Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren are no longer together, but they do share two children: Sam and Charlie Woods. Charlie, much like his father, is a golf prodigy and fans cannot wait until he is eligible to join the PGA Tour.
Tiger has often credited his mother for his success and the fact that she constantly supported him and always attended events. Is the same true for Charlie?
While she may not be present at every single event Charlie has, she is definitely a supporter and is very often in attendance. She loves and supports her son, as does Tiger Woods.
Tiger is at most events, too. In fact, he’s often competing alongside Charlie or working as his caddie and coach.
Despite their divorce, Nordegren and Woods have a strong relationship now. This was not always the case, as Woods rampantly cheated on her and she attacked him for it, allegedly causing a car crash.
Nevertheless, today they are on good terms. Tiger recently gave her a kind shoutout, according to Golf Magic. He discussed their split and their current friendship. Tiger said:
“It was too tough, too tough. But now, in hindsight, as years and years have gone by, we’re like best friends. It’s fun. She talks to me about her life, I talk to her about my life.”
“We try and help each other out on all occasions. And we work through it with the kids, the parenting program. She is one of my best friends now, and it’s all because of my kids. We’ve worked so hard, and I’ve shown her how much I love them.”
In another instance, both Titiger and Charlie Woods were at an event. They specifically asked the camera to be there on the first hole when they congratulated Nordegren for giving birth to a baby.
Naturally, she wasn’t at that event, but she’s at most and her impact on Charlie and on Tiger cannot be understated. Despite their differences, Tiger and Nordegren have put their kids first in an inspiring display.
When can Charlie Woods join the PGA Tour?
It’s been a while since an amateur golfer was as highly anticipated as Charlie Woods. Most fans of the game can’t wait to see him compete against the likes of Jon Rahm, Seamus Power, and others.
Ultimately, it will be a while until that happens. Since very early 2000s, the age limit for the PGA Tour is 18. That means that when Charlie Woods is 18, he is eligible to join, though not many do at that age.
Charlie Woods will be 14 in February, which means there are about four years remaining until he is even eligible to join the Tour (assuming he would turn down the LIV Golf like his father did).
That doesn’t mean he’ll be a pro in four and a half years, but he will be able to. It’s all on his timeline and when he feels comfortable doing it, but it’s hard to see Tiger Woods’ son waiting too long.
Charlie Woods was present at the first round of the US Open 2023, which began on Thursday, June 15, at the North Course of the Los Angeles Country Club, where the event is taking place.
Charlie has quickly become a fan favorite since his impressive show at the PNC Championship in 2021. On Wednesday, he was spotted practicing at the Riviera Golf Club, which is not too far from the LACC.
At the US Open, Round 1, Woods junior was sporting a casual look with fuzzy hair. The photograph went viral on social media, with a lot of people sharing it.
There were few witty responses to Charlie’s presence at the US Open, but many also felt that he should be left alone and shouldn’t be followed that much by the media.
Here’s a look at some of the reactions from the fans:
“Sleepwalker?”
“I’m saying this with the upmost respect, Charlie looks like a feline that has taken form as a human. At least in this shot anyways. Being TIGERS son and all, it basically solidifies he will have an unbelievable golf career. Look forward to watching it.”
“Charlie would shoot a 62 with these course conditions. Not my open. Better toughen up tomorrow”
“Can we stop doing this… please try to let this kid have a semi normal life and not track his every move”
“Two points…1) Leave the kid alone and let him enjoy his life. 2) Get a life you loser.”
“Future champion 🏆 he already has a target eye 🫣 the time will surely come”
“Anyone going to point out that he looks like the Grinch?”
“Little cat 🐅”
“Looks like he just woke up from a nap.”
“As much as I wish he could and would be left alone….he has pretty much made it known he wants to play and be in the spotlight. I truly feel Tiger gave him the option to stay away or step up and he chose to step up. I respect the young man for that 👊 . Do your thing Charlie.”
When will Charlie Woods compete next?
Charlie Woods has been actively participating in junior golf events, but fans will not be able to see him play anywhere before the 2023 PNC Championship. However, his participation in the father-son championship depends on Tiger’s fitness. The 15-time major winner is out of action after undergoing subtalar fusion surgery in April.
For the uninitiated, Tiger sustained many injuries due to a severe car accident two years ago, and since then, recovery has been a struggle for him. This year, he competed in two events: the Genesis Invitational and the Masters.
