The new course will be known as ‘The Loop at The Patch’ and will sit next to a new 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio and Beau Welling. It is expected to open for play in April next year.
Woods’ non-profit TGR Foundation will also construct a new TGR Learning Lab in Augusta, which will provide access to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education and opportunities for young people.
“Partnering with Augusta National Golf Club to serve its surrounding community is truly special,” said Woods. “My passion for education and golf dates back a long time, as does my relationship with Augusta National and the city of Augusta. This is a transformational opportunity to empower the next generation and deliver meaningful educational programming and access to fun and affordable golf. I am excited to work alongside Augusta National and see both projects become a reality.”
Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, said: “This announcement marks an important milestone for Augusta and deepens the connection our community has with one of our greatest Masters champions, Tiger Woods,” said Ridley. “We are thankful to partner with the TGR Foundation and jointly invest in the Augusta community. This partnership, in the TGR Learning Lab, reflects our shared interest in increasing access to high-quality programming and impacting the next generation in a tangible way.
“At the heart of our effort at The Patch is a commitment to create an affordable and inviting golf experience. Equal importance will be placed on creating opportunities to learn and fall in love with the game as well as developing a pipeline for employment in the golf industry.”
