Tiger Woods Opens 30,000-Square-Foot TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek as $180 Million Revival Advances
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Updated · The Associated Press · May 13
Tiger Woods Opens 30,000-Square-Foot TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek as $180 Million Revival Advances
9 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · May 13
The 30,000-square-foot TGR Learning Lab at Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek has opened as the first completed building in a $180 million effort to revive the historic public golf site.
The facility, Woods’ foundation’s second learning lab, pairs STEAM programs with golf access for underserved youth and has already served 7,000 students since opening in April 2025.
Woods backed the project through his long connection to Charlie Sifford, who developed his game at Cobbs Creek, a course known for welcoming Black golfers and women long before many clubs did.
The broader redevelopment includes a 68-bay driving range, a short course by Woods’ design firm and a junior putting green funded by Jordan Spieth’s $250,000 donation.
Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner are restoring the flood-prone championship course, with plans to rebuild 3 miles of creek and more than 20 acres of wetlands while aiming eventually to host a PGA Tour event.
Can a $180M golf paradise solve a neighborhood's chronic flooding while honoring its inclusive past?
Will profits from an elite golf course truly sustain the free education promised to thousands of local children?
Revitalizing Cobbs Creek: Inside the $65 Million Golf Club Restoration and TGR Learning Lab Expansion
Overview
The TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek, opened in April 2025, marks a major step in expanding the TGR Foundation’s mission to empower students through education. As a key part of the Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus, the Lab offers local youth hands-on learning and STEAM programs, building on the Foundation’s legacy of serving over 217,000 students from under-resourced communities. This new facility not only supports academic growth but also connects students with broader opportunities, reflecting the Foundation’s dedication to helping every student pursue their passions and build a brighter future.