Dunkin’® Tees Off a Big Week in Golf with New “Tee” Drinks, MUNCHKINS® Golf Ball Sleeves and John Daly Partnership

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 15, 2026--

As one of golf’s biggest championships gets underway, Dunkin’ is kicking off a weeklong celebration of the routines, rituals and moments that define how golfers and fans alike show up to the game – whether it’s the first iced coffee before an early tee time, a Refresher at the turn or a post-round stop on the way home.

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With new “Tee” drinks and a MUNCHKINS® Golf Ball Sleeve, a limited edition co-branded collection with TaylorMade® Golf Company, a Westhampton Beach Dunkin’golf store takeover and new content featuring 2x Major Champion John Daly, Dunkin’ is showing up even bigger for the week when the game takes center stage.

Golf Week Sips, Collectibles and On-Course Extras

Available nationwide today, Dunkin’ is introducing two limited-time “Tee” drinks inspired by iconic golf sips, alongside a 3-ctMUNCHKINS Golf Ball Sleeve* featuring a TaylorMade SpeedSoft golf ball.

Dunkin’ is also teaming up with one of golf's most recognizable personalities, John Daly, in all-new content showcasing how he enjoys his drinks – the Daly way – always leaving “a little bit of room.” Follow @Dunkin on social for additional content and behind-the-scenes moments with John throughout the week.

On Thursday, June 18, guests who purchase any beverage at participating Dunkin’ restaurants can receive a free Tee Cup Holder, while supplies last.** Designed with a custom Dunkin’ argyle print, the 18th hole-inspired accessory holds an iced beverage during tee-off.

Dunkin’ x TaylorMade Tee Up Exclusive Golf Merch

Dunkin’ has the drinks and MUNCHKINS® covered – now the brand is bringing that same energy to the course with fresh merch. Dunkin’ and TaylorMade are teaming up on an exclusive collaboration inspired by life on and off the course.

Available beginning Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. ET on DunkinRunsonMerch.com, the limited-edition co-branded collection includes:

Guests can also shop additional limited-edition Dunkin’ golf merch, including Club Covers ($49.99), an Argyle Golf Polo ($49.99) and Socks ($24.99), a Rope Hat ($29.99), and Oversized Ball Markers ($12.99) exclusively on DunkinRunsonMerch.com.

Dunkin’ Brings the Clubhouse to Westhampton Beach

To cap off its golf festivities, Dunkin’ is bringing something extra for spectators headed to Shinnecock Hills. Beginning today, the brand is turning its Westhampton Beach Dunkin’ (223 Montauk Highway) into a golf-inspired destination, featuring a golf-themed interior transformation with a putting green, a custom golf cart and photo-worthy moments inspired by the game for guests to enjoy.

Bonuses Worth Swinging For

Dunkin’ Rewards members can also earn bonus points throughout the week with a series of limited-time offers:

To stay up to date on Dunkin’s latest seasonal offerings, visit DunkinDonuts.com or sign up for alerts through the Dunkin’ newsroom. Follow Dunkin’ on Instagram, TikTok and X for more on the brand’s newest menu items, collaborations and announcements.

*Offer limited to one (1) MUNCHKINS Golf Ball Sleeve per transaction while supplies last at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide. Exclusions and terms apply.

**Offer valid for one (1) free Dunkin’ Tee Cup Holder with any purchase of any beverage on the same receipt at participating Dunkin’ locations. Offer not available on delivery platforms. No cash refunds. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or coupon. While supplies last. Participation may vary.

***Offer valid 6/16/26-6/17/26. Single-use per member per day. Offer must be activated on the mobile app. After activation, discount will automatically apply to qualifying mobile order or in store upon scanning your Dunkin' Rewards ID. Valid at participating US Dunkin' stores by Dunkin' Rewards members who order ahead in the Dunkin’ App, scan their Dunkin' Rewards ID at checkout or pay with an enrolled Dunkin' card. Bonus points can be earned on base points only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or coupon. For full rewards program terms, please visit dunkindonuts.com/terms.

† Offer valid 6/20/26-6/21/26. Single-use per member per day. Offer valid at participating US Dunkin' stores by Dunkin' Rewards members who order ahead in the Dunkin’ App or at the drive-thru by scanning their Dunkin' Rewards ID at checkout or paying with an enrolled Dunkin' card. Bonus points are provided on base points only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or coupon. For full rewards program terms, please visit dunkindonuts.com/terms.

About Dunkin’

Dunkin’, founded in 1950, is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 14,200 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit DunkinDonuts.com and InspireBrands.com.

About TaylorMade Golf Company

Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, TaylorMade Golf is a leading manufacturer of high-performance golf equipment, golf balls, accessories. TaylorMade has a history of innovative industry-leading products such as the Qi4D Drivers, TP5/TP5x Golf Balls, P·Series irons and Spider Tour putters. TaylorMade’s innovations touch all sectors of the golf industry, including customization, personalization and the standalone lifestyle brand “Sun Day Red” in partnership with Tiger Woods. A major force across the world's professional tours, TaylorMade has an unrivaled athlete portfolio that includes Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Nelly Korda, Brooke Henderson, Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood, Charley Hull and more.

Dunkin' and TaylorMade announce a limited-edition co-branded golf merch collection inspired by life on and off the course, launching on DunkinRunsonMerch.com on June 16 at 10 a.m. ET. The collection features exclusive TaylorMade x Dunkin’ items, alongside golf-themed gear like club covers, ball markers and more.

