Earlier this week, Chipotle and Zipline completed the first drone food delivery in PGA Tour history, bringing freshly prepared Chipotle orders to Joel Dahmen and Mark Hubbard on the 18th hole at the Fazio Canyons course at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas, during their practice round for the Austin Championship. 

On the menu: Dahmen’s steak bowl with chips and Queso Blanco and Hubbard’s steak burrito with guac. 

“Usually after a round, we’re the ones making a Chipotle run. This time, Chipotle came to us,” says Dahmen. “When your burrito can meet you on 18, it makes you rethink what’s possible.” 

Chipotle first partnered with Zipline in 2025 to expand delivery beyond traditional destinations, including backyards and public parks. Zipline drone food delivery service is currently available for Chipotle customers in Dallas and Austin.

“A golf course isn’t a place you’d traditionally expect to have a freshly prepared meal delivered—or, even better, have it arrive from the sky. That’s what makes this moment so exciting,” says Arlie Sisson, Chief Digital Officer at Chipotle. “Together with Zipline, we’re using technology to redefine convenience and bring Chipotle to our guests.”

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

On demand delivery was a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

Check out our winners here.

The awards celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world. Our winners were revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

The event consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.