Military Members, Veterans Honored at Farmers Insurance Open

A fan experience like no other for active military members, veterans, and their families. At hole 13, known as the Patriots Post, military members are getting a front row seat to the action.

Day 3 at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Courses drew in hundreds of fans, including active-duty military members, veterans and their families who are getting an up-close seat to the action at hole 13.

“Always great to walk around, even walking in this morning, all the fist bumps and handshakes and the thank you’s,” Joshua Peters, a U.S. Coast Guard Boatswain Mate First Class, told Alani Letang.

Active-duty members got the honor of doing flag attendance by picking up the American flag on the green before golfers putt. It was Peters’ first time doing so.

“It’s a great feeling. San Diego is truly a Coast Guard city. You can feel the love here, it’s a unique experience,” Peters said. “I know a lot of the names coming through. It’s been truly a fun day to shake some hands with some idols,” Peters added.

The Patriots Outpost also had free drinks and food, plus a front row set to the 13th hole.

Lalo McCoy, a U.S. Navy E-6, said, “it’s really cool seeing all the guys you watch on TV all the time. Saw Xander Schauffele earlier, he’s a San Diego guy. Tony Finau right after him. It’s awesome to see all the big players.”