Draft:Charlie Woods (golfer)

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Charlie Axel Woods (born 8 February 2009) is an American amateur golfer. He is the son of Tiger Woods.

Early and personal life[edit]

Woods was born on 8 February 2009, the son of golfer Tiger Woods and model Elin Nordegren. He has an older sister called Sam Alexis Woods. Their parents divorced in 2010.[1][2] He has a half-brother born in 2019 from his mother's relationship with Jordan Cameron.[3]

He attends The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida. He was a keen soccer player in his youth and it has been reported that he concentrated on golf during the COVID-19 pandemic when options to compete in team sports were more limited.[4] It has been reported that he has been coached by his father.[5]

Career[edit]

Alongside his father, Tiger Woods, he competed at the 2020 PNC Championships, at 11 years-of-age he became the youngest competitor in the tournament's history.[6] He competed alongside his father again at the 2021, 2022 and 2023 PNC Championships.[7] In 2020, they tied for fifth; in 2021, they were runners-up; in 2022, they tied for eighth; and in 2023, they tied for fifth place.[8] In 2023, Charlie's sister Sam acted as Caddy for the pair.[9]

Jumior career[edit]

His father has acted as his caddy at times during tournaments, such as at the 2023 Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship.[10] At the event in September 2022, Woods posted a low score of 68 in his final round.[11]

In June 2023, he won Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Major Championship, at Village Golf Course, by eight strokes in the 14-15 years-of-age category, in Royal Palm Beach, Florida.[12][13] In September 2023, he won the 14-15 age division of the Last Chance Regional golf tournament including a round of 66.[14]

He helped his school win a Florida High School Athletic Association Class A golf championship in November 2023, finishing tied for 26th individually.[15][16][17]

Senior career[edit]

In February 2024, he entered his first pre-qualifying tournament for a PGA Tour event, at the Cognizant Classic in his home state of Florida, aged 15 years-old.[18][19][20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dozier, Emily (15 December 2023). "How old is Charlie Woods? Meet Tiger Woods' teenaged son following in dad's golf footsteps". Sporting News. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. ^ LeCroix, Emy (25 September 2023). "All About Tiger Woods' Son Charlie Axel Woods". People. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  3. ^ Selleck, Emily (December 19, 2020). "Charlie Woods: 5 Things About Tiger's Son, 11, Who Played His 1st Pro Golf Competition". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  4. ^ Coffin, Jay (December 17, 2023). "How good is Charlie Woods? Putting his young junior golf career into perspective". Golf Digest. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Tiger Woods' son Charlie impresses US Open fans with swing and feline look". Marca.com. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  6. ^ Streeter, Kurt (December 19, 2021). "Charlie Woods Dazzles While Tiger, in Return, Grimaces and Grinds". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, to compete in pre-qualifier for PGA Tour event". The Guardian. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  8. ^ Piastowski, Nick (February 21, 2024). "Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie will try to qualify for PGA Tour event". Golf.com. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  9. ^ Casey, Phil (16 December 2023). "We just suck at putting – Tiger and Charlie Woods struggle in PNC Championship". Independent. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie aiming to qualify for PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches". Sky Sports. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Tiger Woods' son, Charlie Woods, posts career-low round in junior event with his dad as caddie". Sky Sports. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  12. ^ Milko, Jack (5 June 2023). "Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, crushes field at junior golf tournament". SBNation. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  13. ^ Roberts, Andy (5 June 2023). "TIGER WOODS SPOTTED ON GOLF COURSE AS CHARLIE WOODS WINS ON JUNIOR TOUR". Golf Magic. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  14. ^ Weston, Michael (25 September 2023). "Tiger Woods On The Bag As Son Charlie Shoots 66 In Latest Win". Golf Monthly. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  15. ^ "Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, wins Florida high school golf title". The Guardian. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  16. ^ Mullin, Eric (21 February 2024). "Tiger Woods' teenage son, Charlie, could make his PGA Tour debut next week. Here's how". nbcmiami. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  17. ^ "Woods' son wins high school state team championship". BBC Sport. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  18. ^ O'Brien, Sean (21 February 2024). "Tiger Woods' son Charlie Woods takes first step towards serious golf career on PGA Tour". TalkSport. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  19. ^ "Woods' son, 15, aiming to reach PGA Tour event". BBC Sport. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  20. ^ "Woods's son Charlie to play in PGA tournament pre-qualifier". France24.com. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
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