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Why Charlie Woods is also hurting. Here’s what happened, according to family friend

By Trust August 1, 2023

Charlie Woods is hurting, too? Charlie Woods is hurting, too.

But you can exhale.

“You know these kids: They’ll be running by tomorrow,” Notah Begay said.

Indeed. That’s the good news. But the unfortunate update is that Charlie, the 14 year-old son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, may be slowed for this weekend’s PNC Championship, the event that pairs major winners with family members. A left leg limp from the younger Woods was noticeable during Friday’s pro-am, and on the Golf Channel broadcast, Begay, an analyst and Woods family friend, said it came after he rolled his ankle while hitting on the range.

After the round, Tiger was asked in a press conference if Charlie is feeling OK.

“He is,” Tiger said. “His ankle’s not exactly — well, it’s better than mine.”

He chuckled, then added, “We’ll be ready come game time tomorrow.”

Following Tiger’s presser, Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis reported that Woods said Charlie’s limp was the result of a “growth spurt.”

Whatever the cause of his discomfort, Charlie joins his father at less than 100 percent, though Tiger’s troubles are in the opposite leg. The elder Woods is battling plantar fasciitis in his right foot, and that injury came as an extension of multiple injuries to his right leg suffered during a car crash in early 2021.

“I know people at home are going: ‘You got to be kidding me. What’s going with Charlie? Does he have plantar fasciitis?’” announcer Dan Hicks said on the broadcast. “But apparently, Notah Begay, Charlie sprained his ankle while hitting golf balls on the range?”

“Yeah, I wouldn’t call it a sprain,” Begay said. “He just kind of rolled it. I asked him, he’s like, ah, it’s just a little bit wobbly at this point.”

“We got limping Woods,” Hicks said. “That’s not what we signed up for here. Man, if they win this thing, it will be the most incredible win ever.”

Ahead of the pro-am, the PGA Tour’s Twitter account had filmed the younger Woods warming up, and the Twitter account @TWlegion noticed that his left leg was taped up. On the broadcast, he limped, but played on, and he and dad are scheduled to start their first round at just after noon ET on Saturday.

On Friday, Hicks and analyst Peter Jacobsen noticed the younger Woods’ limp multiple times.

“I want to be like my dad, but I’m even going to incorporate the limp,” Jacobsen said.

“He’s going to extremes here,” Hicks said.

Friday’s news follows a year from Tiger Woods where he played in just three events — the Masters, PGA Championship and Open Championship. He was set to play in the Hero World Championship earlier this month, but withdrew three days ahead of the start due to the plantar fasciitis.

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‘The Guy Gets Everything’: Issuing a Strong Complaint Against Tiger Woods, Unfair Treatment Continues to Linger in the Mind of Tour Pro 12 Years Later

By Trust July 30, 2023

Greg Chalmers, a veteran of the Australian Tour, recounted his amazing experience of fending off Tiger Woods‘ charge to win the 2011 Australian PGA Championship in a recent episode of Subpar. Chalmers recalled the tension and exhilaration of competing against one of golf’s greatest legends. Chalmers had first met Woods in 1994 at the Eisenhower Trophy competition.

Chalmers’ victory serves as a reminder that the game is full of twists and turns and that competition can be strong even when playing against great rivals like Tiger Woods as the golfing world listens to his compelling story. Greg Chalmers’ journey and his incredible triumph against such formidable opposition will definitely serve as an example for aspiring golfers and serve as proof of the exhilarating and unpredictable character of the game.

Chalmers holds off Tiger Woods in a thrilling showdown

Chalmers found himself in the thick of the action on the championship’s last day, without giving Tiger Woods’ inclusion in the field any thought. “Just a hot last day. Wasn’t really thinking consciously about what it was with Tiger or anything like that. Just got hot going the last day, three under through a handful, and then just hung on like crazy,” he said as he recalled the previous day.

Chalmers put his skills on display by making a spectacular birdie on the par-3 15th hole when he struck it within two feet from the hole’s target. He gained a significant advantage over his rivals thanks to this critical stroke. He navigated the difficult 16th hole when the adrenaline was pounding, and he was able to get up and down with a necessary five-footer for par.

