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 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 readingThe People’s Day at the People’s Open” is in the Books, World-Class Field Set to Tee it up for Thursday’s First Round
Wednesday marked the first day of limited fans at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and featured some of the biggest stars from the world of sports and entertainment teeing it up with the PGA TOUR’s best at the ever-popular Annexus Pro-Am.
Continue readingGary Woodland and Amy Bockerstette – a 16th Hole Friendship
There likely isn’t a more recognizable or more impactful friendship on the PGA TOUR than 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open champion Gary Woodland and his very good friend Amy Bockerstette who took the world by storm in 2019.
Continue readingTips From the Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins
The 2021 edition of “The People’s Open” will certainly look a little different with considerably smaller crowds and limited hospitality venues, but that means the true WM Phoenix Open golf fans will be able to see more shots than ever before.
Continue readingMonday Kicks Off 2021 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Week with Carlisle Companies Pro-Am
It’s officially tournament week for the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open which prepares to host limited fans beginning Wednesday, February 3. Today was the Carlisle Companies Monday Pro-Am which featured a host of PGA TOUR professionals getting their practice rounds in alongside community leaders and VIPs during a warm Monday afternoon.
Continue readingIn the Community – Girl Scouts of Arizona
Continuing with The Thunderbirds In the Community Conversations, 2021 WM Phoenix Open Assistant Tournament Chairman Michael Golding held a virtual discussion with Christina Spicer, Deputy Director of the Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus-Pine Council.
Continue reading2021 WM Sustainability Forum Expands to Two-Day Virtual Event
HOUSTON — Jan. 27, 2021 — Waste Management will host “Breakthrough” the 2021 WM Sustainability Forum on February 3 and 4. The virtual Forum, taking place in two hour blocks over two days, is held in conjunction with the PGA TOUR’s WM Phoenix Open, and brings together a mix of experts, customers, academia, government employees, non-government organizations (NGOs), businesses and the next generation of leaders to share insights, exchange ideas and create innovative strategies.
Continue readingThunderbirds Charities Donates more than $2.5 Million to Valley Charities During Fall Funding Cycle
Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to 56 Valley charities during its 2020 fall funding cycle.
Continue readingFrom Ireland with Love – Padraig Harrington’s Thoughts on ‘The People’s Open’
Padraig Harrington, or Paddy as he’s affectionately called. The upbeat demeanor and unmistakably thick accent and bumpy cadence of the Irishman is simply unforgettable – say nothing of his three Major championship victories.
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