The AT&T Oaks Course at the TPC San Antonio boasts an impressive lineup of competitors at the 2013 edition of the Valero Texas Open, taking place April 4-7. While this is the fourth consecutive year that the event has been held in San Antonio—making it the longest-running PGA tournament in the same city—this is the first year that it will take place the week before the Masters Golf Tournament gets underway. While the list of participants at the Valero Texas Open is always impressive, this year’s event includes an especially exciting name: Rory McIlroy. The young Irish golfer made headlines when he announced that he would commit to play in the tournament for the first time ever. The two-time major champion is currently the second ranked player in the world. Previously in the top spot, McIlroy was surpassed by none other than Tiger Woods for the title of world’s No. 1 golfer. While tuning up for The Masters is certainly a priority, McIlroy likely wouldn’t mind taking home a portion of the $6.2 million purse available, with the champion of the 2013 Valero Texas Open claiming over $1,000,000 in winnings.
The main prize at last year’s Valero Texas Open was awarded to Ben Curtis, who birdied the final hole to finish at 9-under par, two strokes ahead of both John Huh and Matt Every. Other recent winners include high-profile golfers such as Adam Scott, Zach Johnson, and Justin Leonard. The 7,252-yard, par-72 TPC San Antonio AT&T Oaks Course, designed by golf legends Greg Norman and Pete Dye, is sure to challenge even the most skilled golfers, so purchase your Valero Texas Open tickets from Vivid Seats to see which top PGA TOUR professional will conquer the course and claim victory at this year’s highly anticipated event.
