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Charlie Woods and his dad, Tiger, were back on the course together on Friday at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando. The father-son duo is set to compete in this weekend’s PNC Championship for the third time and kicked things off with the Pro-Am.

They arrived in style wearing matching sweaters, black pants and black hats.

After getting to the course, Charlie and Tiger hit the driving range. The younger Woods’ swing is a thing of beauty, just as his father’s was and is.

Charlie, who is only 14 years old, out-drove Tiger earlier this year. As a result, he is playing from the third-longest tees at the event, which also features an 11-year-old and an 87-year-old.

In addition, Charlie rolled his ankle on the driving range and was clearly playing through the injury.

“His ankle’s not exactly — well, it’s better than mine,” Tiger joked during the post-round press conference. “We’ll be ready come game time tomorrow.”

Neither the lengthy tees nor the ankle injury stopped Charlie from smoking the ball.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

Even as the day went on, Charlie’s injured ankle led him to look just like Tiger, who continues to recover from a near-fatal car accident in February of 2023. While it was purely coincidental, the way that Charlie reacted to the ankle injury during his backswing was nearly identical to his dad on the back nine of his third round at Augusta back in April.

The same can be said for their visible limps.

Every single thing that Charlie did on the course was just like Tiger. The apple does not fall far from the tree and even the elder Woods said that he can’t believe how similar they are sometimes.

Amidst all of the injuries, cameras and chaos, Tiger and Charlie were simply out enjoying a father-son round of golf and it was really fun to watch. As the two played out their afternoon, a cool moment was captured on camera.

Tiger filmed Charlie during his drive and took the opportunity to teach him a thing or two about how he can improve. To get such an up-close and personal glimpse at their relationship was pretty special.

Team Woods will tee off last at the PNC Championship on Saturday. They will be paired with Justin Thomas and his father Mike when they take the first tee at 12:17pm ET.

It’s another win for Charlie Woods as dad Tiger Woods is spotted ahead of US Open.

Tiger Woods was spotted out on the golf course watching his young cub Charlie Woods chalk up another victory on the Hurricane Junior Tour at the weekend. 

Charlie, competing in the Boys 14-15 Division, won by a commanding eight strokes in the 36-hole tournament in Royal Palm Beach, Florida.

He shot a total of 1-under par, finishing well clear of Noah Manly on 7-over par.

Luke Friend finished third on 8-over par.

Charlie’s father Tiger Woods is an investor of the Hurricane Junior Tour.

Woods, who remains on the sidelines since undergoing ankle surgery after The Masters, was spotted sat in a golf cart watching his son in action.

Charlie Woods

The former World No.1 last competed at Augusta National but was forced out through injury during his third round.

He then underwent a “successful” ankle surgery”.

The latest photo of Woods in a cart was posted by Ella_Golf_ on Instagram and then shared by the popular TWLegion account on Twitter.

Taking a closer look at the snap of Woods, and you can see he is still wearing a boot.

Woods will not be competing in next week’s US Open and he will more than likely be out of The Open at Royal Liverpool in July, too.

It is believed Woods is more than likely going to miss the rest of the PGA Tour season, but that is yet to be confirmed.

It also remains to be seen whether Woods will have any team presence at the Ryder Cup this September.

Woods will be hopeful of being able to tee it up with Charlie in the annual father-son PNC Championship in December.

Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods was recently spotted playing golf at the Florida Golf Club with his son Charlie. The duo played a few shots last Saturday, August 19.

A golf fan account @tiendogolf posted a video of them from the golf course on his Tiktok account. In the clip, Tiger was playing golf while his son was waiting for his turn.

Tiger Woods last played at the Masters earlier this year and has been away from the golf course due to his injuries. He underwent ankle surgery soon after the major tournament in April.

His leg seemed fine as it was evidenced in the video shared by the fan on TikTok, giving hope to the people that he will soon be back on the golf course.

TWLEGION reshared the video on its Twitter account with a caption saying:

“Tiger hits the course to watch son Charlie. Golf clothes on. The comeback continues.”

Fans jumped into the comments section to talk about Woods’ comeback. A fan wrote:

“Soon.”

