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.
Continue readingThunderbirds Charities awards Zion Institute $80,000 to expand its Early Childhood Education Excellence
Thunderbirds Charities recently presented Zion Institute a check in the amount of $80,000, towards the expansion of their PS-EXCELLENCE (Preschool excellence) program.
Continue readingFormer WM Phoenix Open Champs Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowler Commit to Play in “The People’s Open”, World No. 40 Matt Kuchar also added to Field
Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins announced today World No. 12 Brooks Koepka and five-time PGA TOUR winner Rickie Fowler, both former Waste Management Phoenix Open champions, committed to play in the 2021 edition of “The People’s Open”, which will tee it up February 1-7 at TPC Scottsdale.
Continue readingIn the Community Conversations – Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
Throughout 2020 and now into the new year, The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – have reached out to their incredible charity partners to help spread messages of hope and help to the local communities
Continue readingChez Reavie Sits Down with 2021 WM Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins
ASU Sun Devil legend and local fan favorite Chez Reavie recently sat down with 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open tournament chairman and proud Arizona Wildcat alum Scott Jenkins to talk about the strange 2020 golf season, the state of his golf game.
Continue readingThe Thunderbirds Pitch in at St. Mary’s Food Bank for the Holidays
The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – were back at St. Mary’s Food Bank before the Thanksgiving Holiday to assist with emergency food preparation.
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