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2018 Blessings in a Backpack

For the past nine years, The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – have partnered with the PGA TOUR Wives Association to support Blessings in a Backpack.

2018 Blessings in a Backpack

Durante los últimos nueve años, los Thunderbirds – anfitriones del Abierto Waste Management de Phoenix – se han asociado con PGA TOUR Wives Association para dar apoyo a Blessings in a Backpack.

100 Days Away from the 2019 WM Phoenix Open

Construction has begun and we are officially only 100 days away from the 2019 edition of #ThePeoplesOpen. In the coming months, TPC Scottsdale will transform into a spectacle of sights, sounds and spectacular golf – bringing some of the best players from around the world – and more importantly, our flocks of our incredible fans.

Thunderbird Charity Spotlight – Tumbleweed, A Service of UMOM

Thunderbirds Charities recently donated funds from the spring funding cycle to UMOM and Tumbleweed to help them serve Arizona’s homeless communities. UMOM and Tumbleweed, with the help of Thunderbirds Charities, serve 10,000 individuals per year by giving some of the area’s most vulnerable people the tools and guidance to move into permanent housing.

Thunderbirds Donate $200,000 to Child Crisis Arizona

Thunderbirds Charities recently donated $200,000 to Child Crisis Arizona – an organization dedicated to providing Arizona children a safe environment free from abuse and neglect.

E:60 – The Scottsdale Tee Party

ESPN E:60 and Tom Rinaldi take us into the exciting world of the 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open.

The Thunderbirds Step in to Support Local Olympian’s Dreams

Since her time as a middle schooler, Macy Eide has always dreamed about representing her country as an Olympic hockey player. Her hard worked finally paid off and her dream came true in July when she was officially asked to join the U.S. Jr. Olympic team.

Thunderbirds Charities Donates $1 Million to Special Olympics Arizona, More Than $3.1 Million to Other Valley Charities During Spring Funding Cycle

Thunderbirds Charities, the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds – hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Presented by The Ak-Chin Indian Community – awarded more than $3.1 million in grants to 51 Valley charities during its 2018 spring funding cycle – including a record one-time donation of $1 million to Special Olympics Arizona for its new State Competitions Distribution and Training Center.

ESPN’s My Wish | Morgan Meets Her Golf Idol

The WM Phoenix Open is full of memorable moments and emotional encounters, but for one 18-year-old from Tallahassee, the 2018 tournament provided an opportunity to meet one of her golf heroes: three-time major champion, Jordan Spieth.

PGA TOUR unveils significantly revamped 2018-19 Season schedule

The PGA TOUR today unveiled a revamped tournament schedule for next season, providing an exciting change for players and fans as they are able to engage in – and better follow – a cadence of events highlighted by significant championships every month and culminating with the FedExCup Playoffs in August.