19. February 2010 by admin.

In honor of the tournament’s 75th Anniversary, the host Thunderbirds have developed a number of incredible promotions to help golf fans celebrate and save money at this year’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, February 22 – 28, 2010.

$75 Weeklong Grounds Badge:

A $75 weeklong Grounds badge (a $175 value or $100 savings) is available only at the Main Tournament Entrance Ticket Booth. $75 will buy you one General Admission Grounds Badge valid for each day of the 2010 tournament (Monday – Sunday).
 
$5 Tickets:

$5 tickets will be sold at the Main Tournament Entrance Ticket Booth (only) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of tournament week.  Tickets will only be valid for the day on which they are purchased. $5 tickets will be limited to two per person. $5 tickets are not available through Ticketmaster and offer fans a $20 savings off the typical $25 general admission.

Commemorative 75th Anniversary Poster:

Commemorative 75th Anniversary posters featuring Phoenix Open greats Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller and Phil Mickelson will be available throughout the tournament and will sell for just $7.50. Created by local artist Brent Benger and printed free-of-charge by Creative Litho, all proceeds from the sale of the posters will go to Thunderbirds Charities.

Sunday $7.50 Meal Deal:

On Sunday, February 28, during the final round of the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open, fans can purchase a hot dog, chips and a non-alcoholic beverage for just $7.50 (a $3 savings) at all Prom-Catering concession stands.

21-Gun Shot At Glory Salute:

There will be a 21-gun salute by the Marine Corp prior to the start of Wednesday afternoon’s Shot At Glory closest-to-the-pin contest on the 16th hole. The Waste Management Phoenix Open’s Shot At Glory is a unique closest-to-the-pin contest for charity on the famed 16th hole on Wednesday, February 24th. The contest begins at 3:30 pm and will feature approximately 30 participants from all walks of life, including celebrities, war heroes, tournament sponsors and regular, every-day golf fans. In fact, two lucky fans will be chosen randomly from the 16th hole crowd and asked to participate in the contest.
The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played February 22 – 28, 2010, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $65.9 million for charities, with more than $37.9 million generated since 2004. The 2010 edition will mark the 75th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). Title sponsor Waste Management, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. For more information on Waste Management visit wm.com or thinkgreen.com. For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.

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18. February 2010 by admin.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman David Rauch announced today that Sam Saunders, grandson of legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, has received the eighth and final sponsor exemption for the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open.  Billy Mayfair, Rickie Fowler, Jonathan Kaye, Rocco Mediate, Alvaro Quiros, Joe Ogilvie and Chris DiMarco received the other sponsor exemptions.   

“Sam was a great amateur golfer who is now looking to get his professional career going and we are excited to give him an opportunity,” Rauch said.  “And adding Arnold Palmer’s grandson to the field of our 75th anniversary tournament is terrific. Arnie is one of this tournament’s greatest ambassadors and an Honorary Thunderbird.”

The 22-year-old Saunders turned pro last spring after his junior year at Clemson University, and has played in two PGA TOUR events in 2010 on sponsor exemptions, the Bob Hope Classic and the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am , where he finished T-70.

Saunders was a medalist at the 2005 U.S. Junior Amateur, and he won the Florida State High School Golf Championship as a junior at Trinity Prep High School in Winter Park, Fla., where he was a four-time, first-team all-state player.

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18. February 2010 by admin.

CAVE CREEK, AZ — Arizona Golf Course, Rancho Mañana Golf Club, has been honored by Golf Digest Magazine as one of the “Top 50 Courses for Women” in the current March 2010 issue.  Listed as #38 in the country, Rancho Mañana is one of only three Arizona courses to make the list.  Criteria for the honor includes course design, multiple tees with USGA slope ratings for women, minimal forced carries from the forward tees and run-up areas to most or all greens.

“Based on the quality of nominees that include past winners and Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Courses, this is quite an honor,” said Dale Samar, General Manager of the club.  “It’s really a tribute to the wonderful staff we have in all departments.  We’re fortunate to have a great course surrounded by beautiful native desert terrain and a staff that really cares about providing conditioning and service to match.  We have what I consider an experience that truly represents golf in the Arizona desert.”

Rancho Mañana has also been a past honoree from GOLF for Women Magazine as a “Top 50 Courses for Women” in 2007 and 2000.

Golf Digest is distributed nationally with a current circulation of 1.65 million.  Subscription information is available at 1-800-PAR-GOLF or www.GolfDigest.com .
 
Rancho Mañana Golf Club, located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert in historic Cave Creek, Arizona, just minutes from Scottsdale and Phoenix, features an 18-hole, par 70, championship course with dramatic elevation changes, spectacular views and unspoiled desert terrain. Tee times can be made by calling 480-488-0398 or online at www.ranchomanana.com.

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12. February 2010 by admin.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – One of the strongest fields in tournament history continues to build as PGA TOUR stars Anthony Kim and Davis Love III, along with European Tour star Ian Poulter and defending PGA Championship winner Y.E. Yang are among the latest players to commit to play in the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open, which will be played Feb. 22-28 at the TPC Scottsdale.

