Chipotle and Zipline Deliver Burritos by Drone to PGA Tour Golfers
US fast-casual chain Chipotle and drone delivery company Zipline delivered meals to two professional golfers in Austin, Texas. The companies describe it as the first drone food delivery in PGA Tour history.
In Austin, Texas, US restaurant chain Chipotle and drone delivery company Zipline used an unmanned aircraft to bring freshly prepared meals to two professional golfers on the 18th hole of a golf course. The companies describe it as the first drone food delivery in PGA Tour history; the PGA Tour is the leading series of professional golf tournaments. The event was promotional, but it showed how drones can bring food to places that are hard to reach by car.
The delivery took place at the Fazio Canyons course at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa during a practice round ahead of the Austin Championship. Golfer Joel Dahmen received a steak bowl with chips and Queso Blanco, while Mark Hubbard ordered a steak burrito with guacamole.
"Usually after a round, we're the ones making a Chipotle run. This time, Chipotle came to us," Dahmen said. He added: "When your burrito can meet you on 18, it makes you rethink what's possible."
Delivery beyond standard addresses
Chipotle partnered with Zipline in 2025 to offer drone delivery to places beyond traditional delivery addresses, such as backyards and public parks. The service is currently available to Chipotle customers in Dallas and Austin.
Arlie Sisson, Chipotle's Chief Digital Officer, said a golf course is not a place where people would traditionally expect a freshly prepared meal, let alone one arriving from the sky. He said that together with Zipline, the company is using technology to redefine convenience and bring Chipotle to its guests.
