Dr. Katherine Bihr reflects on 20 years of impact through the TGR Learning Lab
When Tiger Woods shifted his TGR Foundation’s focus from golf to education in 2001, Dr. Katherine Bihr joined the team to build educational programs and opportunities through its flagship TGR Learning Lab Anaheim. As a career educator and principal with a passion for empowering youth, she built a team, established signature programs and helped set […]
TGR Foundation’s STEM Studio empowers 133 educators through free summer professional learning program
Professional Learning Series Gives Teachers the Tools to Bring Hands-On STEAM Learning Into Their Classrooms IRVINE, California [August 18, 2026] — TGR Foundation welcomed 133 educators to its free STEM Studio professional learning program this summer, equipping them with tools and strategies they will bring back to classrooms that collectively serve more than 17,000 students. Hosted in partnership with DoW STEM, STEM Studio helps K–12 educators strengthen how they teach science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), giving […]
TGR Foundation partners with leading universities and businesses to provide summer career-readiness experiences for high school students
High school students experience immersive learning with 11 leading partners, including the new Genesis Design California, 2K Visual Concepts Studio, Snap Inc., Claremont Colleges, Blue Robotics and more. IRVINE, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2026) — Through local programming of its TGR Learning Labs in Southern California and Philadelphia, TGR Foundation provided 193 high school students with […]
Future of Skilled Trades: Rethinking Career Readiness for the Modern Economy
Explore how skilled trades, AI infrastructure, robotics and advanced manufacturing careers are reshaping career readiness and creating new pathways for students
Where are they now? Charlé Moore, golf coach, storyteller and educator
Charlé Moore was introduced to golf as an incoming seventh grader during a clinic hosted by Tiger Woods in 1997. That encounter became a cornerstone of her college and career journey. Although Moore didn’t continue pursuing golf skills until the start of ninth grade, she played on the varsity team throughout high school and later […]
Pre-College Retreat prepares Earl Woods Scholar Class of 2030 for college success
The annual Earl Woods Scholar Program Pre-College Retreat kicked off on Wednesday, July 8, welcoming rising freshmen from seven regional cohorts.  It was incredibly rewarding to welcome 21 scholars to the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim. This year’s event was especially meaningful as we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Earl Woods Scholar Program while also welcoming scholars from our two newest regions: […]
TGR Foundation announces 20th cohort of Earl Woods Scholars, expands program to Georgia
IRVINE, Calif. — TGR Foundation announces its 20th class of 22 Earl Woods scholars, including students representing two new regions as it expands to Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia.  The Earl Woods Scholar Program was created in 2006 to honor the vision and spirit of the late Earl Woods, Tiger’s father and mentor.  In addition to academic excellence, scholars accepted into the program demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community […]
TGR Foundation Names Sandy Marshall chief development officer
Accomplished nonprofit and social impact leader to accelerate philanthropic growth, strategic partnerships and national expansion
Where are they now? Alma Gutierrez, educator
As a member of the Western High School Women’s Golf Team, Alma Gutierrez discovered the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim with the rest of her team as they took advantage of access to free equipment, clinics and a short course for practice. What she didn’t expect was to discover a world of opportunities beyond the sport.  After golf requirements as a student athlete were […]
Earl Woods Scholar Program: 20 years of legacy and impact
Twenty years ago, the Earl Woods Scholar Program was just beginning to take shape. In May 2006, following the passing of Earl Woods, TGR Foundation received an outpouring of unsolicited donations in his honor. From that moment, Tiger had a clear and purposeful vision to create something lasting that would reflect who Earl was and what he stood for.  I had the privilege of developing the program […]
