Special Olympics Arizona is one of 43 organizations  selected to receive a grant in a new Grassroots Grants Program, an initiative that was introduced through the golf industry’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Collaboration and designed to increase participation...

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 Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, announced today tickets are now on sale for the 2022 tournament, scheduled to be played Feb. 7-13 at TPC Scottsdale. Additionally, Tournament Chairman Michael Golding unveiled plans for the 2022 edition of...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...