Tiger Woods isn’t at the Masters — he’s recovering from a ruptured Achilles’ tendon — but he has still made a big impact on this year’s tournament.
Augusta National announced Monday that Woods will lead the design of a short course as part of the redevelopment of Augusta Municipal Golf Course, nicknamed “The Patch.” It will be a nine-hole, par-three course called The Loop at the Patch, in honor of the local caddies who for years have gathered there.
Two years ago, Augusta National announced a plan to renovate The Patch, which closed late last year so construction could begin. The course is scheduled to reopen in April 2026.
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“I happened to be playing golf with Tiger a year ago, a couple of weeks before the Masters, and I thought I would mention The Patch project,” said Fred S. Ridley, chairman of Augusta National.
“It was clear when I shared the concept that it sort of piqued his interest, and that was sort of the beginning of a conversation, a dialogue that took place between our organizations. After a few meetings took place, the idea grew from what we were doing to how Tiger and [Woods’ foundation] TGR could be involved.”
Woods, a five-time Masters champion, has also committed to building a TGR Learning Lab in Augusta, which will provide access to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education for young people in the area.
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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