Charlie Woods and Tiger Woods finished T8 at the 2022 PNC Championship after finishing as runner-ups in the previous edition. In the 2021 Championship, he and Charlie made 11 straight birdies, falling just a couple of strokes short of the winning pair of John Daly and John Daly II.
There are a few in the world of sports who are always under the spotlight. One has to be very careful on how they conduct themselves once an individual achieves fame. Every move a celebrity makes might get scrutinized by the public and misconstrued sometimes. That’s exactly what happened with Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, two of the GOATs in their respective fields, according to a certain Detroit Pistons legend.
Back in the day, Michael Jordan was known for his insane competitive spirit and intenswe demeanor. He also used to indulge in brutal trash talk even with his very own teammates. Whereas an equally competitive Tiger Woods, the golf legend, is known for giving the silent treatment to his adversaries. A Pistons legend gave his intriguing take on the matter.
Pistons Legend defends Michael Jordan
John Salley is one of the very few who’s won titles with three different teams in the NBA. He recently made an appearance in the That’s F***ed Up Podcast and talked about everything basketball. He even touched upon the controversies that Jordan and Tiger Woods got themselves involved in.
John Salley said, “MJ jokes on a lot of things and some people take it serious on things but MJ is kind-hearted and just like Tiger Woods they joke hard. You know what I’m saying. The greatest of all time, it’s kind of hard to be normal and for people not [to] take it to heart.”
Salley made it clear contrary to popular belief, MJ is a kind man. People are quick to judge his character when he shows off his competitive side. On the other hand, he also came to the defense of the swing master Tiger Woods.
Salley made it clear contrary to popular belief, MJ is a kind man. People are quick to judge his character when he shows off his competitive side. On the other hand, he also came to the defense of the swing master Tiger Woods.
Tiger Woods has come under fire in the past by his old friend Charles Barkley. The latter has spent quite some time with Woods in the past given their love for the game of golf.
Barkley said, “Gimme a f**kin’ break – you’re just a golfer, dude. When you’re with Phil, you’re guaranteed to have fun. He makes people feel good to this day, I don’t have any idea what happened. After that… thing, he just stopped talking to us. That’s all I know. Tiger himself has always acted like he’s under siege.”
What do you think about the NBA legend’s comments? Let us know in the comments below.
Playing golf for a living is a tough job. And it becomes ten times harder if one is playing for prestige at a major tournament and has to lock horns with Tiger Woods, in the final round.
A similar situation happened with a veteran PGA Tour pro who had to face the biggest challenge on the golf course when he ended up face to face with Woods. Recalling the incident, the Pro reveals how he feels about it after 15 years.
PGA Tour veteran loved his chaotic playoff with Tiger Woods
Former PGA Tour Pro, Rocco Mediate, currently plays on the PGA Tour Champions. But he has spent a long time on the PGA Tour, and has played in numerous tournaments. Although the 6 times PGA Tour winner never won a major championship, he has made his best attempts while performing in them. His best finish came in 2008 at the US Open where he finished on T2. Although he didn’t win, he had an adventure of a lifetime being engaged in a face-off in the final round with Tiger Woods.
Recently Mediate recalled that core memory while he was engaged in a light-hearted round with a young Mini Tour Pro, Brain Mogg at Hazeltine National Golf Club. While on the ground Mediate was asked, “Is it really difficult to play with Tiger?” He replied, “No, I love that the most. It’s chaos. I love chaos. It’s a sad thing but I love chaos.” The clip was shared by Brian on his Instagram.
After this conversation, Mediate and the young pro engaged in a tough competition where Mediate performed barefoot. As the video ended, we couldn’t find out who won but at least we got to know about what Rocco feels about his historic competition.
The epic battle between Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods at the 2008 U.S. Open
At the 2008 US Open, Woods made a poor start with a double bogey and was having a bad day. Woods was also suffering from a damaged knee which was said to have affected his performance. In the earlier rounds, Mediate made good finishes while Woods was struggling and was clearly in pain. However, in the third round, the golf legend improved his performance and climbed the leaderboard. In the final round, Woods and Mediate had a playoff. In the last moments, Woods excelled with his birdie putt and took the trophy away from the hands of Mediate.
It was a legendary win that brought both of them immense fame. Though Woods enjoyed victory, Rocco ended up with the best performance at a major tournament and an anecdote of a lifetime. What do you think about the historic match? Let us know in the comments below.
It has been two days since Tiger Woods was named as the sixth Player Director on the PGA Tour board, thus breaking his weeks long silence on the massive merger. An unprecedented decision that has been applauded and welcomed by the Tour’s players, it was also soon revealed that this decision was taken upon the request of a group of Tour players.
