Archive for the Waste Management Phoenix Open Category
New Phoenix Open Bleacher Seating Available
19. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – A new venue, with really cool views, will greet fans at the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open – The Fry’s 19th Hole on the Water. Located across the lake from the 18th fairway and open to the public, The Fry’s 19th Hole on the Water will be a fantastic place to watch golf, grab a beverage and enjoy some great food from Fry’s Food and Garcia’s Mexican Restaurants. The Fry’s 19th Hole on the Water also includes bleacher seating (facing the 17th green and 18th tee), can accommodate thousands of fans and features an interactive golf fun zone complete with golf ball hitting stations, putting greens and professional instruction from Southwest Section PGA professionals.
“Every year we try to add something new for fans to enjoy at the Open,” said 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Mike McQuaid. “Fry’s has really stepped up and made The Fry’s 19th Hole on the Water one of the best areas to watch golf at the tournament. Fans will have great views of the action on both the 17th green and the 18th hole. Plus, with the help of Corporate Village sponsor i/o Data Centers, we’re adding the very cool golf fun zone for both Fry’s 19th Hole and Corporate Village patrons.”
The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.
Active Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Military Personnel Get Free Admission To Phoenix Open
19. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – In honor of the men and women who actively serve this country in law enforcement, emergency services 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, January 31st – February 6th at the TPC Scottsdale. This is the 10th 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 2011 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.
“We cannot thank the men and women who serve this great country enough for all they do.” said 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Mike McQuaid. “It’s a small gesture that we hope will go a long way towards showing our appreciation. On behalf of the Thunderbirds and Waste Management, thank you.”
At the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open, more than 1,500 service personnel and family members took advantage of this offer, and since the program’s inception in 2002, an average of 2,300 people per year have benefited from this opportunity.
The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships).
Dustin Johnson Commits to Phoenix Open
14. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Four-time PGA TOUR winner Dustin Johnson, three-time TOUR winner Sean O’Hair and 2009 FBR/Phoenix Open champion Kenny Perry are among the latest commitments to the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played the week of January 31 – February 6 at the TPC Scottsdale.
To date, 14 of the top-30 and 85 of the top-125 money leaders from the 2010 season have committed. A field of 132 players will vie for the $6.1 million purse, the $1,098,000 first-place check and FedEx Cup points.
Phil Mickelson (No. 4), Johnson (No. 14), Hunter Mahan (No. 20), Robert Allenby (No. 21) and Rickie Fowler (No. 28) are the highest ranked players on the Official World Golf Ranking currently in the field. Other top-ranked players who have committed include Bubba Watson (No. 33), Nick Watney (No. 37), Ben Crane (No. 39), O’Hair (No. 42), Bo Van Pelt (No. 44), Ryan Moore (No. 46) and Martin Laird (No. 49).
PGA TOUR members have until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 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 recently commit include 2011 Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner Jonathan Byrd, Scott Verplank and Stephen Ames.
Chris DiMarco (2002), Jesper Parnevik (1998) and Rocco Mediate (1999) join Calcavecchia, Mickelson, Perry and Mahan as the other former FBR/Phoenix Open champions in the field thus far.
A number of local golfers also have committed including Ricky Barnes, Robert Garrigus, Martin Laird, Billy Mayfair, Pat Perez, Chez Reavie and Kevin Streelman.
The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale. The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th 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 www.wmphoenixopen.com or for more Arizona golf information visit www.arizonasgolf.com .
TOM LEHMAN RECEIVES SPONSOR EXEMPTION FOR PHOENIX OPEN
6. January 2011 by admin.
PHOENIX, Ariz. – 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open Tournament Chairman Mike McQuaid announced today that Scottsdale resident Tom Lehman will receive the first of five sponsor exemptions for the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open, scheduled to be played January 31 – February 6 at the TPC Scottsdale. “We’re excited to have Tom return for his 12th consecutive Phoenix Open,” McQuaid said. “He’s had great success at TPC Scottsdale and has been a terrific former champion ever since winning here in 2000. He and his family are very civic minded and do a lot for the Phoenix community.”
Lehman, a former U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, has five PGA TOUR career victories and two Champions TOUR victories, including the 1996 British Open, TOUR Championship and the 2010 Senior PGA Championship. In 2010, he made 6 of 9 cuts on the PGA TOUR and had four top-25 finishes, including a T-14 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. On the Champions TOUR in 2010, Lehman played in 14 events, making the cut in all 14, had one victory at the Senior PGA Championship and 12 top-25 finishes. He finished 12th on the 2010 Champions TOUR Money List.
The Thunderbirds have a total of five exemptions to give out to the 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The remaining four exemptions will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the tournament. The Waste Management Phoenix Open will be played January 31 – February 6, 2011, at the TPC Scottsdale.
The tournament host Thunderbirds have raised more than $70 million for charities, with more than $41 million generated since 2004. The 2011 edition will mark the 76th playing of the event, making it one of the five oldest events on the PGA TOUR (not including the major championships). For more information on the Waste Management Phoenix Open, visit wmphoenixopen.com.
Waste Management Phoenix Open Recognized
10. December 2010 by admin.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL — The Waste Management Phoenix Open Golf Tournament (
Scottsdale, AZ) was honored by the PGA TOUR at the TOUR’s Tournament Advisory Council (TAC) Meetings this week.
An event that annually produces among the biggest daily crowds on TOUR, the Waste Management Phoenix Open earned “Most Engaged Community” honors in 2010.
“On behalf of the PGA TOUR, I am pleased to acknowledge and congratulate the outstanding job and special recognition the Waste Management Phoenix Open has received for its efforts,” said PGA TOUR EVP and Chief of Operations Andy Pazder. “The tournament committee should be extremely proud for being acknowledged as the best among its peers on TOUR.”
One hole at TPC Scottsdale serves as the perfect example of the community’s involvement and participation. With 4,260 bleacher seats and more than 100 venues, the par-3 16th hole sees an average of 10,000 spectators each day. In addition to the bleacher seats and other venues, more than 130 skyboxes surround the inimitable, crowd-gathering hole. In its 75th anniversary in 2010, the Waste Management Phoenix Open crossed the $65 million mark in charitable donations thanks to the overwhelming community support of the event.
“Over the last 75 years, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has taken great pride in exposing the
Phoenix area to the outside world,” said Pat McGinley, past tournament chairman. “Our community embraces this undertaking, with 5,000 volunteers each year, a tremendous amount of corporate support and of course, our amazing fan base that helps create one of the most unique stops on the PGA TOUR. In the end, many area charities benefit from the community coming together.”
The 2011 Waste Management Phoenix Open, captured in 2010 by Hunter Mahan, will be held February 3-6 at TPC Scottsdale. About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is the world’s premier membership organization for touring professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 100 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.
The PGA TOUR’s mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in communities in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.
In 2010, the three Tours collectively have tournaments in 34 states and in 12 countries outside of the U.S. PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to nearly 600 million households in 231 countries and 30 languages.
Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations in order to maximize charitable giving. In 2009, tournaments on the three
Tours generated nearly $109 million for local charitable organizations, bringing the TOUR’s all-time total of charitable contributions to nearly $1.5 billion.
2010 WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN PROMOTIONS
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.
Sam Saunders, Grandson of Arnold Palmer, Playing in 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open
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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LATEST COMMITMENTS TO 2010 WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN
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.
Free Admission to 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open
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.
Stricker & Johnson Committ to 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open
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.
