GREENSBORO, N.C. – – Folds of Honor Friday returns to the Wyndham Championship, in partnership with Folds of Honor and the PGA TOUR, prior to the start of the second round of the 2026 Wyndham Championship, the tournament announced today. The 87th annual Wyndham Championship is set for Aug. 5-9, 2026, 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 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. 7, Folds of Honor and the Wyndham Championship will host a special ceremony at the flag poles near the Sedgefield clubhouse and Margaritaville at the Wyndham.
Scholarships will be recognized, the American Flag will be raised by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard including Nathaniel Degraffenried, Cecil Summers, Justin Washington and Erik Young. To close the ceremony, United States Army Veteran Dr. Frank Thomas of High Point, N.C., will sing the National Anthem at approximately 6:32 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.
“We are thrilled to have Folds of Honor back at 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 make selfless sacrifices on behalf of our nation and communities throughout central North Carolina. This 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 in partnership with Wyndham Rewards, 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 an integral part of the community, 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 is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 73,000 scholarships totaling over $340 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 43 percent are minorities and 57 percent female. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation’s heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is serving as Commander of Recruiting for the Oklahoma Air Guard. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit 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, one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors and Club Wyndham®, the flagship vacation ownership brand of Travel + Leisure Co. Recognized as the #1 hotel rewards program by USA Today, program members—over 124 million enrolled—earn a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay and can redeem for free nights at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals around the world. Through Wyndham Rewards Experiences, members can use their points to bid on one-of-a-kind experiences and live events while Wyndham Rewards Insider—a first-of-its-kind travel
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