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WM PHOENIX OPEN RECEIVES UNPRECEDENTED COMPETITIVE COMMITMENT FROM PGA TOUR’S TOP STARS FOR 2023 EVENT

The PGA TOUR announced today the WM Phoenix Open Presented by Taylor Morrison was named as one of four additional events with the unprecedented competitive commitment from the PGA TOUR’s top 20 players from its 2022 Player Impact Program. The WM Phoenix Open will also feature an elevated prize purse increasing from $8.2 million in 2022 to $20 million for this year’s edition of “The People’s Open”.

Construction for 2023 WM Phoenix Open Underway

The WM Phoenix Open is more than four months away- 133 days to be exact – and the preparation for next year’s tournament is well underway with construction beginning to take shape at TPC Scottsdale.

2022 WM Phoenix Open and The Thunderbirds Raise More Than $10 Million for Arizona Charities

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – announced the 2022 edition of “The People’s Open” raised more than $10 million ($10,500,000) to be awarded to Arizona charities. This marks the fifth time in tournament history The Thunderbirds and the WM Phoenix Open have raised more than $10 million in charitable dollars in a single tournament.

Modern Day Rockstar Machine Gun Kelly to Headline Friday Night of 2023 Coors Light Birds Nest

The 2023 Coors Light Birds Nest lineup has added another premier headliner to its four-night lineup as Machine Gun Kelly has committed to perform at the Friday, Feb. 10 show.

Tickets and Hospitality Packages on Sale for 2023 WM Phoenix Open

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, announced today tickets are now on sale for the 2023 edition of “The People’s Open,” scheduled to be played Feb. 6-12 at TPC Scottsdale.

Multi-Platinum Entertainer Jason Aldean to Headline Thursday Night of 2023 Coors Light Birds Nest with Special Guest Mackenzie Porter

The 2023 Coors Light Birds Nest lineup continues to take shape as multi-platinum entertainer Jason Aldean has committed to perform at the Thursday, Feb. 9 show along with special guest MacKenzie Porter.

The Chainsmokers to Make Return to Coors Light Birds Nest, Will Close Out the Popular Four-Night Concert Series with Special Guest Gryffin

The lineup for the 2023 Coors Light Birds Nest is starting to take shape as officials confirmed that GRAMMY Award-winning duo The Chainsmokers have committed to perform at the popular four-night concert series, which will take place Feb. 8-11 during WM Phoenix Open week.

The Thunderbirds Partner with Arizona Department of Transportation with Specialty License Plate for Thunderbirds Charities

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open Presented by Taylor Morrison, announced today a partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division to offer a new Thunderbirds Charities specialty license plate.

Special Olympics Arizona and The Thunderbirds Celebrate Grand Opening of New State Office and Distribution Center in Goodyear

The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open – have been long-time supporters of Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) and were on site this week to celebrate the official grand opening of SOAZ’s new state office and distribution center in Goodyear.

Pat Williams Named Tournament Chairman for 2023 WM Phoenix Open

The Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open, have named Pat Williams the Tournament Chairman for the 2023 edition of “The People’s Open”, which will be played in early February, 2023, at TPC Scottsdale.