Photo via Thunderbirds press release
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group Represents PGA TOUR and Taylor Morrison.)
By YourValley
The Thunderbirds – hosts of the WM Phoenix Open presented by Taylor Morrison – announced the 2023 edition of “The People’s Open” raised a record $14.5 million ($14,533,000) for Arizona charities. This marks the sixth time in tournament history The Thunderbirds and the WM Phoenix Open have raised more than $10 million for charity in a single tournament.
The previous record was set in 2020 ($14 million). The Thunderbirds raised $10.5 million in 2022.
“Giving back to our wonderful communities and helping people and families in need is easily the best part of being a Thunderbird,” said Pat Williams, President of Thunderbirds Charities and Tournament Chairman for last year’s WM Phoenix Open. “We’re immensely proud of once again topping our previous record of charitable donations and reaching the $14 million mark for the second time. We understand the vital importance of an incredible support network including the best title sponsor in sports in WM, the resolve and commitment to excellence of the PGA TOUR, and, of course, the greatest fans in golf. Enormous charitable impact doesn’t happen without everyone working together, and we’re incredibly thankful to be a part of something so impactful.”
