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Champion Spotlight
As a first-generation college grad and home school educator, Erika Ponce didn’t anticipate the positive impact after-school program at the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim would have on her son, Diego’s journey. Since becoming a member, he has made new friends, developed valuable skills and solidified his career pathway. Click below to learn more.
Our Impact
Founded in 1996 by Tiger Woods, TGR Foundation empowers students to pursue their passions through education. Our national educational programs and TGR Learning Labs provide students from under-resourced communities access to education and opportunities to learn, grow and prepare for their future. Hear more about our programs and impact from our founder, Tiger Woods, in the video below.
OUR Programs
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TGR Learning Lab
Since 2006, the TGR Learning Lab has offered students unique learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a safe and inspiring learning environment where kids can recognize their potential and gain the opportunities and support needed to thrive.
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Earl Woods Scholar Program
With one of the highest graduation rates in the country, the Earl Woods Scholar Program is designed to help first-generation scholars thrive in college and beyond. Encompassing mentorships, internships and career building, the program boasts a one-to-one philosophy that has helped nearly 150 recipients attend top universities around the country.
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Career Connected Learning
To help students prepare for a rapidly changing job market, we are helping students gain the skills and experiences needed to learn and grow. Through year-round programming focused on workforce development and career readiness, students are given the tools and resources needed to be prepared for their futures
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College Access
Our college access programming supports high school students interested in careers that require post-secondary education. Through a variety of workshops and resources, students nationwide receive the support needed to thrive in school and life.
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Educator Professional Development
Our professional development workshops are focused on changing the way STEM is taught in our classrooms by providing professional development opportunities in STEM education through innovative lesson design. With hands-on, project-based learning activities, educators explore strategies that will enhance their curricula and prepare their students for future STEM careers.
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Digital Resource Library
The TGR Learning Lab provides digital learning experiences and curriculum for students, families and educators nationwide.
LATEST NEWs
TGR Foundation partners with the Defense STEM Education Consortium to advance STEM education
TGR Foundation was recently awarded a grant from DoD STEM to join the Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC), a ten-year initiative comprised of more than two dozen organizations committed to STEM programming to build the 21st century workforce. This marks a critical milestone in our ongoing efforts to advance and create meaningful learning opportunities for […]
TGR Foundation, Cobbs Creek Foundation expose Philadelphia youth to golf, hospitality careers
Cobbs Creek Foundation (CCF) and TGR Foundation are thrilled to share the success of our inaugural career-connected learning experience, hosted at the prestigious Merion Golf Club. This event marked a significant milestone in our mission to provide meaningful career exploration opportunities for Philadelphia high school students. We welcomed 26 enthusiastic students who were eager to learn […]
Scholar Voices: A Journey Through Internships Navigating My Engineering Path
When I first arrived at Berkeley, I was eager to explore the opportunities that came with being in such a new environment. As a first-generation Mexican-American, the world of engineering was completely new to me.
Internships became my way of discovering these different industries, each with its own culture, work-life balance and challenges.
TGR Foundation expands career and college readiness programs, prepare students for success
At TGR Foundation, we understand that limited access to resources and information about higher education processes means limited opportunities for students from low-income communities. From monthly workshops and multi-day academies to ongoing support for our Earl Woods Scholars, we meet students where they are and provide the resources and support needed to help them reach their dreams.
This summer, as we expanded our career and college readiness programs to Philadelphia, students experienced two of our cornerstone opportunities, College Bound Academy and Pre-College Retreat. Through our career and college readiness programs we implement a holistic approach to workshops and programs that focuses on challenges that students face, especially aspiring first generation college graduates.
PGA TOUR Radio On-Air with TGR Learning Lab Students
Through career-connected learning opportunities, TGR Learning Lab Anaheim students got the opportunity to job shadow and go on-air as co-anchor with PGA TOUR Radio host Brian Katrek. Prior to the live show, students experienced the behind-the-scenes aspects of radio production as Katrek delved into the technical equipment and set-up that is required for a live […]
STUDENT RESOURCES
Through our free programs and resources, we help students discover, develop and pursue their passions. With courses and opportunities to learn about photography, graphic design, engineering, computer science and more, there’s something for everyone. Click the links below to get started.
For 6th – 12th Grade Students:
EDUCATOR RESOURCES
Through lessons, resources and live experiences, we’re providing educators with professional development to revitalize their teaching practice and help more students reach their full potential.
Explore our educator offerings, designed to enhance your instructional strategies and better engage your students.
Our Donors
Access to quality education is a global issue that impacts everyone. TGR Foundation partners with innovators, educators, business leaders and community members who are passionate about education and committed to helping students learn, grow and thrive. Together, we are champions for youth.
Our Team
TGR Foundation is a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about empowering students through education. We are deeply committed to every student who participates in our programs, and believe that the power of education, coupled with the right resources, will ensure lifelong success.
Fundraising Events
For more than 25 years, TGR Foundation has received support from funds raised through events produced by TGR Live, the exclusive event management company of TGR Foundation. TGR Live creates amazing experiences at world-class events across the country, including two PGA TOUR golf tournaments, an exclusive entertainment experience in Las Vegas and luxury golf events at Pebble Beach and in New York City.
Recent Press
PGA Magazine
Education and golf come together through Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek Golf Course and its TGR Foundation partnership
"Cobbs Creek epitomizes a commitment to inclusivity, building on the rich history embodied by Charlie Sifford's legacy with a forward-looking perspective through TGR Learning Lab."
- Kendall Murphy, PGA, Director of DEI for Troon
USGA
Woods, Whose Impact Far Transcends Golf Feats, Accepts 2024 Bob Jones Award
“Tiger’s foundation has had a tremendous impact. It’s a complete system for education that’s really valuable, and it’s going to continue to be valuable a long time into the future. I think he’s also proud of – and should be proud of – being a breakthrough figure who has made the game look more like America.”
Newsweek
TGR Foundation helps students from under-resourced communities pursue their passion through education
TGR Foundation's areas of focus are STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) educational enrichment, health and well-being, and career and college readiness through hands-on learning programs.
Genesis and TGR Foundation Continue Partnership by Advancing Access to STEAM Education
Genesis hosts STEAM-based workshops with Child Creativity Lab
Partnering with Child Creativity Lab, Genesis hosted workshops at the TGR Learning Lab where members participating in the after-school program learned how to develop their own future mobility vehicles using reclaimed and upcycled materials.
American Essence
Tiger Woods’s Legacy Beyond the Golf Course: How His Foundation Aims To Help Youth Achieve Their Dreams Through Education
Golfing legend Tiger Woods is most proud of his foundation’s work in educating youth. His TGR Foundation is led by Cynthia Court, whom he tapped in June 2023 to become CEO and expand the educational initiatives the foundation offers in under-resourced communities across America.
Find Your Grind
Student Spotlight: Success Stories from TGR Foundation
Find Your Grind’s approach to career exploration and self-discovery perfectly aligns with TGRF’s mission, creating a synergy that enhances the educational experience.