The Thunderbirds announced today Chance Cozby has been appointed Executive Director of The Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Cozby will begin his role on Nov. 1, 2019, and will officially replace current Executive Director John Bridger in spring of 2020.
Continue readingThunderbirds Charities Spotlight | Barrow Neurological Institute
Thunderbirds Charities has donated more than $950,000 to Barrow Neurological Institute – an internationally renowned medical center offering care for people from all corners of the world with brain and spine diseases, disorders and injuries.
Continue readingConstruction Begins for the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Thunderbirds Charities Spotlight | Barrow Neurological Institute
Construction Begins for the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open
It’s the middle of September and more than 100 days away from the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open, but construction has already begun on the various hospitality venues at TPC Scottsdale in preparation for the next edition of The People’s Open.
Continue readingWaste Management Phoenix Open Joins United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework
Expanding its commitment to hosting the largest zero waste sporting event, the Waste Management Phoenix Open is the first PGA TOUR tournament to join the United Nations Climate Change, Sports for Climate Action international collaboration.
Continue readingPGA TOUR Star Saves WM Phoenix Open Volunteer from Tragic Accident
Tony Finau, one of the PGA TOUR’s most recognizable stars, was finishing up his practice work on Wednesday of tournament week just before the start of the 2018 WM Phoenix Open.
Continue readingThunderbirds Charities Spotlight | PCH: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
How to Become a WM Phoenix Open Top Fan

The WM Phoenix Open has some great news for our Facebook followers! Monday, August 5, the WM Phoenix Open will award a number of our Top Fans with two tickets to the 2020 event. And at the end of August, we will give one random Top Fan four tickets to #ThePeoplesOpen next January.
What is a Top Fan on Facebook?
The social network recently added the Top Fan Badge which rewards followers for being one of the most active people on a specific page. That includes watching the page’s videos, liking or reacting to content and commenting on or sharing posts. And to let everyone know how awesome you are, Facebook displays a badge next to Top Fan names when they interact with that page’s content.
How do I become a Top Fan?
Make sure to engage and interact with WM Phoenix Open content on Facebook. That includes liking or reacting to posts, watching videos to completion, sharing content, and, of course, commenting on WM Phoenix Open posts. Make sure to keep the comments clean and have fun!
Thank you to all of our Top Fans, and we look forward to seeing the next batch of our valued commentators at the end of August!
Thunderbirds Charities Gives $3.85 Million to Valley Charities during Spring Funding Cycle
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – awarded $3.85 million in grants to 65 Valley charities during its Spring 2019 funding cycle.
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