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No Time Like Spring for Golfing in Texas

By Jerry Newman

Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

March 27, 2012 10:36 PM

No Time Like Spring for Golfing in Texas
Just as many of the top world players are looking forward to the Masters PGA Tournament in Augusta, GA next month, so are many other golf professionals looking to be in Texas for the 90th Birthday Celebration for the Valero Texas Open in April too. This fantastic PGA event will be at the AT&T Oaks Course at the TPC San Antonio, TX on April 16 - 22, 2012.

The 72-hole, Four-Day Official PGA TOUR event is sponsored by the Valero Energy Corporation. Tickets are on Sale now, and fans can purchase the 90th Birthday Special for only $90 up until March 30, 2012, or while supplies last. This Special Packet includes 4 Good Any One Day tickets, 1 Sponsor Parking Pass and a $20 Best Buy gift card (over 23% savings).

Brendan Steele is the Defending Champion, and other notable young golfers are Jhonattan Vegas, Johnson Wagner, and 2012 Q-School graduate, John Huh, who is putting himself in the running for the 2012 Rookie of the Year with his stellar play early this year. Huh has made the cut in all six tournaments he has entered and has posted 2 Top-10’s; including his victory at the Mayakoba Golf Classic.

A strong group of veterans will be in San Antonio to challenge the young upstarts, led by three-time Valero Texas Open champion Justin Leonard. By winning at the 2012 Valero Texas Open, Leonard would become the tournament’s only four-time champion. He is currently tied with Arnold Palmer, who won the Valero Texas Open in three consecutive years (1960-1962).

Golf Player Joining Leonard are three well-known TOUR veterans who have not been seen in San Antonio for some time, led by two-time US Open champion Retief Goosen. The South African native is a seven-time winner on the PGA TOUR and has made six consecutive appearances as a member of the International Presidents Cup Team. Goosen will be joined by another major winner, 2003 British Open Champion and 2003 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Ben Curtis.

Eight time PGA TOUR winner and Australian native Stuart Appleby will be making his first appearance at TPC San Antonio to test his skills against the course designed by fellow Australian Greg Norman.

For more information on this historical golfing event in April see the Valero Texas Open 90th Birthday Celebration.

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Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Kathy, I heard that Phil Mikelson was going to be that Shell Open in Houston, That will probably be his tune up before heading to Augusta for the Masters. I know our 90 Birthday Celebration for the Valero Texas Open is going to be exciting too. I usually try to make in on the last day.

Mar 27, 2012 10:54 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Jerry- it's that time of year again. I was listening to Mike & Mike who are in Houston for the Shell Open. Happy Birthday to the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio.

Mar 27, 2012 10:54 PM

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA

Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD

301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

This looks like a great event to attend. .excellent information for golf enthusiasts

Mar 27, 2012 11:07 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Masters PGA Tournament in Augusta, GA will be an awesome thing for the area! I have a brother in law that is a golf- a -holic :) He lives in Texas and very well may be at the PGA Tournament! I need to shoot him an email and see what his plans are.

Mar 27, 2012 11:13 PM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

The Valero Texas Open sounds like a wonderful place to be in April Jerry, thanks for the information.

Mar 27, 2012 11:14 PM

San Antonio Texas New Homes for Sale

www.sanantoniotexasnewhomesforsale.com - San Antonio, TX

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hill Country

Hi Jerry,

The weather is fantastic in San Antonio Texas for golfing anytime of the year !!

Great Localism post on the Valero Texas Open

Mar 27, 2012 11:21 PM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Jerry, You must be having great weather in San Antonio. Golf is s ure sign that summer is around the corner.

Mar 28, 2012 12:15 AM

Anita Clark

Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA

Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Jerry: With great weather and much to offer visitors, San Antonio will be brimming with folks for this upcoming PGA golf event.

Mar 28, 2012 12:46 AM

Karen Hawkins, MBA - Langley & Surrey, BC

Royal Pro Real Estate Network - Langley, BC

Jerry, your title drew me right into your post - anytime is a great time for golfing! :-) I'm sure the Valero Texas Open will be an amazing PGA event. Although we can't be there in person, we'll definitely think of our preferred San Antonio REALTOR, Jerry Newman, when we watch it on TV!

Mar 28, 2012 03:38 AM

Jennifer Chiongbian

Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY

Real Estate Broker - NYC

Hope you have a great time at the event and get to meet all the golf celebs! Sounds fun!

Mar 28, 2012 05:47 AM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

Jerry: A nice Blog Presentation for the Valero Open in San Antonio TX. Thank You for sharing.

Carl Winters

Mar 28, 2012 08:52 AM

Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage

Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL

Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

Jerry,

I may as well just send you the donation because I can finish the marathon faster than I can hit 18 holes.

Mar 28, 2012 09:35 AM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Fernando, I have become quite a golf enthusiastm myself. I am planning to be out there that weekend.

Mar 28, 2012 02:38 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, John. You should let your brother-in-law know about the Valero Texas Open, but if he is a golf enthusiast, he probably already knows about this 90th Birthday Celebration coming to San Antonio. TX.

Mar 28, 2012 02:52 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, San Antonio is proud to be hosting such a historical golf event next month. I know golf fans will be there.

Mar 28, 2012 02:53 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Thanks, Robert. WE do have some great weather for golfing in SA. The Valero Texas Open is very popular, and I have heard some great things about that new course at the AT & T Oaks Course at the TPC.

Yes, Belinda. WE have having some great weather for golfing. Perhaps, you and Will may want to come this way to try some of our golf courses.

Hi Anita. San Antonio does have a lot to offer Golf Fans this Spring. Looking forward to all these golfing events next month.

Hi Karen. Watching it on TV sometimes is better since you get to hear all those commentators points of view. I watch Golf Central every weekend, since I get home to late to catch the live action.

Yes, Jennifer. That's quite a line up of golfing pros coming in for this event. Looking forward to it.

Your are very Welcome, Carl and Ceil. One day I hope to see Tiger playing in the Valero Texas Open, or even having Phil Mikelson here would be great too. I know he will be in Houston for the Shell Open next week.

LOL, Kevin. That's why I play 18 holes with a team of 4 at these charity events. I would never finish on time if I was playing alone.

Mar 28, 2012 03:10 PM

Charles Stallions

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL

850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Hi Jerry, I took it up last year, have sponsered a tournamet for about 5 so I figured might as well play. We have one in conjunction for Military Appreciation on the 11th of May and we are only what 5 hours away if you and three friends would like to come and enjoy a day of Golf.

Mar 29, 2012 10:48 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Gary so many appreciate a game of golf. I hope you have a great season playing.

Mar 30, 2012 01:00 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Charles, That golf tournament in conjunction with Military Appreciation Week is right on time. I will have to let you know if I can come your way in May for that event.

Apr 02, 2012 06:04 AM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Jennifer, I think I will need some more lessons with this game of golf. It is fun to be out there this time of the year playing golf.

Apr 02, 2012 06:05 AM