Five-time Masters Champion Tiger Woods is partnering with the Augusta National Golf Club to design a nine-hole golf course at The Patch.
Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, made the announcement during a press conference on Monday. It was announced that Woods, along with his course architecture firm, TGR Design, will create a nine-hole short course as part of the ongoing renovations at The Patch.
“At the heart of our effort at The Patch is a commitment to create an affordable and inviting golf experience,” Ridley said. “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.”
Woods called the partnership with the Augusta National Golf Club “special” and spoke about his passion for education and golf.
An aerial rendering of the facility at The Patch. Photo courtesy Augusta National Golf Club.
“My passion for education and golf dates back a long time, as does my relationship with Augusta National and the city of Augusta,” Woods said. “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.”
Ridley also unveiled the new logo. The Patch Project, LLC is a partnership between The First Tee of Augusta, Augusta Technical College and the Masters Tournament Charities, Inc. The goal of the project is to strengthen public golf in the Augusta area and create opportunities for citizens to play and work in the sport.
The master plan for The Patch includes a redesigned 18-hole layout created by course architects, Tom Fazio and Beau Welling, a new 9-hole short course designed by TGR Design called The Loop at The Patch and practice areas for golfers of all skill levels.
The golf course management program and workforce programs at Augusta Tech will relocate to The Patch. This aligns with The First Tee’s mission to about the game of golf and its values to youth of all backgrounds.
A rendering of the back patio of the facility at The Patch. Photo courtesy the Augusta National.
Ridley also announced that the Augusta National and the TGR Foundation, which is Wood’s nonprofit, will build a TGR Learning Lab in Augusta. This lab will provide young people with access to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education.
“Today’s announcements mark an important milestone for Augusta and deepen 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.”
A rendering of the entry drop-off at The Patch. Photo courtesy Augusta National Golf Club.
The TGR Learning Lab in Augusta will be located at the former site of Lamar Elementary School. It will offer programming to all Richmond County School System students and the surrounding Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) school districts. The Augusta TGR Learning Lab is expected to open in April 2028. Expected prior to the opening is the launch of programs, in-school curriculum and community events in Richmond County.
A rendering of the pavilion at The Patch. Photo courtesy Augusta National Golf Club.
