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THE THUNDERBIRDS

AZ · EIN 860373052 · $84.4M rev · operational · www.wmphoenixopen.com
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Organizer of the WM Phoenix Open, a major PGA TOUR golf tournament held annually at TPC Scottsdale since 1987. Known as "The People's Open," the event draws hundreds of thousands of spectators and has generated over $400 million in economic impact. The Thunderbirds support the tournament through volunteerism, community engagement, and sustainability initiatives, including achieving zero waste for over a decade.

activities · 12

what they do

direct service · 10
  • Deliver large-scale music and entertainment event programming
    Hosts the Coors Light Birds Nest, a four-night annual music and entertainment event in Scottsdale held in conjunction with the WM Phoenix Open.
  • Generate regional economic impact through WM Phoenix Open Economic Impact Research and Sector Development
    Generates over $400 million in economic impact for the region through the operation and hosting of the WM Phoenix Open.
  • Generate regional economic impact through event operations Economic Impact Research and Sector Development
    Generates over $400 million in economic impact from the annual WM Phoenix Open tournament.
  • Historically sponsor and revive the Phoenix Open tournament Amateur Golf Tournaments & Leagues
    Revived the Phoenix Open in 1939 after a four-year hiatus and has sponsored the tournament annually since, except in 1943.
  • Host and operate the Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment event Community Festival & Event Organization
    Produces the Coors Light Birds Nest, a four-night annual music and entertainment event held in Scottsdale in conjunction with the WM Phoenix Open.
  • Host and operate the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament Amateur Golf Tournaments & Leagues
    Organizes and hosts the annual WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale, known as “The People’s Open,” including general admission access and tournament operations. The event has been sponsored annually since 1939, except for 1943, and was revived by the organization in 1939 after a hiatus.
  • Host and operate the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament Amateur Golf Tournaments & Leagues
    Organizes and hosts the annual WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale, known as “The People’s Open,” providing a general admission golf tournament experience for attendees.
  • Implement sustainability and waste diversion initiatives at events Reusable Item Collection & Redistribution
    Diverts 98% of waste from landfill through recycling, composting, donation, and energy generation at the WM Phoenix Open. Conducted a third-party limited assurance on the event’s greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
  • Manage sustainability and waste diversion at WM Phoenix Open Reusable Item Collection & Redistribution
    Diverts 98% of event waste from landfills through recycling, composting, donation, and energy generation, and completes third-party limited assurance on greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the WM Phoenix Open.
  • Provide free admission access during early tournament days
    Offers free general admission to the WM Phoenix Open on Monday and Tuesday of event week.
capacity building · 2
  • Manage volunteer engagement for event operations Volunteer Recruitment and Orientation
    Requires volunteers to be at least 18 years old and to work a minimum of three shifts during the event week in 2026 to support operations at the WM Phoenix Open.
  • Manage volunteer requirements for event operations Volunteer Recruitment and Orientation
    Establishes operational requirements for volunteers, including a minimum age of 18 and a commitment to work at least three shifts during the event week in 2026.
strategies · 11

how they think

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named programs · 4

what they call their work

Coors Light Birds Nest
Four-night concert series held during tournament week featuring major musical artists, marketed as the hottest nightclub in Scottsdale
Kiva Club
On-course hospitality venue adjacent to holes #10 and #17, offering premium viewing, food, and beverage options during tournament play
WM Phoenix Open
Annual PGA TOUR golf tournament held at TPC Scottsdale, known as "The People's Open," featuring professional golf competition and large fan attendance
Zero Waste Initiative
Sustainability program in partnership with WM and PGA TOUR to divert 98% of waste from landfill through recycling, composting, and donation
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Coors Light Partner — Title sponsor of the Birds Nest event, providing branding and likely financial support.
  • PGA TOUR Government — Coordinates tournament operations in accordance with PGA TOUR guidance and restrictions.
  • PGA TOUR Government — Sanctions and collaborates with the event as part of the PGA TOUR schedule.
  • PGA TOUR Network — Hosts the WM Phoenix Open as part of the PGA TOUR.
  • PGA TOUR Network — Member organization that sponsors an annual event on the PGA TOUR schedule.
  • PGA TOUR Partner — Partners with The Thunderbirds and WM on tournament operations for the WM Phoenix Open.
  • TPC Scottsdale Partner — Host venue for the WM Phoenix Open events.
  • TPC Scottsdale Partner — Host venue for the WM Phoenix Open tournament.
  • WM Partner — Partners with The Thunderbirds to lead operational efforts for zero waste at the WM Phoenix Open.