Golf.com: Bringing the Anthem to the PGA Tour: One Family's Story of Service

What began as a simple “why doesn’t the PGA Tour play the National Anthem?” question has blossomed into Folds of Honor Friday—a heartfelt tradition that pauses tournaments to honor military service and sacrifice. Spearheaded by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, the initiative has brought a new patriotic spirit to golf.

Central to this movement is Jackson Roos, a Folds of Honor scholarship recipient whose dad served in the military and survived the 1994 Pope Air Force Base tragedy. His family’s story shows how a single voice can reshape golf culture and inspire an entire sport to pay tribute to those who serve.