Welcome to the January edition of the Cobbs Creek Foundation Newsletter. Your inside scoop about what's happening at the Cobbs Creek Campus.

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Construction Update:

The Driving Range is coming to life! Progress is moving swiftly, and we can’t wait to see it all come together for the anticipated Fall 2025 completion.

The 30,000-square-foot TGR Learning Lab is set to open its doors this April, marking a major milestone in our progress. Following its debut, the Driving Range is expected to be ready for use later this year. If you look closely, you will be able to see the 68 bays being built now! Exciting developments are underway, and we can’t wait to share more updates as we approach completion!

"A Masterpiece Comes Into View"

BY MARK WAGNER

Wagner says. “Our goal is to focus on design and ensure we bring back original intent while blending with current environmental realities present today and beyond. Sure, there is huge social and sentimental value that will come with bringing Cobbs back to life; lots of history will be preserved as an educational tool.”

Kohler Co. Supports Sifford Scholarship Fund Through Long Term Annual Grant and Internship

The grant, spanning 2024 through 2029, will provide annual donations to support scholarships and related services through the Sifford Scholarship Fund. The Kohler Co. has pledged an initial donation and will make annual contributions based on green fees at its world-renowned Whistling Straits golf course, donating $1 for every green fee collected.

TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek Campus Opening Soon!

We're excited to announce the opening of the TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek Campus on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Follow along as construction progresses and we expand on our pre-launch programming to empower more students through education.

Shop Cobbs!

Check out our new On Par Golf Hat. A perfect blend of style and function. Designed for golfers who value performance, this hat features:

✔ Versatile Snapback Fit – Ensures a snug, comfortable feel for any head size.

✔ Built-in Ball Marker Holder – Keeps your marker within easy reach.

✔ Integrated Tee Holder – No more digging in pockets mid-swing.

✔ Moisture-Wicking Fabric – Stay cool, dry, and comfortable in any weather.

✔ Sweat-Proof Barrier – Keeps perspiration at bay so you can focus on your game.

✔ Hidden Inner Design – A golf-inspired pattern for a touch of personality.

More About Cobbs Creek Foundation

ABOUT COBBS CREEK FOUNDATION 

The Cobbs Creek Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 2018 to restore the Cobbs Creek Golf Course and to return the site to its status as one of Philadelphia’s historical landmarks. In partnership with local schools and community members, the Foundation’s mission is to create a state-of-the-art, economically sustainable golf and educational campus that provides opportunity for the youth of Philadelphia by serving their academic, athletic, and social-emotional needs. To learn more about the Cobbs Creek Foundation, visit www.cobbscreek.org.

ABOUT TGR FOUNDATION

For more than 25 years, TGR Foundation has worked to create a world where opportunity is universal and potential is limitless. With an unwavering commitment to impact youth from under-resourced communities, its mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education. TGR Foundation helps students connect passion with purpose through signature programs focused on in-person project-based learning, skills development, college access, career preparation and educator professional development. For more information visit TGRFoundation.org or connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

ABOUT TROON

Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company, providing services at 850-plus locations, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses around the globe. With properties located in 45-plus states and 35-plus countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf, ICON Management and Eventive Sports.