GREENSBORO, N.C. – – In partnership with Folds of Honor and the PGA TOUR, the Wyndham Championship will debut Folds of Honor Friday during the second round of the 2024 Wyndham Championship, the tournament announced today. The 85th annual Wyndham Championship starts Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
Supported TOUR-wide, Folds of Honor Friday recognizes the commitment and sacrifice of military service members and first responders who guard our freedoms and protect our communities. It is an inspiring new experience for fans, players, caddies, sponsors, volunteers, and tournament staff to engage on-site through a shared connection and appreciation of those heroes who preserve our freedoms and protect our families.
Because of the Wyndham Championship’s inclusion in Folds of Honor Friday, 13 central North Carolina students will receive academic scholarships on behalf of the tournament. Prior to the start of the second round on Friday, Aug. 9, Folds of Honor and the Wyndham Championship will host a special ceremony near the Sedgefield clubhouse and Margaritaville at the Wyndham. Scholarships will be recognized, the American Flag will be raised and Greensboro’s Douglas Willett will sing the National Anthem at approximately 6:30 a.m. prior to the start of second-round play.
At the Wyndham Championship, all are encouraged to wear red, white and blue on Friday as a way to pay tribute to all who serve. Folds of Honor Friday at the Wyndham Championship will also include official Folds of Honor ribbon pins that will be proudly distributed and can be worn throughout the patriotic day.
“It’s our privilege to support Lt Col Dan Rooney and Folds of Honor through the new Folds of Honor Friday initiative,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “Lt Col Rooney and his team are doing incredible work to provide scholarships to children and spouses of disabled service members and those who have lost loved ones. We appreciate all they have done for our U.S. service members and first responders, and we’re honored to play a small part in those efforts moving forward.”
“We are thrilled to add Folds of Honor to our historic PGA TOUR event,” Tournament Director Bobby Powell said. “The Wyndham Championship, in partnership with Wyndham Rewards, is proud to stand with the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation and communities throughout central North Carolina. This new initiative enhances our long-standing tradition of honoring members of the military, veterans and first responders through the Wyndham Championship as a small measure of our appreciation for what they do.”
“We are grateful to the Wyndham Championship, its sponsors, outstanding tournament team and the patrons who support American heroes,” said Lt Col Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “This is one of the true historic events on the PGA TOUR and we’re honored to be associated with it. The inclusion of Folds of Honor Friday will directly benefit local scholars who deserve and need our help.”
About Folds of Honor:
Folds of Honor was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, history’s only F-16 pilot to also become a PGA Golf Professional. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Since its inception in 2007, it has awarded over 52,000 scholarships valued at about $244 million. The need remains great. Last year, Folds of Honor awarded a record of over 9,300 scholarships, however, thousands of qualified applicants went unfunded. After receiving a record 18,000 scholarship applications for the 2024-25 academic year, it’s likely that at least 5,000 qualified applicants will go unfunded. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit https://foldsofhonor.org/.
About The Wyndham Championship:
Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed golf course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship was founded in 1938 and is the seventh-oldest event on the PGA TOUR, excluding the Majors. As the last tournament of the regular season, it sets the 70-player field for the FedExCup Playoffs. The tournament thanks title sponsor Wyndham Rewards and presenting sponsor Truist for their continued support. Additional tournament information is available at WyndhamChampionship.com and the tournament’s social media channels (@WyndhamChamp) on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.
About Wyndham Rewards:
Proud title sponsor of the Wyndham Championship, Wyndham Rewards® is the blue thread tying together some of the world’s largest and most well-known travel companies and brands: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company and Club Wyndham®, the flagship vacation ownership brand of Travel + Leisure Co. Recognized as the #1 hotel rewards program by both U.S. News and World Report and USA Today, members—over 106 million enrolled around the world—earn a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay and can redeem for free nights starting at just 7,500 points. With more than 60,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally, no other hotel rewards program is more generous or offers more places to stay. Join for free at WyndhamRewards.com.
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