And one Tour pro, who was an important part of the decision that made this change possible, has revealed the reasons that led to Woods’ appointment.
1X Major winner talks about players’ side of things after Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board
Australian golfer, Adam Scott, has been playing on the PGA Tour for more than a decade now, and has witnessed multiple changes during his course. But the recent trouble caused by the $3 billion merger, has also left him blindsided. In his attempt to improve the current situation, he became one of the 41 players who supported the decision of Woods to be on the board. During his recent interview with PGA Tour Radio, Scott was asked about his involvement in the same and about the significance of Woods being on the board.
To that, Scott responded by describing how crucial it was to get the golf legend there. He said, “I guess from a player side of things, if you want to get things done then you got to have Tiger’s name on it. Very helpful.” The snippet was shared by SiriusXM PGA TourRadio on Instagram.
He continued “But you know I think a group of players thought really strongly that at this particular time, Tiger Woods’ voice needs to be heard at the highest level with a structure, and getting him on the board was important.” Adam has been a vocal supporter of more rights for Tour golfers since the merger.
Scott believes the involvement of Woods will be a positive aspect for players
Ahead of his appearance at the Wyndham Championship, the 14 times PGA Tour winner has openly expressed his joy on the recent changes, and applauded Woods for taking the responsibility. He further commended Tiger for the willingness of taking up the task at this point in his career and said that going forward, his influence will be a positive thing for the players and the Tour. Scott further insisted on the PGA Tour being a players’ organization, and expressed that in the past few years, it felt like their voice was not being heard. But with Woods joining, things will change for the better.
Besides Woods, other members on the board are Rory McIlroy Patrick Cantlay, Webb Simpson, Charley Hoffman, and Peter Malnati. With Woods becoming a key member, players are expecting more transparency and a better outlook in future decisions.
Mickelson offered some rare praise for his old tour and his former rival
Woods was promoted to be the sixth member of the tour’s policy board Tuesday
The PGA Tour’s most outspoken defector is praising his former employer for putting the sport’s biggest name in a position of power.
Phil Mickelson tweeted out his approval of Tiger Woods being named to the PGA Tour’s Policy Board on Tuesday in response to demands from a number of players.
‘This is great to see,’ Mickelson posted. ‘Players having equal representation on the board, Tiger getting more involved, and accountability across the board. Awesome news.’
Mickelson’s praise for a longtime rival of his is somewhat surprising, especially considering the two stand on vastly opposite sides of the LIV-PGA issue.
While Tiger has remained with the PGA Tour and has often vocally defended it, Mickelson left for LIV and has been playing on the tour for over a year.
The announcement yesterday of Tiger’s new appointment came after a number of players expressed their disappointment at the proposed LIV-PGA merger in a letter addressed to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan.
The letter, the New York Times said, ‘amounted to a dramatic effort to reclaim power over a circuit that got its modern start after a player rebellion in the late 1960s.’
The addition of Woods is the latest in a number of concessions the PGA Tour players have gotten from Monahan.
‘I am honored to represent the players of the PGA TOUR. This is a critical point for the TOUR, and the players will do their best to make certain that any changes that are made in TOUR operations are in the best interest of all TOUR stakeholders, including fans, sponsors and players,’ Woods said.
‘The players thank Commissioner [Jay] Monahan for agreeing to address our concerns, and we look forward to being at the table with him to make the right decisions for the future of the game that we all love.
‘He has my confidence moving forward with these changes.’
‘Tiger’s voice and leadership throughout his career have contributed immeasurably to the success of the PGA TOUR, and to apply both to our governance and go-forward plan at this crucial time is even more welcomed and impactful,’ said Monahan.
‘I am committed to taking the necessary steps to restore any lost trust or confidence that occurred as a result of the surprise announcement of our Framework Agreement.
‘My job in the negotiations – in partnership with our Player Directors, PAC and the broader membership – is to advocate for what is best for the PGA TOUR members today and in the future.
‘Any agreement we reach must be shaped by our members’ input and approval earned through our Player Directors.’
As the sixth player director, Woods joins golfers like Webb Simpson and Patrick Cantlay on the board.
Players who wrote to Monahan said that the secret deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund betrayed the idea that the tour should be run by and for the benefit of the players.
Many of the tour’s top athletes were given little notice of the deal prior to the announcement, with their reactions in real time widely expressing displeasure.
It appears that displeasure has not waned in the months since the deal was announced.
