2025 Patriot All-America Special Event Schedule
Special Events Schedule
December 27 – Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:00 AM at the driving range. The players will be positioned on a platform and will be introduced to the soldier that they will be honoring during the championship. Each golf bag, donated by PING, has the name of a fallen soldier or first responder embroidered on the bag. Each player also receives a bagtag with the soldier’s story.
Highlights include the Air Force Wings of Blue parachute team, a military plane flyover, and special guests.
December 28 – Tour of Luke Air Force Base
An annual tradition for the players in the Patriot is a tour of Luke Air Force Base, where the players get to see what goes on at the base. They usually have an opportunity to meet several servicemen, some of whom are no older than the players, check out an F-35, see a display of artilerary and big guns (always a favorite) and go out on the tarmack to watch the F-35s taking off and landing (be sure to take the ear plugs that are offered to you).
December 28 – Am/Am
Immediately following the Luke Air Force Base visit, there’s an Am/Am event scheduled on two of the golf courses at the Wigwam: the Gold (Male players) and the Blue (Female players). Two collegians and two amateurs will compete in a Shamble. (This is also a practice round for the players, so they will play their own ball throughout the round.)
There will be an awards dinner and prize presentation following the round.
December 29 – Junior Clinic
This event is coordinated by the First Tee Phoenix in partnership with the West Valley Mavericks. Young golfers, ages seven and up. are invited to participate in skill building activities. Some of the collegians will be by to assist and demonstrate the techniques.
For more information contact Stefani Wong at [email protected].