The Genesis Invitational Is Getting Ready To Tee Off
The Genesis Invitational is getting ready to tee off February 17-20. Tournament host Tiger Woods will welcome an elevated field to compete at the iconic Riviera Country Club during LA’s PGA TOUR event. Each year, proceeds from the Genesis golf tournament benefit the educational programs of TGR Foundation in Southern California. Founded by Tiger Woods in 1996, TGR Foundation’s mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education.
The History Of The Genesis Invitational
Founded in 1926, the Genesis Invitational was created to raise funds for the greater Los Angeles Community. It has a long history of making a positive impact on the community, and in 2016, Tiger Woods became the host of the 90-plus year-old tournament. With Tiger Woods as host, his TGR Foundation has become the primary charitable beneficiary of The Genesis Invitational.
TGR Foundation’s Impact
The connection between Tiger Woods and The Genesis Invitational runs deep. Woods attended many tournaments as a kid with his father, watching the greats of that era play. Riviera Country Club was the site of Woods’ PGA TOUR debut in 1992 as a 16-year-old amateur. Four years later, Tiger turned pro and founded TGR Foundation. The original inspiration for the foundation was based on the Woods family motto of share and care, with a dream to empower youth to reach their highest potential. Tiger’s vision for the foundation refocused following the events of September 11, concentrating on providing underserved youth with hands-on education programs along with holistic support, guidance and mentorship.
Woods said:
I wanted a permanent, safe space for kids to explore their dreams. We created the TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim and the Earl Woods Scholar Program, honoring my dad.
TGR Foundation offers a series of education programs including STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) college-access and career exploration programs for middle and high school students as well as professional learning for educators.
The Genesis Invitational Supports LA
In 2016, TGR Foundations was able to expand their impact on students in the Los Angeles community and beyond thanks to the support of Genesis and The Genesis Invitational’s partners, fans and volunteers. The foundation expanded the Earl Woods Scholar Program by welcoming a cohort of students from under resourced schools in LA each year. The foundation also expanded its programs throughout the LA community to serve middle and high school students. It provides access to free learning resources through virtual learning and in-person at TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim. It has also continued to expand free professional development for local educators to support the entire LA community.
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