‘We still don’t really have a lot of clarity as to what’s going on, and that’s a bit worrisome,’ Scottie Scheffler said last month.
‘They keep saying it’s a player-run organization, and we don’t really have the information that we need.’
The New York Times reports that in recent weeks, players have been speaking privately about changes they want to see from the tour.
Woods has not played a tournament this season since he withdrew in the middle of the third round of The Masters.
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Phil Mickelson praises the PGA Tour’s decision to bring Tiger Woods onto the Policy Board… a move seen as a ‘critical moment’ for the golf circuit
It was, in the literal sense of the term, a vote of confidence for PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. A “new agreement” to ensure the Tour, led by Monahan, “lives up to its mission.”
But anyone reading Tuesday morning’s press release from the Tour knew it was the opposite. The players had just delivered a staggering rebuke of Monahan’s decision-making in recent months and scope of authority atop the PGA Tour, stripping away the same legislative freedoms that originally had allowed him to sign a framework agreement with the Saudi Public Investment Fund and reshape the future of professional golf without their knowledge.
But that wasn’t the surprising part of Tuesday morning’s announcement. The really striking part was the superstar at the center of the reorganization — a player whose silence has loomed large over professional golf in the eight weeks since the framework agreement was first announced: Tiger Woods.
According to multiple reports, Woods was the leader of a group of more than 40 players who delivered Monahan a letter on Monday detailing a list of demands for the future of the PGA Tour. Monahan swiftly agreed to those mandates, which included installing Woods as a sixth “player director” atop the PGA Tour policy board and granting players the right of first refusal on all aspects of a “definitive agreement” with the PIF. The changes give players a voting majority on PGA Tour matters heading forward, and ensure that Monahan and the Tour’s non-player board members can no longer act unilaterally on behalf of players without their knowledge, as Monahan, Jimmy Dunne and Ed Herlihy did forging the “framework” agreement with the PIF.
Woods has not spoken publicly since news of the merger first broke on June 6, which is notable considering the unilateral support the Tour received from golf’s largest stakeholders in the wake of the announcement. When word surfaced of Woods’ policy-board appointment on Tuesday, his first words on the merger were supportive of Monahan.
“The players thank Commissioner Monahan for agreeing to address our concerns,” he said in a release distributed by the Tour. “We look forward to being at the table with him to make the right decisions for the future of the game that we all love.”
But it didn’t take a linguistics expert to understand the deeper meaning. In perhaps his most brazen move as a playing professional, Woods had led a mutiny to seize back the power of golf’s largest professional tour from its non-playing leadership. Under the new agreement, Monahan was rendered powerless in negotiating a definitive agreement with the Saudis without player support. The players, on the other hand, now hold the full weight of negotiating power — and the counsel and expertise of Colin Neville, a long-time team-golf proponent and newly minted special advisor.
The new structure marks a tectonic shift in the power dynamics of professional golf. But perhaps it shouldn’t have landed as a surprise. Particularly not given Woods’ own words over these last 18 months.
It was Woods, after all, who had proven himself professional golf’s leading opponent to Saudi involvement. In just the last year, he turned down an offer “in the neighborhood” of $700 million, per LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman; orchestrated a Tour-defining “players-only” tarmac meeting in Delaware; and delivered a striking condemnation of LIV Golf at the Open Championship at St. Andrews.
“As far as the players who have chosen to go to LIV and to play there, I disagree with it,” Woods said at the beginning of an impassioned criticism of the upstart tour. “They’ve turned their back on what has allowed them to get to this position.”
At the Hero World Challenge in November, he doubled down on his criticism of LIV players and leadership, chafing at “the way they showed their disregard or disrespect to the Tour that helped them get to [this] point.” He argued there may be a path forward for the PIF and the PGA Tour, but it would require Greg Norman’s dismissal from the lead position at LIV.
When news broke of the agreement in June, it didn’t take long before word followed that Woods, like the rest of pro golf, was left in the dark until the deal’s final stages. It was unclear then how Woods felt about the agreement, but not any longer.
Woods, like many of his peers, sees Monahan’s decision to negotiate their future without their knowledge as a grave betrayal of trust. A betrayal they feel can’t — and now won’t — ever happen again.
“I am honored to represent the players of the PGA Tour,” Woods said. “This is a critical point for the Tour, and the players will do their best to make certain that any changes that are made in Tour operations are in the best interest of all Tour stakeholders, including fans, sponsors and players.”