“Celebrating TW golf attire. It’s a win, I reckon? Lol,” another one wrote.

We’re on to the Hero,” another fan reckoned.

Earlier this month, Tiger Woods was spotted walking fine at a junior championship while he was cheering for Charlie in Florida.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods might play at the 2023 PNC Championship

The legendary golfer enjoys playing golf with his 14-year-old son. He never misses an opportunity to cheer for him or practice a few shots with him.

Tiger played in the previous three editions of the PNC Championship and finished second once. Last year, the American developed plantar fasciitis before the tournament but still played in the competition. Possibly, he will return to with compete his son at this year’s PNC Championship, which will take place in December.

In 2020, Tiger Woods spoke about playing with Charlie in an interview with PGA Tour. Woods said that he really can’t describe the experience of sharing the golf course with his son in words. For him, it’s memories to cherish for a lifetime.

“I don’t think words can describe it. Just the fact that we were able to have this experience together, Charlie and I. It’s memories for a lifetime,” he said.

The American golfer went on to explain how he was when he was of Charlie’s age. Tiger added:

“Well, I didn’t have speed like that at that age. I was probably a little bit taller than Charlie is at that same age. I was skinny as a rail. I looked like a 1-iron. The way we move, the way we push off or — sorry, the way he pushes off, or how I used to push off, very similar.”

Tiger Woods’ appearance on the golf field has piqued the interest of fans. However, Tiger stated last year that he would only play in major events, and all four majors were completed last month.

Woods may now return to play in the Hero World Challenge, which is arranged by the golfer himself, or he may return in December at the PNC Championship.

Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour comeback draws closer as he’s spotted on the course with son Charlie Woods.

Tiger Woods was spotted out on the golf course with his son Charlie Woods over the weekend to the delight of millions of golf fans around the world. 

The most-recent sighting of Tiger Woods came on Saturday August 19 as he watched his young cub Charlie, 14, in action.

Woods, 47, could be seen in full Nike Golf clothing standing right by a golf cart.

Charlie now competes in the boys’ 14-15 division on the Hurricane Junior Tour. To the surprise of nobody, his father is an investor.

The teenager actually won his latest event, marking his first win in the 36-hole tournament, posting a 1-under total to win by eight strokes.

Woods officially broke his silence over the PGA Tour’s shock merger with the Saudi Public Investment Fund earlier this month.

The 15-time major champion backed under fire commissioner Jay Monahan after he was confirmed as the PGA Tour’s latest policy board member.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

Woods underwent ankle surgery on April 19 just days after withdrawing from The Masters.

He went under the knife in New York to address post-traumatic stress in his right ankle that was caused by the injuries he suffered when he crashed his SUV in the hills of Los Angeles in 2021.

It remains to be seen when Woods will return to PGA Tour action, with some speculating he may be able to make a competitive return at his annual Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas at the end of November.

There is also hope he will be able to peg it up with Charlie at the annual Father-Son PNC Championship in Orlando the week before Christmas.

Some ardent Tiger fans are also hoping he might rock up to support the 2023 US Ryder Cup team at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome.

The PGA Tour recently revealed its 2024 schedule with some interesting twists including changes to Woods’ event at Riviera.

We have witnessed the bonding and skills of Tiger Woods and his son Charlie on the golf course in a blend of experience and youthful energy. Even at the age of 14, Charlie’s golf skills are evident and applauded widely. If he continues at this rate, he could end up just as impressive as his dad in the world of golf.

But, there’s a fresh father-son duo making waves in the golf world: the LIV defector and his budding golfer son at an international event. It isn’t just about watching a golf match; it was about seeing a father and son share the same field, playing the game they both love.

Father-son duo takes the course together

The International Series golf event in England boasting a prize pool of $2M, got a special touch with Ian Poulter and his son Luke Poulter both playing a strong game together. Ian has made quite the name for himself in golf, especially from his Ryder Cup days and being a part of LIV Golf. But this tournament is special because he’s not just playing for himself, he’s watching his son Luke step up.

