# Chipotle Steps Up to Expand Access for Veterans and Students at the 2026 TOUR Championship

**By Amelie Fontaine**  \nPublished August 4, 2026  \nUpdated September 9, 2026

> As the TOUR Championship returns to Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club from August 26-30, 2026, new sponsor Chipotle is introducing discounted tickets, exclusive perks, and BOGO offers for military members and university students.

When the PGA Tour's season finale arrives at Atlanta’s historic East Lake Golf Club from August 26–30, 2026, the battle for the FedEx Cup will be accompanied by a notable push to widen gallery access off the course. In its debut year as a tournament sponsor, fast-casual chain Chipotle has teamed up with the TOUR Championship to roll out a comprehensive ticketing and hospitality initiative aimed squarely at military service members, veterans, and college students.

According to TOUR Championship Vice President and Executive Director Alex Urban, the partnership fills a vital community role. It means a lot. The TOUR Championship means a lot to a lot of people, Urban noted, emphasizing the event's commitment to honoring those in uniform. Stephanie Perdue, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing at Chipotle, echoed that sentiment in a release, stating that the collaboration is designed to inspire the next generation of golf fans while grounding the brand's mission to cultivate community engagement.

## The Military Program and Patriots' Outpost Experience

Under the newly established Military Ticket Program presented by Chipotle, active-duty, retired, reserve, and National Guard members can claim up to two complimentary tickets for the Wednesday practice round on August 26, as well as two complimentary tickets for a single competition day between Thursday, August 27, and Sunday, August 30, while supplies last. Additionally, the tournament’s Youth Ticket Program presented by Accenture permits each military ticket holder to bring up to two children aged 15 and under free of charge.

For veterans who do not qualify for the complimentary active-duty tiers, discounted admission is available: $15 plus taxes and fees for Wednesday access alongside one dependent, and $45 plus taxes and fees for up to two tickets on any single competition day from Thursday through Sunday. Qualified military ticketholders for the Thursday-to-Sunday sessions will also receive a Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) code redeemable at checkout on the Chipotle app or Chipotle.com while supplies last. There are 16 Chipotle locations within Atlanta city limits, several sitting just minutes away from East Lake.

Onsite hospitality is anchored by the Patriots’ Outpost presented by Chipotle. Located by the No. 5 green with direct views of the tournament action, the venue opens Wednesday, August 26, offering comfortable shaded seating, daily food offerings, and complimentary Coca-Cola beverages for service members bearing valid military IDs and one guest. Furthermore, all military personnel visiting the PGA Tour Fan Shop on Wednesday will receive a 20% merchandise discount.

## Engaging the Next Generation: The University Student Ticket Offer

To cultivate younger galleries around East Lake, the University Student Ticket Offer presented by Chipotle provides college students holding a valid .edu email address a 25% discount on tickets for Thursday through Sunday sessions, with a limit of four tickets per transaction. Like their military counterparts, student purchasers receive a BOGO code for the Chipotle app or website.

To incentivize early uptake, the first 500 unique purchasers of the student ticket offer will receive a limited-edition, Chipotle-branded divot repair tool distributed post-event. This is a good way to get students out here, Urban said of the initiative.

**Viewing Logistics & Ticketing Note:** Fans looking to leverage these programs must complete verification through the official military and student identification systems. Complete eligibility rules, ticket claims, and support details are hosted directly at TOURChampionship.com/tickets.

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