Can’t join us in NYC on Oct. 20? You can still help us celebrate
On Oct. 20, 2016, the Tiger Woods Foundation will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the iconic New York Public Library in New York City. Hosted by Tiger Woods, this Celebration of Unexpected Champions promises to be an incredible red-carpet event filled with celebrities, athletes and luminaries. With sought-after tickets and limited seating, space is selling […]
Scholar Voices: How China broadened my worldview
Fourteen of our Earl Woods Scholars had the pleasure of traveling to China this summer on an 11-day excursion that took them to Beijing and Shanghai. The once-in-a-lifetime experience, hosted by Ourgame, parent company of the World Poker Tour©, was the first time many of the students had traveled outside of the United States. For […]
Daughters of the American Revolution honor TWF’s Dr. Katherine Bihr
On the heels of America’s Independence Day, Tiger Woods Foundation gives three cheers to our very own patriot Dr. Katherine Bihr, vice president of programs and education. On May 18, Bihr was the recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Women in History Award, presented by the John Greenleaf Whittier Chapter at the Friendly […]
A look at the TWF Scholars’ 11-day journey in China
This summer, 14 fortunate scholars received the opportunity to have what could easily be the most memorable summer experience of their lives. After over a year of planning, the Earl Woods Scholars were welcomed to Beijing and Shanghai for an all-expenses paid trip courtesy of Ourgame, parent company to the World Poker Tour®.
CEO reflects on two years at TWF
This month marks my second anniversary as the CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation, and as with all great experiences, the time has moved incredibly fast. Before joining TWF, I had a wonderful career working in advertising, sports marketing, the NBA and IBM. I learned so much along the way that when I came to […]
Meet Adam Pliska: Champion of the unexpected
If we summed up Adam Pliska by his greatest accomplishments, some might think the stars were perfectly aligned for him. Not only is he a self-taught musician, but by the age of 16 the young Pliska was also a successful entrepreneur, selling personalized towels and T-shirts to local high schools. With a film degree from […]
My transformational experience at the Tiger Woods Learning Center, D.C.
In the halls of Cesar Chavez Public Charter School at Capitol Hill there is one room that allows students to conduct research, complete their robotics assignment, play a game of chess, use a 3D printer and much more: the Tiger Woods Learning Center (TWLC). As a recent graduate of TWLC’s after-school program and of Cesar […]
Luxury car brand Genesis named title sponsor of prestigious PGA TOUR tournament in LA
One of the most historic and longest-running events on the PGA TOUR starts a new chapter as global luxury car brand Genesis becomes title sponsor of the Genesis Open at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Together with the Tiger Woods Foundation, the tournament’s host organization, the Genesis Open begins a new era […]
Billy Hurley wins 2016 Quicken Loans National
Congratulations to Billy Hurley III on winning his first PGA TOUR event at the 2016 Quicken Loans National in Bethesda, Maryland, at Congressional Country Club. The hometown hero ended his final round with a score of 17-under for the tournament and 3-under for the day. Hurley was surrounded by friends and family as he closed […]
Cliff and Dottie Thomas win the Volunteer Challenge
Cliff and Dottie Thomas were named the winners of the Quicken Loans National PGA TOUR Volunteer Challenge sponsored by Myrbetriq during a check presentation on Sunday, June 26. Over the last three months, volunteers, golf fans and Quicken Loans National enthusiasts voted for their favorite volunteers and in the process raised money for the Tiger […]
Take your ‘Shot for Heroes’
After Rickie Fowler kicked off the Quicken Loans Shot for Heroes at the National on Wednesday, fans and players at the Quicken Loans National now have the opportunity to take their shot from a custom-built 19th hole or par-3 at Congressional Country Club for a chance to raise up to $10,000 for charity. All proceeds […]
Sponsor Spotlight: Bill Emerson
Serving as the CEO of Quicken Loans Inc., Bill Emerson is responsible for the leadership and growth of the nation’s second largest retail mortgage lender. The Detroit-based company employs 15,000 team members and was ranked No. 5 on FORTUNE magazine’s annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list in 2016.
Round 1: Important weather update
Due to inclement weather, Round 1 of the Quicken Loans National has been delayed for two hours, now scheduled to tee off at 9:15 a.m. ET. Gates will open at 8:30 a.m. The tee times for the afternoon groups will be delayed two hours and will start at 2 p.m.
Just released: New video celebrating unexpected champions
What if we started saying YES instead of NO? At the Tiger Woods Foundation, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to become something more than we ever expected. Preview our newly released video, celebrating unexpected champions.
My National day
It was the greatest honor of my life to serve six years in the United States Marine Corps. Amidst the trials and tribulations associated with daily military challenges, several years ago I found a week-long escape in an annual volunteer opportunity. It was at this event where I would begin to forge lifelong friendships and […]
Wednesday pro-am pairings for the Quicken Loans National
The 2016 Quicken Loans National Pro-Am tees off Wednesday morning, June 22. An annual tradition of tournament week, the Quicken Loans National Pro-Am is a highlight for both PGA TOUR professionals and the amateurs playing with them.
How to: Declare your day at the Quicken Loans National
You may have seen it on social media or on the Quicken Loans National website. Maybe you’ve seen it on advertisements. What is #DeclareYourDay? The Quicken Loans National is Washington, D.C.’s premier PGA TOUR event, and there is no better place than our nation’s capital to celebrate your very own national holiday.
What my mentor means to me
Here at the Tiger Woods Foundation, we believe in the intrinsic value of the mentor/mentee relationship. One of the key components of the Earl Woods Scholarship Program is to pair recipients with dedicated mentors who will see them through their four years of college, if not longer. For many first-generation college students or students of […]