Phoenix Golf Tournament Raises Record $20.1M for Charity
The WM Phoenix Open just broke its own fundraising record for the fourth year running, raising over $20.1 million for Arizona nonprofits. That's $2 million more than last year's already impressive haul.
A golf tournament in Phoenix just proved that sports can be a powerful force for good in local communities.
The 2026 WM Phoenix Open shattered its own charity fundraising record, bringing in over $20.1 million for Arizona nonprofits. Tournament chairman Jason Eisenberg couldn't hide his grin as he announced the news on May 19.
This marks the fourth consecutive year the event has set a new donation record. The tournament, hosted by The Thunderbirds organization, has been running for 91 years and stands as one of the five oldest PGA Tour events in history.
The $20.1 million total beats last year's record of $18.1 million by a solid $2 million. All funds will flow through Thunderbird Charities to support various nonprofit organizations across Arizona.
The Ripple Effect
This steady climb in charitable giving shows how a single annual event can become an economic engine for community support. Four years of consecutive growth means hundreds of Arizona nonprofits have seen their funding increase year after year, allowing them to expand programs and reach more people in need.
The tournament's longevity and growing generosity demonstrate how sports events can anchor themselves in community service. What started as a golf competition nine decades ago has evolved into Arizona's largest single charitable donation event.
When sports fans show up to watch world-class golf, they're also fueling real change across their state.
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