the Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock paved the way for a new destination in charitable giving – a Drive to $100 and Beacon brands in the United States and the Million mission that is truly within reach this year. Through the constant Caribbean; Ultramar in Canada; and Texaco in the support of sponsors, spectators and players, the Valero Texas Open and United Kingdom and Ireland Benefit for Children strive to make history this year. Strip away the refineries and steel supports. Step away from the greens and grand vistas of golf. Ours is a partnership that does more than bring you great sports. We’re driven to refine our world in ways that make a difference, starting with our children. After all, somewhere out there is the next great champion. The next great citizen. And he’s got some big Lone Star boots to fill. 6 2015 Valero Texas Open Media Guide SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, March 22 ■ Morning Progressive Start Welcome Reception - Bay Ltd. Pro-Am q AT&T Oaks Course ■ JW Marriott Event Lawn 1 (Sunday House); q 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ■ Backup: Grand Oaks Ballroom K&L ■ Lunch for Afternoon Groups ■ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. q Valero Hospitality Tent ■ Attire: Jeans & Boots / Resort Casual q 10:30 a.m. ■ Afternoon Progressive Start Monday, March 23 q AT&T Oaks Course Bay Ltd.