Overview of Valero Texas Open 2023
The Valero Texas Open 2023 is scheduled for March 30 – April 2 at the AT&T Oaks course of TPC San Antonio. The 18-hole PGA course is 7,435 yards. Valero Energy hosts the event, managed by Wasserman Media Group since 2017. In 2003, Tommy Armour III set the 72-hole PGA Tour record here of 254. Past winners include Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, and Arnold Palmer. The 2021 event raised $16 million for charity. NBC provides weekend coverage after CBS did when held before The Masters.
Event Details
- The Oaks Course is 7,494 yards.
- Long hitters tend to have an advantage as the rough is not too penal.
- The 72-hole, stroke play event has a cut after 36 holes.
- Weather could affect early scores but improves through the weekend.
Past History and Coverage
- The Texas Open dates back 102 years to 1922.
- Valero Energy took naming rights in 2002.
- Played at The Oaks Course at the TPC San Antonio, it has been held in San Antonio throughout.
- Golf Channel and NBC share coverage.
- Golf Channel has the first two rounds and early weekend coverage with NBC having primary broadcasts on Saturday and Sunday.
Course Information
The Valero Texas Open is at the Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio, designed by Greg Norman and Sergio Garcia. It stretches 7,494 yards with three water hazards. Outside the U.S., you can watch live coverage on GOLFTV powered by the PGA TOUR.