(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents PGA TOUR.)
By Brandon Brown | Phoenix Business Journal
Story Highlights
- WM Phoenix Open raised record $18.1 million for charities
- Thunderbirds have donated $226 million to nonprofits since inception
- WMPO is highly popular, with nearly 100% renewal rate
The Thunderbirds – the host organization of the WM Phoenix Open – announced May 20 the Valley’s 2025 PGA Tour tournament raised a record-breaking $18.1 million for Arizona charities — marking the highest single-year total in tournament history.
The Thunderbirds, through Thunderbirds Charities, will donate the money to several different charities and nonprofits. The organization has been donating money raised at the Phoenix Open since it started more than 90 years ago and has given more than $226 million to nonprofits across the state.





