Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Announce Creation Of The Chicago Parks Golf Alliance
New group will raise funds, plan restoration of Jackson Park, South Shore Golf Courses; Tiger Woods’ TGR Design will design upgraded facility. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly today announced the creation of the Chicago Parks Golf Alliance (CPGA), a group to be led by Mark Rolfing, […]
Save the date for Tiger Jam: May 19-20, 2017
The Tiger Woods Foundation is excited to announce the 19th annual Tiger Jam benefit concert at the MGM Grand Resort & Casino to be held May 19-20, 2017. The two-day charity event hosted by Tiger Woods returns to Las Vegas for an action-packed weekend of world-class golf, high-stakes poker and exclusive VIP experiences benefiting the […]
Top 20 reasons to give to the Tiger Woods Foundation
When golfer and philanthropist Tiger Woods launched the Tiger Woods Foundation with his father in 1996, he knew he wanted to leave a lasting impact on kids, their families and their neighborhoods. In the 20 years since, TWF has not only served hundreds of thousands of students, but it’s provided kids from under-served communities with […]
Tiger Woods commits to play in 2017 Genesis Open
Tournament host Tiger Woods announced today that he has committed to play in the 2017 Genesis Open, Feb. 13-19, at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Woods, whose TGR Live is the host of the Genesis Open that benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation, made the announcement following his return in early December at […]
In memoriam of Marcus Edwards: Champion of the unexpected
The TGR Learning Lab — then known as the Tiger Woods Learning Center — expanded to Washington, D.C., at the beginning of the 2010-11 school year. At our Capitol Hill site a multitude of events, including Tiger Woods’ speaking to the student body at the Cesar Chavez Public Charter School’s Capitol Hill campus, preceded our […]
Flashback: TGR Learning Lab expands to Florida
Through a partnership with Murray Middle School, the foundation began offering its STEM-based, college-access programs to Florida students in 2011. The core curriculum utilized technology to explore careers in science and engineering. In addition, TWF pre-college activities were integrated to support student interests. But best of all, this satellite location brought the foundation’s hands-on, technology-rich […]
Donor Appreciation: A year of giving
As 2016 comes to a close, the Tiger Woods Foundation looks back and gives thanks to the many people and organizations that have supported the work we do and the lives we transform. Through our ‘Donor Appreciation’ series this past year, we’ve had the opportunity to feature a few of our generous advocates and share […]
A look at the vision behind TGR Design
What made Tiger want to create TGR Design? Hear directly from its president about the firm’s early years and vision.
TGR Design celebrates 10 years of making courses fun for all
TGR Design celebrates its 10th anniversary with a look back at some memorable highlights.
Celebration of Unexpected Champions: A Scholar’s journey to Georgetown University
Earl Woods Scholar alum Darryl Robinson’s candid and moving speech at the Tiger Woods Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration in New York City this past October had the room swelling with emotion. A true personification of dogged determination, Robinson never abandoned his dream of receiving a college education and a better life, even when obstacles seemed insurmountable at times. In today’s post, you’ll hear in Robinson’s own words exactly why we believe he is a true champion of the unexpected.
Crowning a world champion
Making his third start in the World Challenge, Hideki Matsuyama carried a huge lead into Sunday and held on for the victory at the 2016 Hero World Challenge. His 18-under was two strokes better than runner-up Henrik Stenson, who finished at 16-under par.
Tiger finishes Hero World Challenge at 4-under
Tiger concluded the Hero World Challenge by finishing 15th following a 4-over 76 on Sunday at Albany.
Action heats up off the course
The full experience at the Hero World Challenge extends well beyond the golf course. While a round in the the pro-am and followingsome of the best 18 golfers in the world are highlights of the week at Albany, Bahamas, you must take advantage of the nightlife to truly experience all that tournament week has to […]
Tiger moves into top 10 at Albany with third-round 70
After capturing the attention of the golf world Friday at the Hero World Challenge, Tiger finished with a 2-under 70 and stands in 10th place.
Tiger gets back on track with bogey-free 65 in Round 2
Matching his best competitive round in three years, Tiger fired a bogey-free 7-under 65 on Friday to climb into contention at the Hero World Challenge.
Tiger finishes with 73 in Round 1 at Hero World Challenge
Returning to competitive golf for the first time in nearly 16 months, Tiger Woods shot a 1-over 73 in the first round of the Hero World Challenge.
Breaking down the 2016 Hero World Challenge field
Bubba Watson was a late entry into the 2015 Hero World Challenge field and made the most of the opportunity. Originally concerned that he couldn’t get a passport for his young daughter in time, Watson turned down an invitation to The Bahamas, then ended up in the field when Jason Day withdrew.
Golf’s most exclusive round
With the gates at Albany closed to the public Wednesday, Nov. 30, groups of professional and amateur golfers took the course. The pro-am at Albany is golf’s most exclusive round, with 18 of the world’s best players comprising the Hero World Challenge field.
Giving Tuesday: Support scholars like Tim
Timothy Nguyen’s journey from Nha Trang, Vietnam, at the age of 2 to UCLA was anything but effortless. For the Earl Woods Scholar alum, the road was paved with language barriers, financial hardships and personal struggles, but those roadblocks made Nguyen’s victory all the sweeter.
Tiger makes return to PGA TOUR at the Hero World Challenge
Tiger gets back to competitive play when he tees off for Round 1 of the Hero World Challenge on Thursday in New Providence, Bahamas.