The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – announced 2021 Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins was elected Big Chief of The Thunderbirds for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Continue readingThunderbirds Volunteer at Ability 360’s Disability Community Vaccination Event Supporting Special Olympics
The Thunderbirds continue to be active in the community and routinely donate money to many community-based organizations that improve the quality of life for Arizonans in need.
Continue readingIt Starts with Junior Golf – JGAA’s Thunderbird Invitational
The game of golf is extremely important to the State of Arizona, and with roughly 200 golf courses in the Phoenix area alone, the game is a defining feature of the Valley of the Sun. The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – are obviously extremely familiar with golf
Continue readingPGA TOUR and DraftKings expand relationship with Arizona market access and plans for one-of-a-kind retail sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale
Following the Arizona Legislature’s passage of HB 2772, which would authorize fantasy sports and sports betting in the state pending action from Governor Doug Ducey, the PGA TOUR and DraftKings Inc.
Continue readingMichael Golding Named Tournament Chairman for 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open
The Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, have named Michael Golding the Tournament Chairman for the 2022 edition of “The People’s Open”, which will be played in early February, 2022, at TPC Scottsdale.
Continue readingFurlan’s Marine in Gautier, Mississippi Wins $100,000 Through WM Contest at 2021 WM Phoenix Open
Furlan’s Marine in Gautier, Miss. has won $100,000 through “Waste Management’s Million Dollar Shot” contest at the 2021 WM Phoenix Open. Waste Management (WM), title sponsor of the PGA TOUR tournament, tied the excitement of this past Saturday’s 3rd round with a chance for an existing small or medium-sized business customer to win a $1 million-dollar or $100,000 prize.
Continue readingKoepka Comes From Behind to Win Second Waste Management Phoenix Open Title
The 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open has come to a thrilling conclusion with four-time Major winner and 2015 WM Phoenix Open champion rising to the top of a jam-packed leaderboard at the end of Sunday’s final round, finishing at 19-under for the tournament to beat Kyoung-Hoon Lee and Xander Schauffele by one shot .
Continue readingSpieth, Schauffele Share Lead After Near Record-Breaking Performances in Saturday’s Third Round
It was a day for nearly broken records at “The People’s Open” for Saturday’s third round with almost perfect weather as a backdrop. Russell Henley tied the back-nine scoring record at TPC Scottsdale with five birdies and an eagle, joining five players including Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler to card 29’s.
Continue readingThunderbirds, Waste Management Phoenix Open Raise $115,250 for Local Charities Through Faces on 16 Campaign
The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – announced today the tournament raised $115,250 through its Faces on 16 campaign, a program that had fans donate money to have their face at the iconic 16th hole during the 2021 playing of the “The People’s Open”.
Continue readingSchauffele Takes Lead After Day Two at The Waste Management Phoenix Open
Friday’s second round at Waste Management Phoenix Open saw continued strong play from some of the best the PGA TOUR has to offer. Xander Schauffele started the day off slowly under the beautiful Scottsdale sky, with only one birdie on the front-nine, but caught fire on the back with a four-hole stretch of three birdies and an eagle on the par-five 15th hole.
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