TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia
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OPening January 2025
TGR Foundation is partnering with the Cobbs Creek Foundation to enhance access to education and provide opportunities for youth in Philadelphia through a new TGR Learning Lab on the Cobbs Creek campus. The campus will support the community through innovative education programs to empower youth to discover and achieve their fullest potential.
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ABOUT
COBBS CREEK
Cobbs Creek is a new golf and education campus serving the diverse youth of Philadelphia. The three pillars of Cobbs Creek include:
Community – engage the surrounding community with transformational programs
Education – year-round educational opportunities for students of all ages
Golf – restore Cobbs Creek Golf Course to original design and create access to golf
Learn more about Cobbs CreekABOUT
TGR LEARNING LAB
TGR Foundation will operate its signature TGR Learning Lab on the campus, providing students access to education and opportunities to gain real-world experiences and skills.
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The 30,000-square-foot facility will offer STEM–based school day, after-school and summer classes to upper elementary, middle and high school students.
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The TGR Learning Lab will be a safe and inspiring space, providing students with the latest technology and modern workspaces.
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Year-round programming will provide access to education and development opportunities for students to discover and pursue their passions.
We are hiring for key positions to launch our programs in the community. Interested in being a champion for youth, apply today.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Through innovative programming in an inspiring learning environment, TGR Foundation will provide opportunities to help local students thrive in school and life.
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The TGR Learning Lab will feature non-traditional class offerings taught using engaging, hands-on project-based methods.
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The classes that will be offered, such as robotics, engineering, artificial intelligence, podcasting and drone technology, are designed to expose students to today’s STEM-based careers.
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Ongoing college access and career readiness programming will be available to prepare students for higher education, provide real-world experiences and build transferable skills.
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TUTORING & ENRICHMENT
The TGR Learning Lab will support students from the local community, providing access to education in a positive and supportive learning environment. 1st – 4th grade students are provided vital educational resources and ongoing support in local schools during the school year help close the achievement gap through:
- Reading, writing and math tutoring
- Educational enrichment workshops and summer camps
- Social emotional learning and support programming
- Family fun days and community events
TGR DESIGN
Short Course
TGR Design will build a short course to provide golf access and opportunities for the community to learn and practice. It will be accessible to golfers of all ages and abilities, introducing new players to the sport. Year-round programming will be available at the short course to build young golfers’ skills while helping them develop the game’s core values.
Learn more about the TGR Design short courseUpcoming Virtual EVENTS
Tuesday, August 13 | HBCU Informational Session
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ET
Featuring current students, alumni and parents from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), this workshop will provide insights into the application process, student life experiences and benefits of HBCU education and experiences after graduation.
Parents and high school students are welcome to join us for the virtual programming.
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Wednesday, August 14 | Scholarship Information Session
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET
Open to high school seniors this session will provide information about the QuestBridge National College Match Program and Posse Foundation scholarship opportunities. The workshop will dive into the application process and while providing tips and best practices.
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Thursday, August 22 | Student Athlete Panel
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET
Featuring student athletes, trainers and college coaches, this session will provide a crash course to achieve success
as a collegiate athlete. The discussion will cover topics from the recruiting and application processes to life as a student – athlete.
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LATEST NEWS
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."
- Kendal Murphy, PGA, Director of DEI for Troom
Restoring Philadelphia's Most Historic Public Golf Course
GOLF.com
Cobbs Creek Golf Course once hosted Tour events and inspired Charlie Sifford, but you wouldn't know it if you saw it today. The TGR Foundation is setting out to make this historic course a community hub once again and is building the second TGR Learning Lab offering STEM programs for children in the community while expanding TGR Foundation's reach.
Cobbs Creek Foundation breaks ground on historic golf course
Philadelphia Tribune
Cobbs Creek Foundation broke ground on the redevelopment of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, which was home to prominent African-American golfers in the 1950s and ‘60s. The initial phases of construction will include creating a reservoir and pumphouse, along with the TGR Learning Lab and a driving range building.
Expanded $100M restoration of Cobbs Creek Golf Course gets underway
Philadelphia Business Journal
The restoration and transformation of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course in West Philadelphia teed off Monday. The Cobbs Creek Foundation, which is funding the plan, held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of work on the TGR Learning Lab, a part of the project that is getting support from Tiger Woods' educational foundation.
Cobbs Creek Foundation breaks ground on TGR Learning Lab
TGR Foundation Press Release
Members of the Cobbs Creek Foundation were joined by elected officials, educators, and supporters to celebrate the launch of the foundation’s revitalization of the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course, a project that will invest in the community, including restoration of the golf course and building of the TGR Learning Lab.
TGR LEARNING LAB PHILADELPHIA Renderings
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