First Tee – Greater San Antonio participants had a memorable week thanks to the Valero Texas Open and PGA TOUR Superstore.
First Tee – Greater San Antonio hosted the Valero Texas Open Kid’s Golf Clinic presented by PGA TOUR Superstore, welcoming more than 200 local kids and their families for an evening at the First Tee Learning Center.
The clinic began with the arrival of PGA TOUR professionals Nick Dunlap, S.H. Kim, and Alejandro Tosti, who landed by helicopter on the driving range. They spent time with participants answering questions, signing autographs, demonstrating trick shots, and offering golf tips. Each child received snacks, a T-shirt, and a Valero Texas Open goody bag as part of the experience.
The clinic was presented by PGA TOUR Superstore, which also presented a $15,000 check to First Tee – Greater San Antonio. The funding is part of a renewed partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, which committed $10 million to First Tee chapters over the next five years.
Going into the weekend as part of Valero Texas Open week, First Tee participants and their families also received free admission to attend the final round of the tournament. Attendees were given event T-shirts and hats and had the opportunity to take a photo with now two-time Valero Texas Open champion J.J. Spaun.
First Tee participants ages 14 and older also had the opportunity to volunteer at the tournament practice facilities throughout the week, giving them an up-close look at PGA TOUR professionals and behind-the-scenes access to the event.