The Cobbs Creek Foundation has partnered with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) to support the foundation's revitalization project and youth programming at the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab on the campus of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course. As part of the partnership, PCOM will offer nutrition education and mentorship opportunities, as well as exposure to career tracks in the medical field to students who participate in TGR Learning Lab programs.
“We are humbled by this support and excited by what this partnership means for the Cobbs Creek community,” said Jeff Shanahan, president of the Cobbs Creek Foundation. “Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Cobbs Creek Foundation share similar goals: to bring about positive change by improving access to health, education, and opportunity. PCOM’s engagement strengthens not only the work happening inside the Learning Lab, but the larger mission of the Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus as a community asset.”
In addition to its role at the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab, PCOM’s support aligns with the Foundation’s long-term plans for Cobbs Creek, which include environmental restoration, youth development, workforce pathways, and public health-focused programming. Together, the organizations aim to connect education, wellness, and career exposure in ways that create lasting impact for West Philadelphia residents.
“Through this partnership, we’re helping young people see themselves with a future in healthcare,” said Jay S. Feldstein, DO '81, president and CEO of PCOM. “By offering real-world insights and mentorship, PCOM students are giving back to the community while inspiring the next generation of compassionate and skilled medical professionals.”
PCOM’s support of the Cobbs Creek restoration directly contributes to the completion of the project itself, advancing the Cobbs Creek Foundation’s mission by helping to deliver a fully realized community asset in service of Cobbs Creek’s Philadelphia neighbors and the broader region.
The Cobbs Creek Foundation partnered with TGR Foundation to open the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab as part of the Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus in 2025. The Lab offers free science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education, college preparation and career readiness programs to students in grades 1-12. The Philadelphia location joins TGR Foundation’s flagship Lab in Anaheim, California in advancing Tiger Woods’ vision of creating safe spaces for kids to learn, grow, and pursue their passions through education.
Through the Greens to Goals: Healthcare Careers Explorations Program, local students are connected with PCOM faculty, staff, and students who share their knowledge and experiences through interactive, small-group workshops. Topics include primary care, forensics, sports medicine, heart health, health literacy, dermatology, careers in psychology and counseling, decision-making in medicine, and more.
The kitchen inside the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab, which serves healthy meals and snacks for students who attend year-round programming, will be named the PCOM Kitchen and Café in recognition of the partnership.
“We are incredibly excited to be working alongside PCOM through this partnership,” said Meredith Foote, executive director of the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab. “The ability to provide young people from our community with nutritious food, mentorship and real-world experiences aligned with careers in the medical field is transformational.”
The Cobbs Creek Foundation is spearheading the larger revitalization of the historic public golf course and 350 acres of green space spanning both the city of Philadelphia and Upper Darby Township. The Lincoln Financial Center at Cobbs Creek, which houses a split-level driving range, pro shop and Little Horse Tavern restaurant, opened in December 2025.
The Q School, a 9-hole short course designed by TGR Design, opened in 2025 and will reopen to the public in spring 2026. The Cobbs Creek campus will continue opening in phases with the championship 18-hole course set to reopen in 2027 and the 9-hole Karakung course set to open in 2028.
Established in 1899, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care—treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. PCOM students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, PCOM provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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