Nike co-founder Phil Knight joins anniversary celebration lineup
The Tiger Woods Foundation’s 20th anniversary party, “A Celebration of Unexpected Champions,” promises to be a night highlighting trailblazers and icons. To add to our growing list of luminaries, the Tiger Woods Foundation is pleased to announce that NIKE, Inc. co-founder and visionary Phil Knight will be a featured guest at the Oct. 20 celebration […]
Vote now for TWF at SXSWedu®
For 20 years, we’ve been equipping students with the ability to exceed any and all expectations. Now we have the opportunity to share our vision on one of education’s largest platforms: SXSWedu®. The Tiger Woods Foundation has submitted six presentation ideas for a four-day conference in Austin, Texas, for educators and education innovators.
My surprising internship at the Tiger Woods Foundation
The French translation of the timeless quote attributed to Julius Caesar, “I came, I saw, I conquered,” was boldly displayed in sparkly gold and silver letters on my graduation cap: “J’ai venu, j’ai vu, j’ai vaincu.” For over a decade, I have approached every challenge and obstacle with this mindset, including my internship at the […]
The benefits of internships
As the summer months turn to fall, recent college graduates continue to pound the pavement looking for employment. Although the job market seems to be more open than it was a few years ago, there are still challenges to overcome for the young worker. To gain an advantage we strongly recommend our scholars seek internships […]
Best of New England Bracket Challenge
Defending champion Rickie Fowler kicked off the best of New England campaign at media day by taking aim at six different targets that represented the best elements of of the region, from food to sports. Now it’s your turn.
How STEM Studio helps teachers approach learning in a new way
Summer is a time when many teachers create and develop lesson plans for the following school year. The Tiger Woods Learning Center provided an opportunity for teachers to approach learning in a new way with STEM Studio. Many of the takeaways from the weeklong event can be summed up by the engineering process: Ask, Imagine, […]
Meet the inspirational emcees of our 20th anniversary celebration
Glitz and glamour, red carpet illuminated by camera flashes, luminaries ascending the steps of an iconic institution. The Tiger Woods Foundation’s historic anniversary celebration promises to deliver all of these things, as one may expect given the magnitude of the milestone — 20 years — the influence of our founder and the splendor of New […]
College Bound Academy: Shaping my pathway to college
Being the oldest son in my immediate family is often difficult. Upon my shoulders lays the duty to be an example for my younger brother, but also to be the first in my family to walk the unwalked and unpaved pathway to higher education. The majority of my junior year I often worried about how […]
The best deal in New England
On Monday, Aug. 1, Rickie Fowler made his first trip back to TPC Boston since his victory at the 2015 Deutsche Bank Championship. Rickie celebrated his victory taking aim at the best of New England challenge icons. We want the fans of New England to celebrate with Rickie and the PGA TOUR’s best in championship […]
Conquering college admissions: My experience with College Bound Academy
Concerned, daunted and perplexed; that was the way I felt after my junior year of high school. From an early age, I found myself fascinated by the idea of being able to grow up and become someone of my choice. However, being both an undocumented and first-generation student, it was difficult for me to go […]
The top 100 at the year’s final major
One year removed from securing his long-awaited first major victory, Jason Day returns to the PGA Championship at a different course, but looking to accomplish the same feat. The one key difference between 2015 and the present is that Day has finally achieved his goal of becoming the Official World Golf Ranking No. 1 player, […]
Meet Dr. Sue Johnson: Champion of the unexpected
In another few weeks, students and teachers will be heading back to school to begin another academic year. But for Dr. Sue Johnson, heading back to school is more of a homecoming than a job requirement. Since she was a little girl, the classroom has always been home to Johnson.
Win with Rickie at the Deutsche Bank Championship
Leading up to the 2016 Deutsche Bank Championship, we are celebrating everything that makes New England so special. We want to know what is on your best of New England list!
Meet the unstoppable class of 2020
As the end of summer draws near, the Earl Woods Scholarship Class of 2020 is getting ready to conquer their new goals in college. Although these scholars come from commonly underrepresented backgrounds, they are ready to tackle any obstacle that comes their way. Their unorthodox, unafraid and unstoppable sentiments, to name a few, will be […]
Broadening college aspirations at the fourth annual College Bound Academy
With college admission becoming more and more competitive each year, incoming seniors across the country use their summer break to start their college applications. For many, especially first-generation, college-bound students, this process can be daunting and stressful. With this in in mind, the Tiger Woods Learning Center hosted its fourth annual College Bound Academy this […]
The best ticket to this year’s Labor Day weekend celebration
New England’s premier golf tournament is ideal for the sports enthusiast, the casual fan or the socialite, as there is truly something for everyone at the Deutsche Bank Championship. From the golf fan to the foodie, there is a package perfect for you this Labor Day weekend.
Donor Spotlight: Bob Winegard
Founder of Imagen Records Bob Winegard began his successful career as engineer in the tech sector before crossing over into the music industry. A longtime friend of the Tiger Woods Foundation since 2007, he has served as a donor and event sponsor throughout the years. His support for the foundation extends to our Earl Woods […]
The best of New England
Once a year TPC Boston combines the very best New England has to offer in a celebration that represents every corner of this distinctive region. The top 100 golfers in the world flock to TPC Boston in order to compete for the prestigious Wedgwood Trophy and the Deutsche Bank Championship. The festive Labor Day weekend […]
A remarkable week of STEM innovation at Summer Academy
The Tiger Woods Foundation’s High School Summer Academy hosted 87 high school students from not only all around the United States, but the Czech Republic as well, to experience the life of a college student. In the evenings, these young people built lasting relationships by residing in the dorms at the University of California, Irvine, […]
TWF welcomes five students from the Czech Republic
This summer, through the sponsorship of the Drab Foundation, the Tiger Woods Foundation was able to host five students from the Czech Republic to participate in a two-week program focused on the U.S. college and university systems. Hailing from the city of Prague, these high school students not only had the opportunity to participate in […]