In The News Archives

Cody Johnson Added to Wednesday Lineup Featuring Miranda Lambert at Coors Light Birds Nest

Country music artist Cody Johnson has been added to the lineup for the Coors Light Birds Nest, and will open for Wednesday headline artist Miranda Lambert to kick off the popular four-night concert series at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert to Perform at 2020 Coors Light Birds Nest

The lineup for the 2020 Coors Light Birds Nest is starting to take shape as country music superstars Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert have committed to perform at the popular entertainment venue at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Condoleezza Rice to Headline WM Phoenix Open Tee-Off Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 3

The Thunderbirds announced today the 66th United States Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, will be the headline guest for the Waste Management Phoenix Open Tee-Off Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in downtown Phoenix.

Thunderbirds Charities Spotlight | Barrow Neurological Institute

Thunderbirds Charities has donated more than $950,000 to Barrow Neurological Institute – an internationally renowned medical center offering care for people from all corners of the world with brain and spine diseases, disorders and injuries.

PGA TOUR Star Saves WM Phoenix Open Volunteer from Tragic Accident

Tony Finau, one of the PGA TOUR’s most recognizable stars, was finishing up his practice work on Wednesday of tournament week just before the start of the 2018 WM Phoenix Open.

How to Become a WM Phoenix Open Top Fan

The WM Phoenix Open has some great news for our Facebook followers! Monday, August 5, the WM Phoenix Open will award a number of our Top Fans with two tickets to the 2020 event. And at the end of August, we will give one random Top Fan four tickets to #ThePeoplesOpen next January.

What is a Top Fan on Facebook?

The social network recently added the Top Fan Badge which rewards followers for being one of the most active people on a specific page. That includes watching the page’s videos, liking or reacting to content and commenting on or sharing posts. And to let everyone know how awesome you are, Facebook displays a badge next to Top Fan names when they interact with that page’s content.

How do I become a Top Fan?

Make sure to engage and interact with WM Phoenix Open content on Facebook. That includes liking or reacting to posts, watching videos to completion, sharing content, and, of course, commenting on WM Phoenix Open posts. Make sure to keep the comments clean and have fun!

Thank you to all of our Top Fans, and we look forward to seeing the next batch of our valued commentators at the end of August!

Thunderbirds Charities Gives $3.85 Million to Valley Charities during Spring Funding Cycle

Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – awarded $3.85 million in grants to 65 Valley charities during its Spring 2019 funding cycle.

PGA TOUR announces expanded schedule of 49 events for 2019-20 season

The PGA TOUR today announced an expanded 2019-20 Season schedule of 49 FedExCup tournaments, featuring a dramatically changed opening segment and several late-season adjustments to accommodate the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Thunderbirds Charities Spotlight | Arizona Science Center

The Arizona Science Center’s CREATE Program builds a science and engineering foundation where children of all ages can experience hands-on learning in an interactive space.

Gary Woodland’s Win at U.S. Open Inspired By Amy Bockerstette

As 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open Champion Gary Woodland was coming down the stretch of his 2019 U.S. Open victory at Pebble beach, he had a fan – and a friend – by his side. Amy Bockerstette and Woodland have been friends since their special encounter at the 2019 WM Phoenix Open where they played the famed 16th hole together.