The Dunkin' MUNCHKINS® Golf Ball Sleeve features an assorted mix of three MUNCHKINS® Donut Hole Treats and one custom Dunkin' x TaylorMade SpeedSoft golf ball.

Dunkin’ teams up with 2x Major Champion John Daly in all-new golf content, showcasing how he enjoys his drinks – the Daly way.

Dunkin’ introduces two limited-time “Tee” drinks: Peach “Tee” Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink inspired by classic peach tea, and the Raspberry "Tee" Lemonade, blending sweet-tart lemonade with iced black tea and raspberry flavor.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The B-52 that crashed during a test flight at an Air Force base in California was airborne for just over three minutes before plunging to the ground at a rate nearly 10 times faster than a plane normally descends for landing, limited tracking data shows.

All eight people aboard were killed in Monday's fiery crash of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, which was taking part in a routine test mission as part of an overall program to keep the long-running aircraft flying for decades to come. It was not yet clear Tuesday what caused the plane to crash, and officials at Edwards Air Force Base said it could take up to six months to complete the investigation.

The B-52 was airborne for 3 minutes and 15 seconds, according to AirNav Systems, a flight tracking website.

Flight tracking that was available Tuesday shows the bomber turning to the northeast right after taking off and nearly completing a 180 degree turn before crashing on another runway, according to AirNav Systems. The data that comes from a system called “multilateration” doesn’t show precise altitude and speed information, but it does show the plane fell to earth at a rate of descent of 5,056 feet (1,541 meters) per minute.

The airfield remained closed Tuesday. Crews were making the crash site safe for search and recovery teams to enter, after fires flared up overnight, said Mike Paoli, a spokesperson for the 412 Test Wing at Edwards.

The aircraft was supporting a “radar modernization program,” Col. James Hayes, the deputy commander for the 412 Test Wing, said Monday. In 2025, Boeing sent a B-52 to Edwards with a modernized radar system that is key to keeping the bomber in the air through at least 2050, nearly a century after it first entered service.

A test team planned to conduct ground and flight test activities on the aircraft throughout 2026 to feed a production decision, the Air Force said in a 2025 news release. The modern Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system replaced the aircraft’s antiquated radar. It was unclear if that was the same aircraft involved in Monday’s crash.

AESA replaced 1960s radar technology and offers improved navigation and targeting capabilities, according to a 2023 news release from Raytheon, which designed the new system for the Air Force's entire B-52 fleet.

The B-52, a long-range bomber that entered service in 1955, is designed to carry both conventional and nuclear weapons. It has been used in conflicts involving the U.S. military from Vietnam to Iran.

Along with a new radar, the fleet of 76 B-52s are scheduled to receive additional upgrades, including new engines, crew compartments, conventional and nuclear communication systems, avionics and weapons. The military said the goal is to make the B-52 a complement to the Air Force’s newest strategic bomber, the B-21 Raider.

Aerial footage showed virtually nothing left of the aircraft that went down at the base in the Mojave Desert about 100 miles (161 km) northeast of Los Angeles. Officials determined no one could have survived after reviewing footage of the crash, Hayes said at a news conference.

Those on the B-52 included government contractors, Boeing employees and uniformed military.

Edwards is home to the 412th Test Wing, which conducts regular developmental testing of all Air Force aircraft, weapons systems, software and components before purchase by the service as well as throughout their life span. Test missions take place at Edwards daily, Hayes said.

The base is where Air Force test pilot Chuck Yeager reached a speed of Mach 1.05 and broke the sound barrier in 1947.

Aviation safety experts have said their first thoughts about what might have caused the crash were about a malfunction in the flight controls or engines, but it is way too early to know. And investigators will consider a myriad of factors, including the age and maintenance of the plane.

J. Joseph, a retired Marine Corps colonel and airline pilot. said that even in a B-52 with eight engines, a malfunction can make the plane difficult to control if the pilot loses the outboard engines, and the forces pushing the plane get out of balance in a condition Joseph called asymmetric thrust. Although if there is time, the pilots can adjust the other throttles to rebalance the forces.

Heather Penney, a former F-16 combat pilot and aviation expert, said she knew one of the people who died aboard the B-52 personally -- reinforcing how tragic this crash is for the close-knit community of military aviators. She declined to name the person before officials do.

She said it is unlikely that pilot error caused this crash given the expert training and experience of the test pilots on this flight. The age of the B-52 also opens up the possibility of problems with the structure of the plane.

“The youngest B- 52 was delivered to the Air Force in 1962. That was before the Cuban missile crisis, before the first man walked on the moon, before we had personal computers,” said Penney, who is director of Studies and Research at The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. “These are old airplanes. They’re structurally robust, but they are old aircraft. So structural failure can’t be ruled out.”

All the modernization efforts and upgrades that have been made to the B-52s over the decades have extended the life of these planes. At some point, these bombers will have to be replaced, but for now they continue to play a crucial role for the Air Force.

“The B-52 fleet that we have today, is the backbone of America’s bomber force. It’s over 50% of our bomber force, and it can go further, have larger payload, and stay airborne longer without refueling than any of our other bombers,” Penney said. “There’s no other bomber in our force has the attributes of the B-52. It’s been a workhorse. It’s going to continue to be a workhorse.”

Funk reported from Omaha, Nebraska. Associated Press journalist Konstantin Toropin contributed from Washington, D.C.

This image taken from video provided by KABC shows law enforcement responding to the scene of an aircraft crash, Monday, June 15, 2026, near Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. (KABC via AP)