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Free PGA Championship Concessions Serve 800 Staff, Cut Dehydration

5/18/2026

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Eric Babcook, vice president of operations for PGA of America, launched free concessions at the U.S. PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Over 800 staff prepared burgers, chicken sandwiches, Italian sausages and hot dogs.
Fans rated the food 6 out of 10 and praised the under-one-minute, no-line service.
Babcook said the program cut dehydration cases by supplying water and Gatorade and could expand to 81,000-seat football stadiums, noting Coastal Carolina’s adoption.

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Eric Babcook, vice president of operations for PGA of America, launched free concessions at the U.S. PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Over 800 staff prepared burgers, chicken sandwiches, Italian sausages and hot dogs.
Fans rated the food 6 out of 10 and praised the under-one-minute, no-line service.
Babcook said the program cut dehydration cases by supplying water and Gatorade and could expand to 81,000-seat football stadiums, noting Coastal Carolina’s adoption.