Augusta’s historic municipal golf course, The Patch, will undergo a renovation
Augusta National Golf Club and five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods are teaming up to make a lasting impact on the Augusta, Georgia, community.
The ambitious partnership, announced by Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley, will focus on providing greater access to education and affordable golf alongside Woods’ nonprofit, TGR Foundation.
At the heart of this collaboration are two transformative projects: the creation of a TGR Learning Lab and a redesigned golf facility at Augusta’s historic municipal course, The Patch.
In a move that highlights their shared commitment to community development, Augusta National and the TGR Foundation will establish a TGR Learning Lab in Augusta. These labs are renowned for offering STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education to students from under-resourced communities.
The Augusta TGR Learning Lab, set to open in 2028, will be located on the former site of Lamar Elementary School. It will provide year-round programming focused on STEAM enrichment, health and well-being, and career readiness. Accessible to students from Richmond County and surrounding school districts, the lab promises to prepare the next generation with tools for success.
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“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.”
Augusta’s historic municipal golf course, The Patch, will also undergo a comprehensive renovation as part of the partnership. The reimagined facility will include a new nine-hole short course called The Loop at The Patch, designed by Woods and his TGR Design team. The short course aims to make golf more inviting and accessible to players of all levels while serving as an introduction to the game for newcomers.
The broader renovation will feature a redesigned 18-hole layout led by Tom Fazio and Beau Welling, expanded practice areas, and updated facilities to support the community’s golfing needs. Augusta Technical College will relocate its golf course management program to The Patch, further integrating education and career development into the project.
“At the heart of our effort at The Patch is a commitment to create an affordable and inviting golf experience,” said Ridlet.
“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. We are proud to add TGR Design to work alongside our project partners to bring this dynamic plan to fruition.”
Is Woods playing the 2025 Masters?
Woods will be absent from Augusta National this week as he continues to recover from surgery to repair his Achilles tendon. The procedure, described as “minimally invasive,” followed an injury sustained during an intensive training session. While Woods remains focused on recovery, no timeline has been set for his return to competitive golf.
Speculation about a potential Masters appearance briefly ignited when the former World No. 1 posted on social media platform X, hinting at a miraculous recovery and suggesting he was ready to compete. However, the timing of the post – April 1 – raised immediate suspicion.
Moments later, Woods confirmed the jest by quoting his own post and adding a tongue-in-cheek clarification: “P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :)”