The goal of these changes is written right there in the press release: for the players, by the players. The result is just as easy to understand: the era of secrets in men’s professional golf is over — and the era of player empowerment is only just beginning.
As Woods closed his first statement since the announcement of golf’s landmark merger, he cleared up one final bit of business.
“He has my confidence moving forward with these changes,” Woods said of his embattled commissioner.
Which would seem to suggest Monahan had previously lost it.
Multiple players signed a letter to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan
They demanded changes amid trust issues as a result of the merger with LIV
Woods has been absent from playing since April as he recovers from a foot injury
Tiger Woods has been added to the PGA Tour’s board after lobbying from 41 of the world’s leading players amid serious trust issues brought on by the recent merger with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
The Tour and its commissioner, Jay Monahan, have faced huge criticism from the game’s leading lights over the secretive alliance that was struck up with the backers of the LIV circuit in June.
A number of top golfers, including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler, had privately pushed for Woods, an outspoken critic of LIV, to have a seat at the table at a point when the practicalities of the merger are still up in the air and yet to be agreed.
In a move towards greater ‘transparency’ with their disgruntled membership, the PGA Tour announced on Tuesday the 15-time major winner will now take up a position as the sixth ‘player director’ on their policy board.
Woods said: ‘This is a critical point for the Tour, and the players will do their best to make certain that any changes that are made in Tour operations are in the best interest of all Tour stakeholders, including fans, sponsors and players.
‘The players thank commissioner Monahan for agreeing to address our concerns, and we look forward to being at the table with him to make the right decisions for the future of the game that we all love. He has my confidence moving forward with these changes.’
It is a key intervention from Woods, whose standing in the game is unmatched and, as such, will have a considerable bearing on negotiations around the merger. To date, the majority of golf’s star names are still in the dark about how the contentious union will be manifested, with a lingering resentment that they were not consulted ahead of an agreement being struck.
Monahan, who recently returned to work following an undisclosed ‘medical situation’, said: ‘I am committed to taking the necessary steps to restore any lost trust or confidence that occurred as a result of the surprise announcement of our framework agreement (with the PIF).
‘My job in the negotiations is to advocate for what is best for the PGA Tour members today and in the future. Any agreement we reach must be shaped by our members’ input and approval earned through our player directors.’
Woods, who has not played since April as he recovers from foot surgery, joins McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Charley Hoffman, Peter Malnati and Webb Simpson as a player director on the Tour’s policy board.
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Tiger Woods joins PGA Tour board and says golf is at ‘a critical point’ after shock plans to merge with LIV
It’s an exciting weekend for golf fans, as they get to see Tiger Woods tee it up with his son, Charlie, at the PNC Championship.
Charlie has already garnered a large fan following thanks to his beautiful golf swing and swagger on the course. It’s hard not to see shades of his dad in the way he plays.
Last year, the father-son team rattled off 11 straight birdies on Sunday en route to a runner-up finish at this event. We’ll see if they can do one better and hoist the trophy at this year’s edition.
Here’s a quick look at Charlie’s impressive golf game as the 14-year-old prepares to tee it up on national television once again this weekend.
Charlie Woods golf swing compared to Tiger Woods
Here’s a side-by-side look at the two practicing on the range. However, it’s important to note that this video is almost two years old. Charlie’s swing has evolved quite a bit since then.
That video was taken in the days leading up to Charlie’s first-ever televised event, the 2020 edition of the PNC Championship. Earlier that year, he dominated a 9-hole tournament in Florida after posting a 33 (-3). Since then, he’s continued to refine his game.
His current swing has had people throwing around comparisons to world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, Tiger’s teammate last week at “The Match.” That’s exactly what his dad wants.
How far can Charlie Woods drive the ball?
It’s hard to say exactly, but Tiger admitted last week that Charlie outdrove him for the first time recently.
Tiger claims he “spun” his drive while Charlie “tomahawked” his on the fateful tee shot. Still, in 2023, Tiger averaged 292.6 yards off the tee. That means it’s not out of the question that Charlie is now bombing 260+ yard drives at the age of 14. That’s seriously impressive.
Charlie Woods golf highlights
“I wish I had his move. I analyze his swing all the time,” Tiger said of Charlie. “I wish I could rotate like that and turn my head like that and do some of those positions, but those days are long gone, and I have to relive them through him.”
Here are some of the best clips available of Charlie Woods’ golf swing:
The first question Tiger Woods faced at the PNC Championship was an easy one: Do you get the sense that you’re the second most watched person out here? “Yeah,” he said. “Nothing wrong with that.”
