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PGA TOUR PLAYER CLOSEST-TO-THE-PIN ON 16th HOLE

WINS $10,000 FOR A LOCAL CHARITY

WHO: The Thunderbirds and the Arizona FORD Dealers

WHAT: The PGA TOUR player who has the combined closest-to-the-pin distances on the 16th hole

after the first two rounds of the WM Phoenix Open will be declared the winner of the

“Ford Drive One for Arizona Charities” contest, earning $10,000 for a local non-profit

of his choice.

WHERE: 2024 WM Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course – 16th Hole

WHEN: Contest to be held on Thursday and Friday, February 8th and 9th

QUOTES: “As the official vehicle of the WM Phoenix Open, we are looking for ways to heighten the

excitement at the iconic 16 hole while also benefitting a deserving non-profit organization,”

said John Nissen, Chairman of the Arizona Ford Dealers. “We’re looking forward to our seventh

annual contest and donating $10,000 to a lucky Arizona charity.

NON-PROFIT

PARTICIPANTS: Big Brother & Big Sisters, Arizona Trail Association, Military Assistance Mission, Junior Golf

Association, Keep Arizona Beautiful, Child Crisis Arizona, First Tee of Phoenix, Southwest

Autism Research & Resource Center, Circular Arizona, Positive Coaching Alliance, and

Valleywise Health Foundation

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