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Thunderbirds raise record $9.37 million, elevate all-time mark to over $111 million
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he Thunderbirds, hosts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open presented by the Ak-Chin Indian Community, raised a
record $9,369,873 for local charities through proceeds raised from the 2016 tournament, Big Chief Dan Mahoney announced in August. This is the highest single-year charitable
donation in tournament history, breaking last year’s total of $9,060,731, and marks the second consecutive year that The Thunderbirds have eclipsed $9 million in charitable dollars raised in a single year. The Thunderbirds and the Waste
Management Phoenix Open have raised more than $45 million ($45,742,241) for charities since 2010 when Waste Management became title sponsor. In its history, dating back to 1932, the Phoenix Open has raised more than $111 million ($111,788,807) for charities in Arizona. “We are proud of our history of giving back
to the community and excited that once again we were able to break the single-year record for charitable dollars earned through the Waste Management Phoenix Open presented by the Ak-Chin Indian Community,” Mahoney said. “Each year we receive outstanding support from Waste Management, as well as from corporate sponsors, volunteers and of course the fans, and we can’t do this without them.” The 2016 Waste Management Phoenix
Open was another record-setting event, as three tournament attendance records were broken. For the week, 618,365 fans attended smashing last year’s record of 564,368. Additionally, single-day attendance records were broken on Friday (160,415) and Saturday (201,003). “Waste Management couldn’t be
prouder of our role as title sponsor of the ‘Greenest Show on Grass’ and one of the most charitable tournaments on the PGA Tour,” Jim Trevathan, Waste Management executive vice president and chief operating officer said. “With increasing, and record- breaking annual attendance, we’re pleased that so many charities benefit and the Waste Management Phoenix Open truly makes an inspiring difference from both a community and environmental standpoint.” The tournament, also known as “The
Greatest Show on Grass,” will be held at TPC Scottsdale on Jan. 30-Feb. 5 in 2017. Long known as the most well-attended golf tournament in the world, it has gained legendary status for being the most unique stop on the PGA Tour. In fact, last year’s tournament, included 618,365 fans for the week. The 2017 edition will mark the 82nd playing of the event (one of the five oldest events on the PGA Tour) and the eighth as the Waste Management Phoenix Open. n
Unbelievably, a record 618,365 fans turned out earlier this year for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Next year’s “Greatest Show on Grass” is set for Jan. 30- Feb 5. at the TPC Scottsdale.
Charles Schwab Cup seeks volunteers to work pro-ams
If you have a basic knowledge of golf and love the game, the PGA Tour Champions Tour wants you! The Charles Schwab Cup Championship, which is scheduled Nov. 11-13 on the Cochise Course at Scottsdale’s Desert Mountain Club, needs volunteers to work two official tournament pro-am events on Nov. 9-10 (Wednesday and Thursday) of tournament week. The tournament needs
120 volunteer caddies for the Wednesday pro-am and 90 volunteers for the Thursday pro-am, according to new Executive Dzzirector Tiffany Nelson. Applicants must be a minimum of 15 years of age and have basic golf knowledge of the game, although prior caddie experience is not required. Volunteers will receive a free grounds ticket, parking and shuttle service from the parking area to the course, and a lunch coupon that can be redeemed at any concession stand. To apply, go to https://events.
r2it.com/volunteer/cscc/2016 and download the application at the bottom of the page. Print it, fill it out and then scan or photograph it and email it to Tournament Services Manager Kristi Lee Fowlks at kristileefowlks@
pgatourhq.com. You may also mail it to Fowlks at 8501 E. Princess Dr., Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Applications must be received
by Oct. 26, 2016. For information, contact Fowlks by email or call 480-237-2100, ext. 14. n
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