To date, 18 of the top-30 and 97 of the top-125 money leaders from the 2009 season have committed.  A field of 144 players will vie for the $6 million purse, the $1,080,000 first place check and highly-coveted FedEx Cup points.

Steve Stricker (No. 2), Phil Mickelson (No. 3) and Martin Kaymer (No. 6) are the highest ranked players on the Official World Golf Ranking currently in the field.  Other top-ranked players who have committed include Ian Poulter (11th), Kenny Perry (13th), Robert Allenby (15th), Sean O’Hair (16th), 2009 U.S. Open winner Lucas Glover (22nd), Zach Johnson (23rd), Camilo Villegas (25th), Anthony Kim (27th) , Y.E. Yang (28th), Alvaro Quiros (29th), Hunter Mahan (32nd) and Nick Watney (33rd).

PGA TOUR members have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, to commit to play in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.  Eligible players are assigned one of 34 PGA TOUR priority ranking categories based on their past performance on TOUR. The field will continue to change as players with higher priority rankings commit to play in the Open.

Other notables to commit include three-time Phoenix Open champion Mark Calcavecchia, 12-time PGA TOUR winner Justin Leonard, 12-time PGA TOUR winner David Toms, former University of Arizona golfer Rory Sabbatini,  eight-time PGA TOUR winner Stuart Appleby, 2003 British Open champion Ben Curtis and 2009 Nationwide Tour Player of the Year Michael Sim. 

Kenny Perry (2009), J.B. Holmes (2008, 2006), Aaron Baddeley (2007), Phil Mickelson (2005 and 1996), Jonathan Kaye (2004), Tom Lehman (2000),   Rocco Mediate (1999), Jesper Parnevik (1998) and Lee Janzen (1993) join Calcavecchia as the other former FBR/Phoenix Open champions in the field thus far.

A number of local golfers also have committed including Michael Allen, Ricky Barnes, Pat Perez, Ted Purdy, Jeff Quinney, Chez Reavie and Kevin Streelman.

Additionally, five of the eight sponsor exemptions have been handed out to Billy Mayfair, Rickie Fowler, Jonathan Kaye, Rocco Mediate and Alvaro Quiros.

 Arizona Travel Specials offer great discounts of hotels, resorts, and rental cars for your stay in Scottsdale during the Phoenix Open Golf Tournament.

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11. February 2010 by admin.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Dixon Golf CEO William Carey announced today that award-winning actor and producer Don Cheadle has joined Dixon Golf as its celebrity spokesperson.  An avid golfer, Cheadle will play the Dixon Earth golf ball in the upcoming AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am this week.

“Dixon Golf is proud to be associated with Don Cheadle,” Carey said.  “Not only is he a great actor and artist, he is an avid golfer and a genuine person who truly wants to make a positive impact on the environment for future generations.  We are excited to work with Don and feel that he will have a positive impact on our eco-friendly initiatives.”

Cheadle, who is starring in “Iron Man 2” due for release in spring of 2010, has appeared in hit movies such as “Oceans 11,” “Traffic,” “Crash,” “Hotel Rwanda,” “Boogie Nights” and “Devil in a Blue Dress.”  He was nominated for a Best Actor Academy Award for his role in “Hotel Rwanda,” and he starred and co-executive produced “Crash,” winner of the 2005 Academy Award for Best Picture.

  “I love the game of golf and want to do my part to educate golfers how to be more environmentally responsible, even when it comes to the golf balls we use,” Cheadle said.  “I have been playing the Dixon Earth ball for a while and love the fact that not only is it eco-friendly, but it is a high performance golf ball as well.  I am a single digit handicapper and feel that the Dixon Earth ball fits my game as well as any ball out there. It is refreshing to be associated with a company that shares my love of golf and the environment.”

Cheadle also has been heavily active with the crisis in Darfur, co-authoring a book called “Not On Our Watch:  The Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond;” co-producing and starring in the Documentary “Darfur Now!;” and co-founding Ante Up For Africa, a charity to raise money for relief efforts in Darfur.  In three years, Ante Up For Africa has raised more than $2.7 million for the people of Darfur.

Dixon Golf is the manufacturer of the world’s first high performance, 100% eco-friendly golf ball.  The Mesa, Ariz.-based company is dedicated to raising the standard of environmental consciousness and golf performance by not only introducing “Green” products into the golf industry, but by minimizing its own carbon footprint and ecological impact through various eco-friendly initiatives.  Dixon Golf’s Earth ball line is made from reprocessable materials and is 100% recyclable, while maintaining the high performance that golfers look for in a golf ball.  Dixon’s golf ball recycling program is the first of its kind in the world, and allows consumers the opportunity to get cash credits good for any Dixon Golf ball purchase, while also helping to protect the environment.  For more information go to www.dixongolf.com

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10. February 2010 by admin.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – In honor of the men and women who actively serve this country in law enforcement, fire prevention and the armed forces, they along with one accompanied guest are invited to be guests of The Thunderbirds (free of charge) at the upcoming Waste Management Phoenix Open, February 22nd – 28th at the TPC Scottsdale. This is the ninth consecutive year that the Thunderbirds have extended this free invitation. 

