MILITARY INITIATIVES

A Night in Nashville

Join us in the Kaulig Infinity Zone on Friday, June 20 for a special salute to our veterans on Folds of Honor Friday. The night’s music will begin with a performance from The Shootouts, who are known for their energetic fusion of Americana, roots rock, and country, followed by Conner Smith – a GOLD-certified emerging country artist building on breakout success. Admission to the concert is included with a Friday tournament ticket.

Military Appreciation

Military Appreciation Tent presented by Veterans Service Commission of Summit County

Stop by the Military Appreciation Tent near the Main Tournament Entrance by the Kaulig Infinity Zone. Information and refreshments will be available for veterans and military members, courtesy of the Veterans Service Commission of Summit County.

Military Appreciation Ceremony presented by Veterans Service Commission of Summit County

On Friday, June 20, we will hold a Military Appreciation Ceremony courtesy of the Veterans Service Commission of Summit County. The ceremony will start at 10:45 AM on the first tee of the South Course prior to the second round teeing off. Join us as there will be multiple military speakers, as well as a rendition of the National Anthem performed by the University of Akron Band.

National Anthem presented by Marc’s

The National Anthem will be played on Friday to celebrate Folds of Honor Friday.

Folds of Honor Friday

Folds of Honor is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Folds of Honor Friday is an occasion for tournaments to come together to celebrate our freedoms, honor service, and support families who deserve and need help. The Military Appreciation Concert with Kameron Marlowe will cap off the day!

Red, White, & Blue Out

On June 20, wear patriotic colors as part of a Red, White, & Blue Out. Join us for a full day of military festivities.

Ceremonial Tee Shot presented by Induction Tooling

On Friday, June 20, join as at the first tee of the South Course, as we kick off Folds of Honor Friday at 10:45 AM. The national anthem will be played and a military member will hit a ceremonial first tee shot to kick off the day before the professionals tee off for their second round.

13th Hole presented by Wells Fargo

Visit the 13th Hole during your visit to the tournament, as a military member will tend an American Flag pin flag during the four rounds of competition.

Complimentary Military & First Responder Admission

All active duty, retired, reserve military members, first responders, and veterans, as well as one guest, receive complimentary admission to the Kaulig Companies Championship.

For verification, click HERE and scroll down. Additionally, ages 18 and under receive complimentary admission throughout tournament week, courtesy of Akron Children’s.