Effective technology integration
New and innovative educational tools continue to be developed every day to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. We can quickly become engaged with all the bells and whistles, but how can we determine the effectiveness of the new technology?
Wednesday Pro-Am tee times
Eighteen of the world’s best golfers take to Albany, Bahamas, for the 2016 Hero World Challenge, where tournament host Tiger Woods makes his anticipated return to the course. Before teeing it up in competitive rounds, the best field in golf hits the course at Albany for the Hero World Challenge Pro-Am on Wednesday.
Top five reasons to give the gift of golf
This holiday season, surprise the golf lover in your life with a gift they’ll never forget. At the Genesis Open, you don’t just buy a seat to the event, you receive an exclusive VIP experience on-course at The Riviera Country Club.
Meet Milton Chen: Champion of the unexpected
Educational innovator. Elmo Award recipient. Jedi Master. With over four decades in education, Dr. Milton Chen’s professional journey is expansive, impressive and definitely entertaining. The author of Education Nation and senior fellow and executive director, emeritus, at The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), Chen is a leading voice within the educational media landscape and a […]
The challenging education and technology gap
Something exciting is happening right now. The rapid rise of technology is disrupting industries across the globe. The world’s largest taxi company (Uber) owns no vehicles; the most valuable retailer (Alibaba) has no inventory; and the world’s most popular media owner (Facebook) creates no content. While most sectors seem to be embracing change driven by […]
TWF turns 20: Celebrating an amazing milestone
Today, in all of our offices, we’ll be celebrating an amazing milestone. It was exactly 20 years ago that a young 20-year-old kid and his father decided to start this foundation. Pretty audacious for sure. But here we are, 20 years later, with an organization that has become an important force in both STEM education […]
This is Bluejack
As development has transitioned from the course to the club and community, Bluejack National is thriving in Houston.
It’s National Education Week: Give $20 for 20
We believe the great thinkers of our time will come from unexpected places. For 20 years, the Tiger Woods Foundation has helped equip scholars like Mariah Harrod with the ability to exceed any and all expectations. Be a champion of the unexpected and give $20 to support breakthrough student transformations!
Top five ways to grow your business on the golf course
Sports has often been used as a method of conducting business, but the days of entertaining in a luxury box are played out. Spending a day on-course can provide the perfect opportunity to build meaningful business relationships while enjoying a live sporting event unbound by stadium walls and seating charts. It’s time to think outside […]
STEMulated minds at work
In order to meet the needs of the increasing number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs within the next decade, we need students to be exposed to opportunities that exist and provide them with the training, knowledge and skills they need to be successful in these careers. To meet this demand, teachers need […]
My National Day: June 26, 2016
One of my most memorable moments in golf did not occur in a tournament or even a round of golf but rather a casual conversation on the putting green at the Naval Academy Golf Course in July 2000. I was a plebe at the Naval Academy in the middle of Plebe Summer boot camp and […]
Celebration of Unexpected Champions: A Scholar’s journey to NASA
The Tiger Woods Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration in New York City last month brought together many of our longtime supporters and fellow advocates. While we were able to look back at what we’ve achieved, our “Celebration of Unexpected Champions” also gave us an opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of all our students and scholars. During […]
Volunteering is more than just a job
For Branden Augustus, volunteering at the Genesis Open is more than just work; it’s an experience. While working in golf is his 9-to-5 job, spending his time at The Riviera Country Club each February has become a tradition unlike any other.
Going global with TGR EDU: Explore
Since inception, the TGR Learning Lab has transformed how students learn through innovative, hands-on approaches to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education, connecting what they do in school to real-world careers and opportunities. With an increased emphasis on high-quality STEM professional development, the TGR Learning Lab has expanded its effort — via engaging workshops held […]
Tickets on sale for 2017 Genesis Open
Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 Genesis Open, to be held Feb. 13-19, 2017 at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Starting at just $15, all ticket options to L.A.’s annual PGA TOUR event can be purchased online or by calling 855-492-8052.
Highlights from the 2016 Tiger Woods Invitational: A golfer’s dream getaway
It’s a golfer’s dream getaway: three rounds of golf at three of the country’s most noteworthy and breathtaking courses. One-hundred and twenty guests lived that dream at the sixth annual Tiger Woods Invitational presented by USLI held at Pebble Beach. In addition to luxurious accommodations, delectable meals and incredible golf, guests also enjoyed a private […]
Tiger Woods to make return to competitive golf at Hero World Challenge
Following 16 months away from competitive golf, tournament host Tiger Woods is set to make his return at the 2016 Hero World Challenge, Dec. 1-4, at Albany in The Bahamas.
Celebration of Unexpected Champions: An Earl Woods Scholar’s journey
Last month, at the Tiger Woods Foundation’s “Celebration of Unexpected Champions,” we not only celebrated the work we’ve done over the years, but more importantly, we welcomed to the stage three inspiring Earl Woods Scholars to share their stories of grit and perseverance. They are the reason we do what we do. In today’s post, […]
Tiger Woods: Champion of the unexpected
October has been a momentous month for Tiger Woods, thus it’s only fitting we point a spotlight on the man of the hour. As his educational nonprofit, the Tiger Woods Foundation, celebrated its 20th anniversary with an inspiring celebration at the New York Public Library, Woods unveiled the next chapter of his storied career with the arrival of TGR. In a sit-down interview, he candidly reminds us that while golf is his passion, helping the world, one student at a time, is his lifelong mission.
A celebration 20 years in the making
Twenty years in the making, our “Celebration of Unexpected Champions” was a fitting tribute to the transformative power of education and the work of the Tiger Woods Foundation. On Oct. 20, 400 guests arrived on a dramatic scene at one of New York’s iconic institutions, The New York Public Library. After mingling with cocktails in […]