Inflatable Golf Bag Replica for Valero Texas Open

Inflatable Advertising with Cold Air Balloons Makes a Big Visual Impact

Years ago, Valero Energy Corporation (owners of Beacon and Ultramar Diamond Shamrock gas stations) began participating as a charitable sponsor of PGA Tournaments.

To increase exposure of these worthwhile efforts Valero commissioned Landmark Creations to develop an inflatable advertising product replica for them in the shape of a golf bag. This cold air balloon stood 20-feet high and bore the Valero logo as well as the name of the tournament: The Valero Texas Open. It is during this tournament that the Benefit for Children Golf Classic is also held.

In order for the bag to stay current, Valero occasionally requests changes in the products. Because the products included in the cold air balloon are sewn in (to ensure placement) the entire top of the bag must be removed. After the new products are inserted, and carefully positioned for maximum visibility, the top is replaced and the updated bag is ready to service.

This year inflatable advertising and other efforts helped Valero bring in a whopping $7 million for children's charities. Now in their fifth year as a PGA Tournament sponsor, Valero continues to increase its giving that aid in sheltering abused or abandoned children, offering education opportunities to at-risk youth, and more.

Landmark is proud to be a part of such an admirable venture!

Featured in Landmarketing Issue 17

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What Others Say About Landmark Creations

“The setup is so easy. We have had event tents and other promotional items in the past that were a nightmare to set up and break down. The inflatable is now the easiest part of the setup, and probably the most identifiable.”

- Vaughan Cutillo, Montauk Brewing Company

“We wanted to convey our 'money-saving' message; what better way than a 14-foot-tall inflatable booth with money flying around in it?”

- B. Hoffman, Hydra-Flex

"The inflatable arch allows for safe and easy setup and takedown. People have raved about the arch and have made requests to have it at their events."

- Karen Klevesahl, SMET Construction

"People love the inflatable! It's been a great photo op for History Center guests."

- Laura Geffre-Rick, Minnesota Historical Society

"Just wanted to say how much we LOVE our inflatables. We tested them in our lobby where they were, of course, an instant hit for school group photos. Our leadership was quite pleased with the durability and the realism."

- Mike Hennessy, Carnegie Science Center

“The likeness to our company mascot was amazing. We used the balloon at the Winn Dixie Home & Garden show ... and we have had rave reviews.”

- Christy Bernard, Tony Chachere’s