Where are they now? Erica Rivera, Mechanical Engineer
Erica Rivera grew up in Anaheim, CA, just miles away from the flagship TGR Learning Lab. Through a school day field trip, she discovered a safe space to explore her passion for math with her twin sister, Jessica. The two grew a love for solving math problems in fourth grade and later found an affinity […]
Learning Lab created in Anaheim by Tiger Woods’ foundation marks 20 years of enhancing education
In 2006, the TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim, Tiger founded by golf legend TigerWoods’ Woods’ foundation, opened to give 150 local, underserved youth more hands-on opportunitieson opportunities to help with learning in engineering science, technology, engineering and math.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Earl Woods
Today, on Earl Woods’ birthday, we celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of a man whose values continue to inspire generations. Before he was known to many as Tiger Woods’ father, Earl was a trailblazer in his own right. A standout athlete, he became the first African American baseball player in the Big Seven […]
TGR Foundation Names Hrag Hamalian Chief Executive Officer
TGR Foundation today announced the appointment of Hrag Hamalian as Chief Executive Officer. A nationally recognized education leader and social impact entrepreneur, Hamalian will guide the next phase of TGR Foundation’s expansion while deepening impact for students from under-resourced communities nationwide. Hamalian has served as president of TGR Learning Labs and national programs since October […]
Atlanta Public Schools Announces Partnership with TGR Foundation, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Transform Capitol View Elementary Building into TGR Learning Lab Atlanta
Partnership with the Atlanta Board of Education enables historic facility to be reimagined as a state-of-the-art STEAM learning lab for students and community.
Career-Connected Learning in Action at the 2026 Genesis Invitational
Each year, the Genesis Invitational provides more than a world-class stage for golf; it becomes a real-world classroom for students. Built from our Teen Career Readiness strategy designed to provide experience for TGR Learning Lab members to learn about work, through work and at work, tournament week delivered layered opportunities that expanded exposure, built skills […]
How TGR Learning Lab Anaheim Helped 210K Students in 20 Years
In a recent feature in the Orange County Business Journal, Mike McKee reflects on how the TGR Foundation’s TGR Learning Lab Anaheim has empowered more than 210,000 students over the past 20 years through innovative, no-cost STEAM education and career readiness programming.
How TGR Learning Lab changed one Anaheim teen’s life
From being drawn in by free pizza as a teen to discovering a passion for STEAM and life skills that shaped his future, Jose Valdez credits his journey to purpose and opportunity found through the TGR Learning Lab, a program by Tiger Woods’ nonprofit that transformed his life and career outlook.
Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund Invests in Future of L.A. Youth with $2.5 Million Gift to Lulu’s Place
Chargers’ transformative gift supports construction of Alex & Faye Spanos Legacy Field at Lulu’s Place as well as development of career readiness programming in partnership with TGR Foundation Today at The Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club, Lulu’s Place, TGR Foundation, and the Los Angeles Chargers announced a $2.5 million leadership gift from the […]
TGR Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact Through Education at TGR Learning Lab in AnaheimÂ
Tiger Woods opened the first TGR Learning Lab on this date in Anaheim, California in 2006 Today marks the 20th anniversary of TGR Foundation’s opening of its flagship TGR Learning Lab located in Anaheim, California. Born from the vision of Tiger Woods, founder of TGR Foundation, to create a safe space for students to learn, grow […]
