IMPACT
igniting passions and Unlocking potential
Tiger Woods founded his nonprofit, TGR Foundation, in 1996 to create a world where opportunity is universal and potential is limitless. His vision to create safe spaces that empower students to “learn, grow and chase after their dreams” led to the creation of the TGR Learning Lab, serving more than 216,000 students since 2006.
“The TGR Learning Lab is a place for kids to learn and find a pathway into a possible career. There weren’t a lot of those spaces when I was growing up, and I wanted to create a safe space for kids.”
— Tiger Woods, Founder, TGR Foundation
TGR Learning Labs are transformative environments where life gains steam. Through innovative programs, students receive opportunities, experiences and mentors that help them unlock their unlimited potential. Focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) educational enrichment, health and well-being and career and college readiness opportunities, the Learning Labs provide:
- Exposure to STEAM careers.
- Hands-on experiential learning.
- Transferable skill building.
- Real-world experience through industry partners.
- Holistic support for college and career preparation.
Through engaging learning experiences, enrichment and support in a safe and inspiring environment, students are empowered with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive in college and their future careers.
Alma Gutierrez graduated from the same high school as Tiger and didn’t believe higher education was accessible to her before she participated in programs at the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim. Through opportunities and ongoing support, she discovered her unlimited potential and now holds a master’s degree.
Working as a director for TGR Foundation’s Earl Woods Scholar Program, she has empowered hundreds of other students, including her older siblings, who followed in her footsteps to earn their college degrees. TGR Learning Labs are paving the way for thousands of students like Alma to pursue their passions and create transformational change in their communities.
“The second I walked into the building, I loved it. I became hooked with being there… It gave me something I never had before and saw something in me that I didn’t really see in myself.”
– Alma Gutierrez, TGR Learning Lab Alumna
TGR LEARNING LAB
ANAHEIM
Since opening in 2006, the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim has been a popular destination for students during school hours, after school and on the weekends. The Learning Lab recently expanded its programming, providing new opportunities for students including courses aligned with modern careers like AI, cybersecurity and podcasting, career-connected learning programs, esports tournaments, community resource fairs, STEAM-based mobile outreach and field trips for students in fifth through 12th grade.
As TGR Foundation expands its impact to serve more students from under-resourced communities through TGR Learning Labs across the country, the flagship campus provides guidance and direction from nearly 20 years of transformative impact.
TGR LEARNING LAB
PHILADELPHIA
In April 2025, the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia opened on the Cobbs Creek Golf and Education campus. Pre-launch programming set the groundwork for what was to come while building meaningful connections and impact.
Since opening, thousands of students have participated in a variety of programs, including STEAM field trips, after-school classes, workshops and summer camps at the 30,000-square-foot facility. The Learning Lab features nine classrooms, in addition to a multi-purpose room, music recording room, podcast studio, makerspace, a Full Swing golf simulator and more.
The Cobbs Creek campus also features a TGR Design short course and driving range, providing students and the community with access to golf along with the valuable skills and life lessons it provides.
tiger’s vision for expansion
Tiger’s vision is to empower more students in under-resourced communities with the greatest need. With the generosity and support from trusted partners TGR Foundation will be opening two new Learning Labs in Los Angeles, California and Augusta, Georgia.
TGR LEARNING LAB
LOS ANGELES
TGR Foundation’s third Learning Lab will open doors of opportunity for Los Angeles students in 2027 at the new Lulu’s Place campus. In partnership with the Kimmelman Family Foundation and the United States Tennis Association, Lulu’s Place will be a transformational center for students and families in the community, providing academic, wellness and athletic programs.
Pre-launch programming has already begun providing opportunities to local students and educators. Through the new TGR Learning Lab Los Angeles, students will receive access to high-quality learning environments and programs focused on STEAM-based education, college access and career readiness, in addition to a dedicated health and wellness space for families provided by Providence.
TGR LEARNING LAB
AUGUSTA
On April 7, 2025, Tiger Woods and Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley announced plans to bring a TGR Learning Lab to Augusta, Ga. Set to open in 2028, it will be the fourth location in TGR Foundation’s network of Learning Labs.
The TGR Learning Lab Augusta will provide valuable educational programs, real-world learning experiences and opportunities to students from under-resourced communities throughout the Augusta region. In-school curriculum, programs and community events will begin before the opening.
Inspired by the Woods family’s belief in the power of education to transform lives, TGR Foundation’s mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education. Join us in providing the opportunities and access that unlock the unlimited potential in the lives of more youth nationwide.
“When I was a kid, my parents instilled a core principle in my life: try to make an impact in one person’s life, every day. At TGR Foundation, we are doing just that, making a meaningful impact on the lives of youth one day at a time.”
– Tiger Woods, Founder TGR Foundation
Visit TGRFoundation.org to learn more and get involved.