The Ascendant Presented by Blue, a premier experience on the Korn Ferry Tour, announced a partnership with Folds of Honor to recognize U.S. military service members, first responders and their families during a ceremony at the conclusion of play on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at TPC Colorado.
Folds of Honor is a foundation that provides academic scholarships to the families of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Since it began in 2007, the organization has provided more than 52,000 scholarships valued at about $244 million in all 50 states.
During the third round of play, local Folds of Honor scholarship recipients will tend the pin on hole 18, and a closing ceremony immediately following play will include the singing of the National Anthem and presentation of colors. Additionally, all at the Ascendant Presented by Blue are encouraged to wear red, white and blue on Saturday as an outward display of unity and an inward commitment to meeting sacrifice with hope for the families of America’s heroes. For the third consecutive year, spectators will have the opportunity to support Folds of Honor by making a flat donation or a per-birdie pledge at TPC Colorado’s famed 13th hole. Visit foh.org/KFT for more information.
“We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to honor the heroic men and women, as well as their brave families, who protect our freedoms around the world and keep us safe here at home,” says Tournament Director Drew Blass. “We appreciate Lt. Col. Dan Rooney and Folds of Honor for their partnership and all they do to support those who sacrifice so much for our country.”
This initiative is part of a new Folds of Honor program supported tour-wide that officially debuted in June at the Memorial Tournament and is being activated at select events on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and the Korn Ferry Tour throughout the year. Because of the Ascendant Presented by Blue’s partnership with Folds of Honor and participation in the program, 13 individuals in the Denver area will receive academic scholarships on behalf of the tournament.
A variety of daily, weekly and elevated ticket options for the sixth annual Ascendant Presented by Blue from July 8-14 at TPC Colorado are available for purchase online or at the gate. U.S. active duty and military retirees with a valid military ID as well as fans 15 and under with a ticketed adult receive free admission. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit theascendant.com/tickets.