Complimentary Admission
Military, Veteran and 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. You may also show your military or first responder ID at the gate to gain admission. Additionally, ages 18 and under receive complimentary admission throughout tournament week, courtesy of Akron Children’s.
Activities
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.
Red, White & Blue Out
On Friday, July 10, to celebrate Folds of Honor Friday, wear patriotic colors! Join us for a full day of military festivities.
Ceremonial Tee Shot presented by Induction Tooling
On Friday, July 10, join us at the first tee of the South Course, as we kick off Folds of Honor Friday at 7:30 AM. A military member will hit a ceremonial first tee shot to kick off the day before the professionals tee off for their second round.
Military Appreciation Concert – Saturday July 11
Join us in the Kaulig Infinity Zone and Headliner Red Wanting Blue for a night of live rock honoring America’s military and veterans on Saturday at the Kaulig Companies Championship, as the Midwestern rock heroes return for their second year. The band has appeared everywhere from Letterman to NPR and earned praise from Rolling Stone and Esquire over their decades-long career. Featured performers include The Trews, bringing high-energy rock from Nova Scotia, while local progressive folk group A Band Named Ashes opens the evening. This is the final concert of the Infinity Zone Concert Series, continuing its tradition of combining community, live music, and tribute to those who served.
13th Hole Tribute presented by RT Hampton Heating and Cooling
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.
Military Appreciation Booth presented by RT Hampton Heating and Cooling
Veterans are welcome to stop by the military appreciation booth in the Firestone Flats throughout the week to grab snacks and drinks before heading to the 13th Hole for military-specific seating.