On Sept. 9, 2016, Tiger assembled his entire staff at the TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim, California, for a first-ever Townhall. The purpose was clear: to bring everyone together to hear from him directly about TGR and its future. In addition to Tiger’s keynote speech, staff participated in a Q&A, workshops and a cocktail reception.[…]
Earl Woods Scholar and Boston College sophomore Felix Lee writes in to our college voices series this month offering a very real glimpse at the current racial tensions affecting students of color on many college campuses across the U.S. Lee chronicles his own experience partaking in “Blackout,” a peaceful protest at Boston College and explains[…]
The recent passing of our former student, Marcus Edwards, has hit all of us hard at the foundation. As we continue to grapple with his sudden and tragic death, Tiger has shared words of encouragement with his staff. And in turn, we share them with you — all of our supporters and fellow advocates who[…]
“It’s so easy to get caught up in daily problems: Your parents are mad at you, your best friend made plans that didn’t include you, that math test was impossible, you didn’t make the team. Yet believe it or not, in the middle of all that stress and trouble, there are wonderful things happening all[…]
Flashback to October 1, 2005, when the Tiger Woods Learning Center was a shell of its future glory. Encompassed by dirt and plaster, no one could have truly imagined the incredible opportunity for change housed within its walls. No one could have accurately predicted the impact this innovative space would have on minority, impoverished and[…]
Providing exceptional work requires working with exceptional people. Here at the Tiger Woods Foundation, we are fortunate to have a team of stellar VPs who have made it their personal and professional mission to help students reach their full potential. Whether they execute our many events and fundraisers, cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors, oversee[…]
Where Bill Borges has come from and where he is today are two very different places. His story is one of sheer perseverance. The son of California natives, Borges grew up in a working class neighborhood in Anaheim, California. His parents, neither of whom completed high school, both worked hard at local grocery stores to[…]
This summer marked my 12-year anniversary with the Tiger Woods Foundation, and as I reflect on how we’ve grown and where we’re going, I am not only flooded with so many good memories, but I’m brimming with excitement about our future. As I think about the impact of our 20-year history, I am drawn to[…]
As 2016 draws to a close and TWF begins the next chapter of its journey, we are celebrating the accomplishments of the past and forging forward into new and enterprising territory. It takes a good party to tie this story together, and what better place to do it than The New York Public Library? Which[…]
School is back in session and with a new academic year ahead of us, what better time to showcase our dedicated team of educators. Hailing from the Tiger Woods Learning Centers in both Anaheim, California, and Washington, D.C., our learning facilitators use innovative STEM curriculum to offer their students a unique learning experience every time[…]
After the Deutsche Bank Championship took place at TPC Boston last week, we would like to introduce you to our Class of 2020 Boston scholars. This year, five of our 20 new Earl Woods Scholars hail from the Boston area. Below is a deeper look into the inspiring stories that have made these participants resilient[…]
I owe a lot to the Tiger Woods Foundation. I work as a program coordinator for the Earl Woods Scholarship Program, and recently relocated to Washington, D.C., as we expand our reach. I’m not just thankful to them for my job, but for also introducing me to so many people that would end up being[…]
As the Tiger Woods Foundation’s 20th year approached, Tiger issued a challenge: Take TWF’s impact to a whole new level by improving the lives of millions of underserved students around the world.
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On Monday, Sept. 5, Rory McIlroy claimed the title of best of New England and lifted the Wedgwood Trophy for the second time, having also won in 2012. McIlroy finished with a final round 65 to finish 15-under for the tournament
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The Tiger Woods Foundation was honored to receive a $10,000 donation at the PGA TOUR’s prestigious Deutsche Bank Championship as a result of the tournament’s PGA TOUR Volunteer Challenge, sponsored by Myrbetriq® (mirabegron). The PGA TOUR Volunteer Challenge is a friendly, charity-focused contest in which tournament volunteers compete to collect the largest number of votes[…]
With the possibility of heavy winds for Monday, Sept. 5, the Deutsche Bank Championship has set its final-round tee times to begin at 7 a.m. with the final group to tee off at 8:50 a.m.
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The PGA TOUR Wives Association helped to kick off the 2016 Deutsche Bank Championship on Thursday morning with the Golf Gives BackPACK CHALLENGE in a charity event to benefit the Norton Public Schools. Two teams competed in a race to pack 300 backpacks with school supplies, which will be donated to local children. The PGA[…]
Our Scholar Voices series continues with a post from our Earl Woods Scholarship Program’s first Boston scholar and alum Vladimir Casseus. With his newly minted Master’s degree from the school psychology program at Tufts University, Casseus reflects on the role education played in his life and how his successes were bolstered by an extensive support[…]
Tee times for the 2016 Deutsche Bank Championship Pro-Am have been announced.
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For fans and athletes alike, sports often represent more than just a game. It’s not always about winning or losing, playing well or poorly, achieving success or failure. Sports can act as an escape and a symbol for something much greater. Growing up, many people use sports as an escape from the responsibilities of daily[…]
