By Tod Leonard
The Muirfield Double. It’s not something that PGA Tour ever wants to repeat, but for one time, at least, it presents a curious scenario.

When the John Deere Classic, scheduled for next week, bowed out of staging an event this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the tour quickly put together a one-time replacement tournament, the Workday Charity Open, that will be played at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio.

The following week, on the same course, the Jack Nicklaus-hosted Memorial will be contested. There will be no fans allowed at the Workday, while the tour plans to allow a limited amount of spectators for the Memorial, which would be the first event with fans on-site since March’s first round of the Players Championship, cancelled before the second round because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

We got a first glimpse on Friday at who might try to pull off the double when the field for the Workday was finalised.

Tiger Woods, who has yet to play since the tour restarted after a three-month hiatus, opted not to try it, though he is expected to be in the Memorial, which he’s won five times. Among the big names who might have a shot at going back-to-back: world No. 2 Jon Rahm, No. 4 Justin Thomas, No. 5 Brooks Koepka, No. 7 Patrick Reed, No. 9 Patrick Cantlay, Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele, Bubba Watson, Gary Woodland and Jordan Spieth.

The notable absences for the Workday beyond Woods include No. 1 Rory McIlroy and No. 10 Bryson DeChambeau, who won the 2018 Memorial but has also played in every event since the tour’s return.

Announced as a replacement event for the Deere in mid-June, with a $6.2 million purse, the Workday was set to have 156 players, but an addition was made when the tour on Thursday offered an invitation to Chase Koepka, Brooks’ younger brother. The gesture was made after Chase, who Monday qualified for last week’s Travelers Championship, chose to withdraw out of an abundance of caution after two caddies he was in contact with tested positive for COVID-19.

The tour has found a way to have a big impact on charity with the tournament. Workday is committing $1 million in support of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and $500,000 to the Oakland-based Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation founded by NBA player Stephen Curry.

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By Joel Beall
Schools, universities and educational centres across the world have shuttered its doors during the coronavirus pandemic, keeping millions of children at home. Parents and guardians are trying to adapt to plans from their respective school districts, but not all students are receiving proper academic guidance during the crisis.

Which is why Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation, in partnership with Discovery Education. announced it is offering no-cost lessons, classes, programs and resources through its digital platform.

According to the TGR Foundation, the goal is to “help parents-turned-educators and education professionals  alike  keep students engaged until schools are back in session and beyond.”

“Lessons engage participants in relevant disciplines and related 21st-century careers, with content ranging from animal ancestry and life science to astronomy, engineering, video game design and more,” reads a TGR statement. “Developed  in partnership with Discovery Education, TGR EDU: Explore  digitizes hands-on, project-based experiences and lesson plans allowing students to explore their interests while providing fresh lessons and strategies for  educators, parents and caregivers to implement at home.  Through our science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and college-access curricula online,  learning  can continue on  their own time and terms.

“With an array of student-driven digital experiences, lesson plans, webinars and training videos, 6-12th  grade  students, parents and educators can amplify their current  activities while exploring new STEM  subjects and techniques.”

Along with this age range, TGR Foundation is offering help to students preparing to journey to college, as well as blueprints for families on navigating the financial obligations that come with it.

Tiger Woods created his foundation in 1996 with his father, Earl, but following the events of 9/11, transitioned the focus of his organization from golf to academics. More than 165,000 children have been served through the foundation’s educational-based ventures, with more than $150 million in donations facilitating educational programs.

To utilise the TGR Foundation’s tools, visit the TGR EDU: Explore website by clicking here.

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