USAA and the Valero Texas Open Join Forces to Honor Military Heroes

(San Antonio, Texas) March 24, 2025 – USAA, a leading provider of financial services to the military community, is proud to announce its new sponsorship of the 2025 Valero Texas Open, one of the most prestigious events on the PGA TOUR. As part of this partnership, USAA will also serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the annual Night to Honor Our Heroes, a special evening appreciation banquet celebrating the dedication and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.

"USAA is proud to partner with the Valero Texas Open, first played in 1922 - the same year USAA was founded," said USAA Vice President and Head of Brand Marketing Jen Escobar. “It’s a privilege to be part of an event with such a storied history that both celebrates our military service members, veterans and their families and shows our city’s unwavering commitment to the military community."

The 2025 Valero Texas Open, set to take place at TPC San Antonio from April 3 - 6, continues its long-standing tradition of honoring "Military City, USA." USAA and the Valero Texas Open are offering complimentary tickets to the tournament as a token of appreciation for local service members and veterans. Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and veterans, along with one guest, can register for their complimentary access at https://valerotexasopen.com/military-appreciation/

Complimentary benefits for military personnel and their guests include:

• Free admission to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday’s rounds of competition.
• Free parking at River City Community Church from Thursday to Sunday.
• Access to the Heroes Pavilion presented by Upland Exploration located on the 17^th green, where military guests and their companions can relax and enjoy complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments, and covered seating. Additional in-venue concessions will be available for purchase.
• USAA will also have a booth set up in the Heroes Pavilion, where visitors can take an augmented reality photo of themselves on the 18th green with the Valero Texas Open Trophy, creating a memorable keepsake of their experience.

The Valero Texas Open is the third oldest PGA TOUR tournament, the fifth oldest professional tournament worldwide, and the longest-running professional golf tournament to be held in the same city its entire existence. The tournament is the only PGA TOUR event to have been contested on a military golf course at Fort Sam Houston in 1950, 1951, 1956, and 1960 boasting legendary winners like Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer.

This year, the Night to Honor Our Heroes presented by USAA will be held on Friday, April 4, bringing together active military, wounded veterans and corporate supporters for an event that will feature a rare collection of military artifacts, moving testimonials and a moderated fireside chat with golfing legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member Jack Nicklaus. Event proceeds will be supporting military-focused charities and initiatives throughout the community.

About 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 2024 champion Akshay Bhatia 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 $256 million to hundreds of worthy charities since inception.  Please visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (@ValeroTXOpen) for more information.

About USAA

Founded in 1922 by a group of military officers, USAA is among the leading providers of insurance, banking and retirement solutions and serves nearly 14 million members of the U.S. military, veterans who have honorably served and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has offices in eight U.S. cities and three overseas locations and employs more than 37,000 people worldwide. Each year, the company contributes to national and local nonprofits in support of military families and communities where employees live and work. For more information about USAA, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@USAA), or visit usaa.com.