  All law enforcement, firefighters and military personnel and one accompanied guest will be admitted free of charge every day at the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Eligible personnel (sworn officers) must present their official department ID or badge at any ticket booth at the main tournament entrance. Business cards and pay stubs will not be accepted as forms of ID. Tickets are limited to two per day, per each official department ID. Standard tournament spectator policies will be in enforced, including no firearms allowed. 

“The Thunderbirds and Waste Management feel a profound sense of gratitude for the efforts and sacrifices of those who serve this great country,” said 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman David Rauch.  “This is just one way of saying ‘thank you’ for all they do.”

At the 2009 FBR Open, more than 2,500 service personnel and family members took advantage of this offer, and since the program’s inception in 2002, an average of 2,500 people per year have benefited from this opportunity.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played February 22 – 28, 2010, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $65.9 million for charities, with more than $37.9 million generated since 2004. The 2010 edition will mark the 75th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). Title sponsor Waste Management, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. For more information on Waste Management visit wm.com or thinkgreen.com. For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.

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8. February 2010 by admin.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Steve Stricker, a seven-time winner on the PGA TOUR and the world’s 3rd-ranked golfer; and Zach Johnson, the 2007 Masters champ and the 23rd-ranked golfer in the world, are among the latest to commit to the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open, which will be played Feb. 22-28 at the TPC Scottsdale.

Other commitments received include four-time PGA TOUR winner Chad Campbell and two-time winner Paul Goydos.

With the tournament date a month later this year, tournament officials are expecting one of the strongest fields in years.  To date, 16 of the top-30 and 92 of the top-125 money leaders from the 2009 season have committed.  A field of 144 players will vie for the $6 million purse, the $1,080,000 first place check and highly-coveted FedEx Cup points.

Phil Mickelson (No. 3) and Stricker (No. 2) are the highest ranked players on the Official World Golf Ranking currently in the field.  Other top-ranked players who have committed include Kenny Perry (13th), Robert Allenby (15th), Sean O’Hair (16th), 2009 U.S. Open winner Lucas Glover (22nd), Johnson (23rd), Camilo Villegas (25th), Hunter Mahan (28th) and Nick Watney (29th).

PGA TOUR members have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, to commit to play in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.  Eligible players are assigned one of 34 PGA TOUR priority ranking categories based on their past performance on TOUR. The field will continue to change as players with higher priority rankings commit to play in the Open.

Other notables to commit include three-time Phoenix Open champion Mark Calcavecchia, 12-time PGA TOUR winner Justin Leonard, 12-time PGA TOUR winner David Toms, former University of Arizona golfer Rory Sabbatini; eight-time PGA TOUR winner Stuart Appleby, 2003 British Open champion Ben Curtis and 2009 Nationwide Tour Player of the Year Michael Sim. 

Perry (2009), J.B. Holmes (2008, 2006), Aaron Baddeley (2007), Mickelson (2005 and 1996), Rocco Mediate (1999), Jesper Parnevik (1998) and Lee Janzen (1993) join Calcavecchia as the other former FBR/Phoenix Open champions in the field thus far.

A number of local golfers also have committed including Michael Allen, Ricky Barnes, Pat Perez, Ted Purdy, Jeff Quinney, Chez Reavie and Kevin Streelman.

Additionally, four of eight sponsor exemptions have been handed out to Billy Mayfair, Rickie Fowler, Jonathan Kaye and Mediate.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played February 22 – 28, 2010, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $65.9 million for charities, with more than $37.9 million generated since 2004. The 2010 edition will mark the 75th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). Title sponsor Waste Management, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. For more information on Waste Management visit wm.com or thinkgreen.com. For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.

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3. February 2010 by admin.

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Waste Management Phoenix Open has a new tournament website at www.wmphoenixopen.com. The new site, built by Scottsdale-based Communication Links, is a one-stop source for all tournament related information, including tickets, corporate opportunities, pro-am spots, spectator info, Birds Nest, charity, history and more. In addition, the new site also includes live feeds to the Waste Management Phoenix Open’s Social Media venues on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

“Our new tournament website is very interactive and is constantly being updated with the latest news and information,” said 2010 tournament chairman David Rauch. “Fans can watch videos, view our ever-expanding photo gallery, find out who’s playing in the tournament, get ‘Green’ tips from Waste Management, as well as post comments about what they’re seeing and reading on the site. It’s amazing how much stuff is packed into this website.”

The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played February 22 – 28, 2010, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $65.9 million for charities, with more than $37.9 million generated since 2004. The 2010 edition will mark the 75th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). Title sponsor Waste Management, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. The company’s customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. For more information on Waste Management visit wm.com or thinkgreen.com. For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.

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