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From the Desk of Lou Woodcock
Hey, guys and gals! Just a note from the top of 2025. I had a surgery, last week, and have be recovering the past few days. I am healing much faster than expected, and am ready for the @wmpo to fire up! As always, as the brains behind Cruzwood Communications, I am...
Meet the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman – Michael Golding
Each year brings new excitement to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, but with last year’s event limited by the coronavirus pandemic, the enthusiasm and anticipation for the 2022 edition of “The People’s Open” is at an all-time high. Leading the charge for The...
The WMPO is Just About Here!
WHO IS READY!!! We are just under three weeks out for the "Peoples' Open." Please go to https://wmphoenixopen.com/general-admission-options/ for all GAs and packages. We will see you there!!!
THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES AWARDS $120,000 GRANT TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA
Thunderbirds Charities – the charitable giving arm of The Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open – recently awarded Special Olympics Arizona $120,000 to help support and fund its “Return to Activities” initiative coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic....
14TH ANNUAL BARE ASPEN WINE AND BEER TASTING SET FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 IN FLAGSTAFF
Special Olympics Arizona would like to invite all supporters of SOAZ to its 14th annual Bare Aspen Wine and Beer Tasting event, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 28 (1 – 5 p.m.) at Arizona Nordic Village in Flagstaff. Proceeds from this event will benefit Special...
An Interview with PGA TOUR Pro Charley Hoffman
What’s it like going from 20-year PGA TOUR veteran to third-grade teacher? Charley Hoffman, Waste Management brand ambassador and four-time winner on the PGA TOUR had enough time on his hands to sit down with 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman...
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. Recently, The Thunderbirds went to Special Olympics Arizona’s headquarters in...
Farewell to Thunderbirds Executive Director John Bridger
Friday, May 29 marked John Bridger’s final day as Executive Director of The Thunderbirds, so we wanted to take a minute to recognize and honor our leader and fellow Thunderbird. The 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open was John’s 18th and final tournament as Executive...
Thunderbirds Lend a Hand at Local Food Banks
The Thunderbirds are no strangers to charities like St. Mary’s Food Bank and United Food Bank and their mission to alleviate hunger through the gathering and distribution of food. In fact, The Thunderbirds routinely donate to these community-based organizations that...
Special Olympics Arizona Adapts to Empower, Engage Athletes
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — The cancellation of sporting events the last two months affected athletes at all levels – and that includes Special Olympians. The biggest event of the year for Special Olympics Arizona is the Summer Games, typically held in May. SEE THE ENTIRE...