In The News Archives

Update from 2021 Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins

“Over the last five months, the world has been rocked by unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the hosts of one of the leading community-driven sporting events in the world, The Thunderbirds are doing

The Thunderbirds Team Up with Special Olympics Arizona Staff to Help Pack ‘Return to Play’ Bags for SOAZ Athletes

Playing safely is of paramount importance these days, and thanks to The Thunderbirds, when Special Olympics Arizona athletes return to competition, they will be doing so in a safe manner.

Thunderbirds Sponsor Arizona High School National Title Winners

(left to right) Sydney Seigel, Carolyn Fuller, Katie Stinchcomb, Kyla Wilde and Lexi Pelle

The Thunderbirds’ mission, outside of hosting the Waste Management Phoenix Open, has always been to promote local communities through sports – most notably the game of golf – and support children and families and Arizona.

Charley Hoffman goes On The Clock with 2021 Tournament Chairman Scott Jenkins

Ever wonder where some of the PGA TOUR’s best go to eat when they’re in Scottsdale for the Waste Management Phoenix Open? How about their favorite bands or what they do in their free time?

In the Community – Local First Arizona

In this installment of In the Community Conversations, 2021 tournament chairman Scott Jenkins held a virtual call with Kimber Lanning, President and CEO of Local First Arizona.

Thunderbirds Charities Gives Back to Community with $3.8 Million Donation to Valley Non-Profits During Covid-19 Crisis

Keeping with their mission to support local non-profit organizations here in the Valley, Thunderbirds Charities – the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – awarded more than $3.8 million in grants to 43 Valley charities during its 2020 spring funding cycle.