Tiger Woods has officially shifted his focus from the fairway to the blueprint. On Monday, November 2, the 15-time major champion confirmed a partnership to build a new 18-hole private course in Brookville, New York.
This is not a minor side project. It is a massive entry to the Gold Coast, a region packed with history. Woods will partner with The Armchair Collective to design the layout at the former Tam O’Shanter Country Club site. The plan includes a 20,000-square-foot putting green and a full performance center. A completely new redesign starts in 2027.
Woods made the announcement directly on his Instagram account. He wrote, “I’m excited to announce that @tgr.design and I are partnering with The Armchair Collective to design a new 18-hole private golf course in the Village of Brookville in Long Island’s Gold Coast.”
He followed that up by noting, “Long Island is home to some of the most celebrated golf courses in the country, and we’re looking forward to contributing to the region’s rich golf history.” These words show a clear intent to leave a permanent mark. The site preparation is already underway.
Design Over Driving
This move makes sense for a man who cannot play 72 holes without pain anymore. Woods has already built a strong portfolio through TGR Design. His team handled Bluejack National in Texas and Payne’s Valley in Missouri. El Cardonal in Mexico became the first Woods-designed course to host a PGA Tour event in 2023. Now, he targets one of the most difficult architectural markets in the world. Long Island features giants like Shinnecock Hills and Bethpage Black. Adding a new course here requires a specific touch. It demands respect for the land and the game.
Reports from GolfMagic indicate this is just the latest in a string of ambitious plans. Just two weeks ago, news surfaced about a potential £30 million links course at Bellarena. That project remains in the works. The Brookville announcement, however, is the only one with a confirmed timeline. The club name and initial design renderings are expected early next year. This gives fans a concrete date to watch for. The 20,000-square-foot putting green alone suggests a facility built for serious training, not just casual play.
The Real Legacy
While Woods builds courses, his son Charlie is building a winning record. Charlie Woods recently helped Benjamin High School win a regional championship in Florida. The team scored a 1-under 283 to tie with Oxbridge Academy before winning a sudden-death playoff.
At Miami Shores Country Club, Charlie shot a 70 that was 1-under. He shared the team’s lowest score with teammate Brooks Colton. This success came just a week after Charlie made a 40-foot birdie putt to win a district title. The family name is doing well on the course, even if the father is not playing.
Woods seems to be building a legacy that lasts longer than a single tournament win. A course on Long Island sits next to history. It will be played by future generations long after the current tour players are retired. The project breathes new life into a closed club from 2021.
It proves that Woods still has the drive to create, even if he cannot compete at the same level. The focus has moved from how far he can hit the ball to how he shapes the land. That is a smart pivot for a 50-year-old icon.