The 18th hole, a difficult par-3 that required accuracy, presented Chalmers with yet another difficult test with the tournament on the line. Chalmers hit a spectacular shot to six feet from the hole as he was trapped in a bunker about 40 yards from the green and against a strong wind. He made the tricky putt for par, displaying steely nerves to clinch the championship.

Chalmers beat John Senden by just one shot in the end, and he had a two-shot advantage over Tiger Woods. After eight victories on other continents from 1995 to 2014, Chalmers’ first PGA Tour victory came at a pivotal time in his career.

The Aftermath: Chalmers reflects on victory amidst Tiger’s highlight reel

The funniest aspect of his victory, though, came after the title, when Chalmers was relaxing at home and watching the tournament’s best moments while sipping bourbon. To his astonishment, Tiger Woods’ impressive shot was chosen as the “shot of the day” rather than his vital birdie on the 15th hole.

“I’m like, you mother!” Chalmers laughed and exclaimed. “Not happy. The guy gets everything.”

Chalmers’ victory over Woods became a treasured experience in his professional life, demonstrating that despite competing against one of the best golfers of all time, he possessed the talent and willpower to triumph on a significant platform.

What’s your take on Chalmers’ triumph over Woods? Let us know your thoughts n the comments below.

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Watch: When Tiger Woods left Phil Mickelson ‘heartbroken’ with a birdie at Bay Hill in 2001

By Trust July 29, 2023

Soon after debuting on the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods became a dominant force on the American golf circuit. In the course of ten years, between 1996-2006, he registered 54 victories, including 12 major golf tournaments.

Just recently, NUCLR GOLF shared a throwback video of Tiger Woods’ incredible birdie on par 18 to defeat another top golfer of that time, Phil Mickelson at the Bay Hill Invitational 2001, now known as Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The video was first shared by Skratch on their Twitter handle back in 2018. Here is the video:

It happened during the final stage of the Bay Hill Invitational when Phil Mickelson carded two consecutive birdies to take the lead. Then on his final hole, he shot a great par save.

Then 26-year-old Woods had terrible few shots in the final round hitting two fairways. Then on the 16th, he pulled out his 7-iron to hit the ball on the greens of par-5, to finally putt a birdie.

However, on his 18th hole, he hit an abysmal shot that appeared to be out of the boundary. The ball hit a spectator and reflected back to the ground. He later picked up the ball and hit 195 yards shot that landed him 15 feet near the hole. He, then, sank an unbelievable birdie to defeat Mickelson by a mere margin of one stroke to register his 25th PGA Tour victory.

Interestingly, Woods has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, formerly known as Bay Hill Invitational, eight times in his career, this is tied for most victories in a single event on the PGA Tour.

Comparing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson: Wins and Net Worth

Well, comparing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson is tough, as both of them are modern legends of golf. However, the latter is way behind Woods.

On one side where Woods has 82 PGA Tour titles registered to his name, Mickelson has 45 titles under his belt, which is just more than half of the former.

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Charlie Woods’ Presence at the LACC Might Have Been a Relief to Some Tiger Woods’ Fans But It Hints Towards a Much Bigger Problem

By Trust July 27, 2023

While there is a legion of superstar golfers at the Los Angeles Country Club this week, all eyes veered toward one person on the field. No, it wasn’t the legendary Tiger Woods but his son Charlie Woods.

Indeed, the 14-year-old’s image at the LACC was enough to get people talking. While it was a refreshing sight, it suggests discouraging news about his father.

Why Charlie Woods’ appearance spells bad news for Tiger Woods

Despite non-involvement in the US Open, Charlie Woods managed to grab the headlines after he was pictured attending the prestigious tournament. It was followed by clips of his beautiful drive at the Riviera Country Club near LACC, which left many gushing over the promising talent.

However, while a glimpse of Charlie put a smile on many faces, some were disappointed to see him alone. While the boy remains close to his father, the legendary golfer wasn’t anywhere near the course.

It means that Woods’ condition hasn’t got much better in the last few months. While accompanying his son to the US Open would have been a no-brainer, the 47-year-old’s absence hints at his persistent troubles.

But what got the fifteen-time major championship winner to miss some of the most prominent golf tournaments this year?

Tiger Woods’ injury struggles in 2023

The 82-time PGA Tour winner survived a treacherous car crash in February 2021, which left an ever-lasting wound on the golfer. He took months to recuperate from the grave injuries, but at the outset of the 2023 season, looked raring to go.

