New England: A championship tradition
Eight major professional sports titles since 2003 make New England one of the most successful sports regions in the entire country. For the 13 years that the Deutsche Bank Championship has been contested over Labor Day weekend, the tournament has added to the prestigious sports roots that thrive in New England.
Interning in India: My summer with the Akshaya Patra Foundation
This past year Claremont McKenna College rising senior and Earl Woods Scholar Alicia Frausto had the unique experience of living and learning in four different countries. While each locale shaped Frausto in many different ways, today she shares details about her summer internship in Bangalore, India. The months she spent as a communications intern at […]
Welcome to the Genesis Open
Experience the next chapter in PGA TOUR golf at The Riviera Country Club. Welcome to the Genesis Open.
Top five reasons to volunteer at the Genesis Open
Have you thought about serving your community? Do you want to give back? Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Volunteer at the Genesis Open, Feb. 13-19, 2017!
DECISIVE ANALYTICS welcomes a new class of Big Data Analytics interns
Along with financial assistance, the Earl Woods Scholarship Program assists college students in securing internships in their career-related fields. Today we hear from DECISIVE ANALYTICS Corporation (DAC), which has been a dedicated internship provider to our scholars looking to focus in software engineering work. Through their hands-on internship program, DECISIVE ANALYTICS offers students the opportunity […]
Calling all kids
Labor Day weekend at the Deutsche Bank Championship is the perfect family outing and a great way to spend time together enjoying the very best of New England. Through various youth friendly programs, the Championship provides kids and their families with the opportunity to create countless memories, while watching the top 100 golfers on the […]
Tiger Woods Learning Center fall program preview
Tiger Woods Learning Centers (TWLC) across the nation are gearing up for their fall programming to begin. Students will participate in hands-on learning experiences that provide them with the skills and tools needed to pursue a potential career in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Here is a glimpse of what our […]
Get close to the action with Bose
For fans on-site at the Deutsche Bank Championship, get closer to the action thanks to Bose®. Each day, one winner and a guest will have the chance to win two pairs of Bose® QuietComfort® 35 wireless headphones and two Greenside at 17 seats. To get closer, tweet a photo from your personal Twitter account with […]
The New York Public Library: A beacon of learning plays host to TWF’s 20-year celebration
Throughout its 100-year history, The New York Public Library (NYPL) has been a beacon of learning and education for all — a sentiment shared by the Tiger Woods Foundation. It’s fitting that this national historic landmark is home to our 20th anniversary event, “A Celebration of Unexpected Champions.” On Oct. 20, Tiger Woods, along with […]
A National volunteer experience
‘Volunteers are the backbone of this operation’ is a quote heard often in preparation and execution of the Quicken Loans National within the Tiger Woods Foundation staff. A PGA TOUR tournament needs thousands of volunteers to make an event successful. Every single volunteer plays an integral part as they participate in all facets of the […]
Meet Grace Lee: An unexpected champion
Yeon Jin Lee was given the name Grace by her English tutor in Seoul, South Korea. Not only did the name stick, but without a doubt, it’s defining. Showing tremendous grace under pressure is something Lee has grown accustomed to for the past 15 years, as she’s lived and studied in the United States in […]
Living and learning in Beijing
Earl Woods Scholar Joanna Cheung spent the summer in China, not only exploring the land but participating in a six-week internship with tech startup Beijing Lehome Information and Technology. From her cultural excursions with her fellow cohort of Scholars, to her time spent learning within Beijing’s technology industry, Cheung shares the new and memorable experiences […]
The mentorship movement: Anaheim’s AIME brings opportunity to students and business
It is hard to find a more inspiring mentor than Earl Woods. A decorated Army veteran, Woods played a pivotal role in the groundbreaking golf career of his son, Tiger Woods, by passing along his love of the game and mentoring his son into the greatest golfer of his era. So when city, education and […]
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 […]