First Tee honorees to hit ceremonial HOPE Tee Shot at TOUR Championship
Prior to the first round of the 2026 TOUR Championship, First Tee-Metro Atlanta honorees Ariel Collins and Jacob Smith will hit the ceremonial HOPE Tee Shot. Each honoree will also receive a $10,000 scholarship from Accenture to further their education.
Military and Veteran Ticket Program presented by Chipotle
Active-duty, retired, reserve and National Guard members are eligible to claim up to two (2) complimentary tickets for Wednesday’s practice round (August 26) and the option for two (2) complimentary tickets for one competition day of their choice between Thursday and Sunday (August 27-30), while supplies last. The tournament’s Youth Ticket Program presented by Accenture allows each military ticket recipient to bring up to two children (ages 15 and under) for free. Valid identification and credentials are required.
Discounted admission will be provided to veterans and one dependent on Wednesday ($15 plus taxes and fees) and up to two (2) discounted tickets for one of the competition days from Thursday to Sunday ($45 plus taxes and fees).
With every military ticket transaction for Thursday-Sunday, Chipotle will provide a “Buy-One-Get-One” (BOGO) code to be used at any Chipotle restaurant, while supplies last.
Please note military members will need an active GovX account to verify military status and unlock ticket offer. Tickets must be redeemed online only; military tickets will not be available at any of the tournament gates.
Parking
General Parking passes are $25 (plus taxes and fees, limit 2 per person, per day) and fans are encouraged to reserve passes in advance of the championship. All parking passes are digital and fans are encouraged to have their passes downloaded and ready to present upon arrival to help ensure efficient entry and traffic flow.
Record-Setting Contribution from 2025 Tournament
$7.3 million gifted to local nonprofits, supporting key initiatives across Metro Atlanta
TOUR Championship Delivers Community Impact with Record-Setting Contribution from 2025 Tournament
The TOUR Championship announced a record $7.3 million contribution from the 2025 event, up from $7.2 million in 2024. The announcement was made during Charles R. Drew Charter School’s annual STEAM Day, which brought together nearly 60 junior-year students from Drew Charter School at Southern Company Headquarters to dive deeper into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) within the workplace.
East Lake Foundation
The East Lake Foundation was established in 1995 to lead the revitalization of the East Lake neighborhood in Atlanta. Working in a series of strategic partnerships, the Foundation has developed The Villages of East Lake, an award-winning mixed income community; the Charles R. Drew Charter School; the East Lake Family YMCA; the East Lake Sheltering Arms Early Learning Center; the Charlie Yates Golf Course and a new Publix grocery store. The Foundation and its partners sponsor many programs designed to create and nurture a healthy, whole sustainable community where every family can excel and achieve.
First Tee – Metro Atlanta
The mission of the First Tee® of Metro Atlanta is to positively impact the lives of Metro Atlanta’s young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Grove Park Foundation
The foundation is dedicated to revitalizing the Grove Park neighborhood and improving the quality of life by working with local partners, leaders and residents to create a healthy, equitable and vibrant community.
Purpose Built Schools Atlanta
Serving as the blueprint for Purpose Built Communities, the redevelopment of the East Lake community is a landmark achievement in urban renewal. Founded in 1995, the East Lake Foundation was established to help transform the East Lake neighborhood and create new opportunities for the families living there. Working with neighborhood residents and expert public and private partners, the Foundation developed a new community on the site of a former public housing project. Since that time, violent crime has dropped in the neighborhood by 97%. Residents are engaged in health and wellness programs, and many are becoming homeowners.
Focused Community Strategies
Focused Community Strategies (FCS) is a place-based community development organization that works with neighbors and local leaders to strengthen under-resourced communities by developing mixed-income housing, promoting sustainable economic development, and empowering neighborhood engagement. The organization works to advance racial equity, economic mobility, and improved health for residents and families. FCS provides the tools and resources that help residents overcome obstacles and improve their overall quality of life.