TGR EDU: Create launches International STEM Studio
TGR Foundation is devoted to high quality, no-cost educator professional development across the United States. Wait, is that across the world? Yes, we’re expanding our reach to an international audience. Our belief is that all students deserve a high-quality education and highly-trained teachers, and that should not stop at any border’s edge.
PGA Tour Players Speak on Woods’ Game
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. – Tiger Woods concluded his preparation for the 118th U.S. Open on Wednesday at rainy Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. He was scheduled to play an early morning practice round, but scrapped it due to inclement weather. Woods hit balls and worked on his short game, sharing a few laughs with Rory McIlroy. Woods […]
Tiger Prepares For The U.S. Open
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. – Ten years ago, Tiger Woods was preparing to play in the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California … with a broken left leg and damaged ACL in his knee. Fighting through pain, he recorded one of the most memorable victories in major championship history. Woods birdied the […]
Expanded Learning Summer Academy continues STEM education
Summer has arrived for students in the Anaheim Union High School District, but as textbooks close, possibilities open for junior high students engaging in STEM for a week this summer at the TGR Learning Lab.
TGR Foundation Celebrates Earl Woods Scholar Program’s Inaugural D.C. Cohort
A little over a year ago, the Earl Woods Scholar Program admitted its first cohort of Washington, D.C. high school students at the end of their junior year. This past weekend, we hosted this inaugural group at our first D.C. High School Graduation Celebration Luncheon at Catholic University. In addition to honoring our scholars, the luncheon provided an opportunity to thank all of our families, teachers, counselors and partners who make our work possible and are invested in our scholars’ success.
TGR Foundation encourages summer STEM learning through free virtual lessons
TGR Foundation takes summer learning from the flagship TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim right into your hands with TGR EDU: Explore.
Students at the learning lab experience hands-on projects, explore their interests and develop new skills each week, and TGR EDU: Explore duplicates this experience for students around the world with the click of a mouse.
Woods Ties For 23rd In The Memorial Tournament
DUBLIN, Ohio – Tiger Woods continues to progress as he pursues his 80th PGA Tour victory. It didn’t happen Sunday in the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club, where he owns a record five wins. But there were more good signs. The 42-year-old Woods gave himself another opportunity Sunday with two early birdies, just […]
Tiger Heading Into Sunday Tied For 7th
DUBLIN, Ohio – For the third time in nine starts this season, Tiger Woods has put himself in position to win. He followed up Friday’s 5-under-par 67 with a 68 on Saturday in the Memorial Tournament at hot and muggy Muirfield Village Golf Club. Woods has a 54-hole total of 9-under 207 and is tied […]
Tiger Posts 5-Under 67 in Round 2
DUBLIN, Ohio – Tiger Woods had a chance to go low Friday in the second round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Although he fired a 5-under-par 67 to play himself back into contention, it could have been special. “Yea, I’m disappointed,” he said. “I did not putt well today. I turned […]
Tiger Finishes Round 1 At Even Par
DUBLIN, Ohio – Five-time winner Tiger Woods overcame a stiff back and rocky start to post an even-par 72 on Thursday in the first round of the Memorial Tournament. Making his 16th start at Muirfield Village Golf Club, Woods struggled during warm-ups and slipped to 4-over par through seven holes. But he made a few […]
Woods Returns to the Memorial Tournament
DUBLIN, OHIO – Tiger Woods is back in familiar territory this week at $8.9 million Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. The event is hosted by Jack Nicklaus, who designed and built the pristine, par-72 layout. Woods will be playing for the 16th time, his last appearance coming in 2015. He has produced five victories, […]
Summer STEM Studio to amplify curricula among educators
Empowering teachers to deliver engaging STEM curricula, TGR EDU: Create’s summer STEM Studio workshops will drive design, innovation and collaboration in Southern California, Washington, D.C. and around the world. STEM Studio, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, will unite a diverse group of professionals with unique teaching experiences and perspectives. The workshops also encourage teachers to leave their comfort zone and engage in new learning experiences to spark ideas in their classrooms.
Earl Woods Scholar Program Celebrates OC’s Class of 2018
Earlier this month, the Earl Woods Scholar Program hosted its 9thannual High School Graduation Celebration luncheon at Chapman University. The luncheon, held in honor of our 10 graduating Orange County Earl Woods Scholars, brought together families, teachers, counselors and TGR staff for an afternoon filled with pride, laughter and even some tears of joy.
Donor Spotlight: The Boeing Company – Inspiring STEM
For over a decade, The Boeing Company and TGR Foundation have worked together to drive positive and lasting change through high-quality STEM education programs in underserved communities. Truly an integrated partner, The Boeing Company has been a key investor in our pilot STEM programs at our TGR Learning Lab, supporting educator professional-development workshops and providing executive leadership to guide the foundation’s expansion efforts.
TGR EDU: Explore Wins at The Social Good Awards
We have some exciting news to share! TGR EDU: Explore, our digital site launched in partnership with Discovery Education in 2017, came away a winner at The Social Good Awards presented by Cynopsis Media.
20th Tiger Jam a success for TGR Foundation
Tiger Jam returned to Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19. All proceeds collected from the sold-out, two-day charity event, hosted by Tiger Woods, will help the TGR Foundation equip underserved students with the resources to ensure lifelong success. “Thanks to all the sponsors, donors and […]
TGR EDU: Explore Launches To Our Solar System and Back
Thanks to the release of a new digital module, To Our Solar System and Back, on TGR EDU: Explore, the study of space and careers focused in this area has come closer to earth. To Our Solar System and Back was inspired by the TGR Learning Lab’s Aerospace Rocketry class, challenging students to physically design a rocket that could be launched, safely recovered and used again. This digital module expands on this design thinking by allowing exploration of everyday items we depend on, but which were originally developed for the space program, such as solar panels and cell phones.
Tiger Jam Welcomes Earl Woods Scholar Desiree Sim
In just a few short days, TGR Foundation heads to Las Vegas to host its milestone 20th Tiger Jam, an exclusive two-day charity event at the MGM Grand. Since its inception and still true two decades later, proceeds raised through Tiger Jam serve and support our students and scholars throughout the world. On Saturday, May 19, guests in attendance will have the distinct pleasure of meeting one such scholar –Earl Woods Scholar Desiree Sim – who is a product of the work we do.
Train to headline Tiger Jam
TGR Foundation reveals multi-GRAMMY® and Billboard award-winning band Train will perform at the 20th Tiger Jam private concert on Saturday, May 19. Train will take the stage at Tiger Jam to play their past and current hits on Saturday, May 19. The benefit concert culminates a weekend of entertainment with all proceeds from the event […]
2018 Auction Packages Available – Find Your Favorite Item
Every year Tiger Jam provides guests with incredible moments, from playing poker against the top pros of the World Poker Tour, learning golf tips from Tiger Woods at Shadow Creek and jamming up close and personal with a GRAMMY award-winning musician. During the live and silent auction, guests can continue their Tiger Jam experience beyond […]