In The News Archives

Thunderbirds 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.

Former 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.

In 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

Chez 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.

The 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.

Gary Woodland Discusses Masters Prep with 2021 Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins

With MASTERS week upon us, 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open tournament chairman Scott Jenkins sat down with 2018 WM Phoenix Open champion and 2019 U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland to chat about how to prepare for a tradition unlike any other.

In the Community – Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Continuing with The Thunderbirds In the Community Conversations, last year’s WM Phoenix Open tournament chairman Tim Woods held a virtual discussion with Dr. Wayne Franklin, accomplished cardiovascular surgeon…

The Thunderbirds and Rebuilding Together Help Build a Healthier Home for Valley Resident

To celebrate Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun’s 30th anniversary and as part of their commitment to local non-profit organizations, The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – helped Rebuilding Together…

Gary Woodland goes On The Clock with 2021 Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins

Watch 2018 WM Phoenix Open and 2019 U.S. Open Champion Gary Woodland go “On the Clock” with 2021 Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins and get an inside look into what makes the TOUR Pro tick.

In the Community – Arizona Council on Economic Education

Today’s In the Community check in is with Thunderbirds Big Chief Tim Woods and Elena Zee, President and CEO of Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE). Zee and Woods discussed the current challenges surrounding the COVID-19 crisis,