Closely picking tournaments to monitor his health, Woods participated in the year’s first major championship, the Masters Tournament. Back at the famed Augusta National, the former World No. 1 made it to the weekend yet again, albeit finishing off with a worrying limp.

The pain that followed left Woods with no other option but to withdraw from the tournament. He quickly chose to put an end to his troubles by undergoing fusion surgery on his ankle.

While a timeline wasn’t set before, it seems like Woods has been out for a long time. The golf icon has missed two of the four major championships during his time off the field. With only one major left to play this year, can Woods return to action and mesmerize the audience like he has done before for so many years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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When can Charlie Woods qualify for the PGA Championship? Exploring the young golfer’s path to future major

By Trust July 27, 2023

Charlie Woods, legendary golfer Tiger Woods’ 14-year-old boy, is still competing in junior events. He will then compete at the amateur level before moving on to professional competitions. The teenager might turn pro in five to six years and then need to qualify for the PGA Tour to compete in the PGA Championship.

Charlie Woods will not be competing in any major professional events anytime soon. He could attend the event in eight to nine years, most likely in 2032-33.

Charlie Woods is a fantastic golfer. He had competed in front of cameras in the PNC Championship three times with his father Tiger Woods, finishing second once. The duo will very certainly play in the tournament again this year. It is traditionally held in December.

Tiger Woods, on the other hand, has been struggling with his game recently owing to injury. Following ankle surgery this month, he was officially ruled out of the 2023 PGA Championship.

The second major of the year is quickly approaching, but Tiger and Charlie Woods will not be on the course. The 15-time major champion will miss the event and will relax, therefore Charlie will not be there to support his father.

How to qualify for the PGA Championship?

The PGA Championship is designed specifically for top-level professional golfers, and there are certain criteria that must be met in order to compete in the tournament. This week at Oak Hills, 156 players have qualified for the 2023 event.

As of 2023, the following are the PGA Championship qualifying criteria:

#1 All the former winners of the tournament are invited

#2 US Open, The Masters, and The Open Championship winners

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Woods, son Charlie all set for PNC tilt

By Trust July 26, 2023

MIAMI: Tiger Woods will play alongside his 14-year-old son Charlie this weekend at the PNC Championship even though the 15-time major winner said on Friday (Saturday in Manila) it could delay his injury recovery.

The 36-hole parent-child golf event will be played Saturday and Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida. It will be the third consecutive start for the Woods duo, 2021 runners-up.

“Any time I get a chance to spend time with my son, it’s always special,” Woods said. “The last couple years have been magical. We’re looking forward to it.”

Woods said playing the event might set back his recovery from the plantar fasciitis in his right foot that caused him to miss his Bahamas invitational earlier this month.

“I don’t really care about that,” Woods said. “I think being there alongside my son is far more important, and get to have a chance to have this experience with him is far better than my foot being a little creaky.”

Woods, who turns 47 on December 30, has played only nine competitive rounds this year as he recovered from severe leg injuries suffered in a 2021 car crash.

After finishing 47th at the Masters in his comeback event, Woods withdrew after three rounds at the PGA Championship with leg pain and missed the cut in July at the British Open at St. Andrews.

“I played more this year than I certainly thought at the beginning of the year,” Woods said. “But I got the chance to play in three major championships. That’s far, far more than what I had expected going into the year. So it has been a positive.”

Woods is uncertain of his 2023 plans but hopes for a return to the majors.

“If I didn’t have the plantar feeling like this, I’d have a better idea,” Woods said. “I’m supposed to be resting this thing and stretching and letting it heal. But I’m not doing that at the moment.”

Woods, whose 82 PGA Tour wins equals Sam Snead for the all-time record, played in a 12-hole exhibition match with carts last weekend but still struggles to walk 18 holes.

“This off season hasn’t really been an off season. I’ve kind of ramped things up,” Woods said. “But after this, come Monday, we shut it all down and take care of this foot so that I can ramp up properly.

“I can practice. I just can’t walk .. I can hit golf balls. I can do all that. I can hit shots around the green. I just can’t get from point A to point B.”

Charlie Woods tweaked his ankle Friday, giving him a limp to match that of his father, but the PNC allows players to use golf carts.

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