The Thunderbirds and title sponsor WM have an exciting way for Arizona’s charities to cash-in on the birdies made during the competitive rounds of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open. The program titled Birdies For Charity has two separate components – the WM Phoenix Open Arizona Charity Pledge Drive and the Corporate Partners – both geared towards raising thousands of additional dollars for Arizona charities. Birdies for Charity is a fundraising program designed to give participating charities the opportunity to to generate contributions fo9r their organization based on the number of birdies made by PGA TOUR players during the WM Phoenix Open. Donors may also give a one-time donation to the charity of their choice.
Birdies For Charity has invited Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) to involve the community in a pledge drive program based on the total number of birdies made during the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.
Anyone can fill-out a pledge form and pledge one cent or more per birdie, or make a one-time donation to be a part of the program. No funds will be collected by Special Olympics Arizona. The Thunderbirds will invoice those who filled out pledge forms following the 2026 WM Phoenix Open and collect all monies. 100 percent of the collected Birdies For Charity pledges will go directly to the Special Olympics Arizona Local Programs that solict pledges. Donations will be deposited in the SOAZ Local Program accounts.
Special Olympics Arizona will also receive a 10% BONUS on the total amount of pledges collected during the program.
If 1500 birdies were made:
1¢ = $15
2¢ = $30
3¢ = $45
4¢ = $60
5¢ = $75
10¢ = $150