For the man who’s been the biggest draw in golf for the last 25 years, it was an acknowledgement that he’d been surpassed by his 14-year-old son, Charlie, his teammate for the 36-hole tournament taking place this weekend at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fla. Unfortunately for Tiger, it wasn’t the only way he’s been outdone by his offspring: The 15-time major winner also recently admitted that while playing at home, Charlie had outdriven him on one hole.
This issue of father-son competition raises the billion-dollar question: Could Charlie one day out-earn the old man?
Tiger’s career rake runs to an estimated $1.7 billion, so good luck kid.
Of course, it’s a different world. Next fall Charlie should enter high school, a realm currently coming to grips with NIL money, which could jump start the son’s asset accumulation. “Charlie is in rare air, just from name recognition alone,” said Sam Weber, the senior director of communications at Opendorse, an NIL platform. “He’s similar to Arch Manning, Bronny James and even Shaquille O’Neal’s sons in that way.”
How does that sort of family legacy translate to cold hard NIL cash? “He’s probably looking at seven figures as soon as he’s eligible,” Weber said, adding that it “would be surprising if the brands that have been prominent in Tiger’s career would not want to join the fold. You can almost see the Nike commercial with the two of them.”
There are a few hazards to clear before Charlie and his chaperone can begin to “Just Duo It.” First, Florida law prohibits high school athletes from taking NIL money, though this may be less of an obstacle than it first appears. The law could change or Charlie could forego high-school golf and simply play on one or more of the junior golf circuits available. He’s even eligible to qualify for the U.S. Junior (which Pops won thrice).
The other slippery slopes are those of desire and ability. As much as he seems to enjoy showing his stuff for the cameras, Charlie may not want to spend the rest of his days whacking the turf with a metal stick and chasing a little white orb around the landscape. “It doesn’t really matter how good you are at 11, 12, 14 years of age,” three-time major winner Padraig Harrington recently told Golf Digest on the subject of young Woods. “It’s how much he loves the game when he’s 22 years of age. … It’s fascinating to watch now, but it will come down to how much he really loves the game for how successful he is.”
Then there’s performance. Despite the perfect form and silky smooth mechanics, Charlie may not turn out to be as solid as the block from which he was chipped. Truth told, no one in the recorded history of man has swung a mashie as well as Charlie’s dad, and not that many more have been able to earn a living doing so. The PGA Tour funnel grows so narrow that there’s no dishonor in failing to squeeze through.
Still, evidence that Charlie has the right stuff continues to accrue. His swing has already been clocked at a faster-than-tour average 117 mph, according to Golf Channel. This year he played four events on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, and recorded finishes of 1, T1, 2, and 10. At the Notah Begay III Junior National Golf Championship in November he shot a career-low round of 68, which included his first eagle, and tied for fourth in the Boys 11-13 group, all while Tiger toted his bag.
Then there was last year’s PNC—a two-round scramble in which a major winner (from any tour) pairs with a family member—where he stole the show with both driver and putter as Team Woods finished a close second to the Daly Clan, featuring John and John II. (The younger Daly plays at Arkansas and is making the most of his own legacy via an NIL deal with the restaurant chain Hooters.) Charlie Woods’ brand value is still being determined. “At this stage he compares more to Bronny James than Arch,” Weber said. “Arch is the five-star, guaranteed pro, while Bronny is more that four-star who definitely has a chance but is further from a sure-fire bet.”
Oddsmakers disagree somewhat. Last March, Bookies.com put Charlie’s odds of winning a PGA Tour event by age 21 at +350 (7/2) and by 30 at +200 (2/1).
Advertisers certainly seem to consider him money in the bank as well. Pre 2020, the PNC aired on tape delay, but the ratings have leapt at Tiger and Tiger Jr., reaching an average of 2.29 million viewers last year after bottoming out at 594,000 in 2019. This year, 10 hours of live coverage will run across Peacock, Golf Channel and NBC, and Golf Channel even ran out two hours of action from the Friday pro-am.
“He’s not a risk for advertisers because of his name recognition alone,” said Weber. That also applies to NIL patrons looking to influence the next generation of the sansabelt set, which is why Charlie could cash in even if he never plays pro golf.
Of course, he doesn’t need the money, and if he chooses another career path, he’ll be prepared. “He hasn’t practiced as much as he has the last couple years,” explained a Stanford dropout. “He’s had midterms, and those are more important than golf.” Okay, Dad, whatever you say.
