The intrinsic value of a mentor
In Greek mythology, Mentor, a friend of Odysseus, was placed in charge of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, when Odysseus left for the Trojan War. Mentor was charged to teach, encourage and build the inner confidence of Telemachus so that he would be able to thrive in his father’s absence. The personal name mentor has […]
A well-earned ticket
Starting today, 30,000 tickets to the Quicken Loans National will be distributed to members of our armed forces. Since the inception of the Quicken Loans National in 2007, more than 300,000 tickets have been distributed, and Lockheed Martin has played an incredible role in helping to provide tournament access to military members and their families.
Three reasons why the Quickens Loans National is the ultimate Father’s Day gift
Forget having to go shopping for a Father’s Day gift this year. The Quicken Loans National is your one-stop shop for giving dad a gift he will never forget. While a new tie, novelty mug or pack of socks is sure to show your appreciation for your dad, spending the day together at the Quicken […]
Nineteen tips on how to succeed in life after college
Do you remember how overwhelmed you felt during your college admissions process? Then even before you could breathe a sigh of relief after getting accepted into the college of your choice, you had to adjust to new friends, new housing, new classes, being homesick — all while having to make the first of many important […]
Honoring our nation’s armed forces
The Quicken Loans National is a celebration of the D.C. region and our country. Since the inaugural tournament in 2007, the Quicken Loans National has recognized our military for all of their service, domestic and abroad. Between the military appreciation program, We Salute Our Heroes Tribute Wall and the military caddie program, the Quicken Loans […]
Donor Spotlight: Edward Machir
With an impressive tenure as a CPA and partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers spanning 35 years, Edward Machir joined the Tiger Woods Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2013, where he currently serves on the Audit Committee. A graduate of Georgetown University and an ardent supporter of the Earl Woods Scholarship Program, Machir has dedicated much of his […]
Vina Vo: An unexpected champion
Anh Nguyen raised her granddaughter, Vina Vo, to be a champion. Whether she knows it or not, Nguyen passed on to Vo her dogged determination and her unwavering capacity to nurture those around her. The matriarch of her family, a family torn apart by the carnage of the Vietnam War, Nguyen fearlessly dodged bombs during […]
With cheers and tears, TWF celebrates the Class of 2016
With the last few weeks of high school upon us, many seniors are preparing excitedly to don their cap and gown, collect their diploma and forge ahead on their next journey of higher education. However, for many students, the road to graduation, and subsequently to a four-year college, is not without its obstacles. For first-generation […]
2016 College Bound Academy
Calling all Anaheim Union High School District students! Apply now for the College Bound Academy.
Media Day: A day in the life
On Monday, May 16, media members, community leaders and invited guests gathered with Tiger Woods at Congressional Country Club to kick off the Quicken Loans Shot for Heroes program. After debuting at the Quicken Loans National last year, Shot for Heroes is back in a bigger and better way in 2016.
An original staff member reflects on 20 years of growth
When Earl Woods originally hired me in 1997, he called my house and said he had no idea what I would be doing, he just said he needed someone he could trust, so when could I start. I was ready for a change and knew the Woods family through my dad since 1980, so I […]
A crash course in college scholarships
On a daily basis, I listen to students’ constant worries about paying for college. I’ve even heard them tell me about dollar signs chasing after them in their dreams and falling into a dark hole of college debt. After lending an ear, I proceed to follow up and ask, “Well, have you applied for scholarships?”
A strong start for high school seniors
One unique aspect to the process of selecting prospective students for the Earl Woods Scholarship is that we also set aside another group of students who are selected as juniors in the spring. These students receive an additional year of guidance during one of the most overwhelming years in their lives — their senior year […]
Shot for Heroes lets fans take a swing at $10,000 for veterans and themselves
The Quicken Loans National is taking over the driving ranges of four public golf courses in Montgomery County, Maryland, to give fans the opportunity to take a “Shot for Heroes” to raise money for veterans and military families — and maybe even earn themselves a nice little payday.
Alumni network
As a first-generation college student, leaving to go to college was an overwhelming and slightly terrifying experience. Although I was only 45 minutes away from home (without traffic), I felt like I was entering into an unfamiliar and unknown domain. Luckily, I had the Tiger Woods Foundation family on which to rely.
Show me the money? Not so fast
There are a multitude of ambitious scholarship programs across the United States that open doors for students to attend the universities of their dreams. From a financial standpoint, some of the best provide renewable opportunities so that worries about ongoing costs are minimized. Others provide year-one funding that greatly enhances the ability to get into […]
Flashback: Topping out the Tiger Woods Learning Center
Today we flash back to a monumental date in the development of the Tiger Woods Learning Center: the topping-out ceremony! On May 5, 2005, Mayor Curt Pringle and city officials joined then-Tiger Woods Foundation president Greg McLaughlin for the topping-out ceremony, celebrating a construction tradition and marking a milestone in the facility’s construction.
In his words: A celebration of Earl Woods
It’s been 10 years since the passing of Earl Woods. The son of a street cleaner and a maid, Woods was born into humble beginnings in Manhattan, Kansas, in 1932. Despite losing both his parents by his mid-teens, he attended Kansas State University on a baseball scholarship, knowing that education would ultimately tear down the […]
The polls are open!
The people have spoken and votes have been cast in the 2016 Quicken Loans National Volunteer Challenge. But the action is just heating up.
Remembering Earl: A Q&A with Tida Woods
On May 3, 2006, the world said goodbye to Earl Woods. From his death came the birth of the Earl Woods Scholarship, brought to life by Tiger and generous individuals from around the world who donated more than $1 million in Earl’s memory. With a 98 percent graduation rate, the Earl Woods Scholarship offers low-income […]