Luke is just 19 years old and is part of the University of Florida’s golf team. This is Luke’s debut in professional golf. There was a moment when it seemed Luke wouldn’t make the cut. But after hitting some really good shots with his dad cheering on the side, he finally made it through.

On Saturday, both father and son played hard. Ian finished with a score over par, while Luke did even better, finishing under par. Mike McAllister, the golf editor, shared an update on social media about the Poulter father-son team at the International Series in England. Ian Poulter, the experienced golfer, had scores of 69 and 70, putting him in a close race tied for 8th at three under par.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

His son, Luke, didn’t have it easy with scores of 72 and 73, but he pulled through. On his last three holes, Luke managed an eagle, a birdie, and a par, getting him right on the cut line at three over. It’s clear both Poulter men brought their A-game to the event.

There were other father-son teams too, with the likes of Lee Westwood and his son Samuel. But Samuel didn’t manage to move to the next round. Lee did, but he had a tough day on Saturday. Davis Love III’s son, Dru, was also seen playing alongside his dad, but didn’t make it through.

It’s more than just golf

Tiger Woods teamed up with his son Charlie at the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando, Grande Lakes in Florida in 2021. This was the first time Tiger played since his car accident in February. The father-son duo played really well, but ended up finishing second, with John Daly and his son taking home the win.

But, the Poulter duo seems to be catching everyone’s attention. Their skills on the green are evident, and the way they back each other is heartening. Winning and losing the game doesn’t matter, this duo gives inspiration to many father-son duos. Seeing a dad and son play together and root for each other is different from the usual tough golf matches. This game reminds us that sports go beyond just the scoreboard. It’s about the good times, the tough bits, and your family.

There’s no denying that whether he can win or not (it’s obviously more of the latter these days), Tiger Woods is the main attraction at every golf tournament he plays. Well, almost every one, anyway, as his son, Charlie Woods, overshadows his old man once a year at the PNC Championship, the annual exhibition that features pros teaming up with a family member for a fun 36-hole shootout.

And since Charlie made his debut at the event in 2020, he’s become an absolute star. While he may not be as good as Tiger was at that age, the soon-to-be 14-year-old has got plenty of game.

And let’s get real here. While Tiger was certainly well-known as a youngster, Charlie is much more famous than his dad was at that age. For one, times are just different, and there’s so much more media these days. And secondly, Charlie’s dad is a bit more famous than was Tiger’s. With no offense to the late Earl Woods, he wasn’t one of the most popular and recognizable athletes of all time.

With Charlie’s game developing, there has obviously been plenty of talk about his future in professional golf — if he chooses that path, that is. But he’s years away from even being eligible to attempt a career on the PGA Tour.

However, with NIL dollars now being a thing for amateur athletes, it’s not as if Charlie can’t make any of his own money before pursuing a pro career — again — if that’s what he decides to do. And it’s not that the younger Woods needs money, given that his famous father is one of the wealthiest athletes in history.

But if he wants to make his own cash, young Charlie will have to choose not to play golf in high school.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

Why Charlie Woods can’t make NIL money if he plays high school golf

Like the amateur relatives of other famous athletes, specifically Arch Manning or Bronny James, Charlie Woods will likely receive plenty of lucrative NIL offers, perhaps even in the seven-figure range, when he’s eligible. And that day is coming soon as he’s set to start high school next year

Sam Weber, the senior communications director at NIL platform Opendorse, believes many of Tiger’s current sponsors, including Nike, could make offers to capitalize on the famous father-son connection. But there’s a catch.

If Charlie chooses to play golf for his high school team, he wouldn’t be eligible to earn any cash as Florida law doesn’t allow high school athletes to accept NIL money. However, with several junior golf circuits out there these days, the younger Woods has more options than your typical high-school golfer.

So Charlie will have a choice to make, as will Tiger. While he obviously doesn’t have a problem allowing his son to be in the public eye once a year at the PNC, he may not want — or allow — Charlie to accept these inevitable NIL offers anyway. Woods is famously a very private person and may not want to subject Charlie to the pitfalls that come with fame, especially at such a young age.

And, again, it’s not like the Woods family is hurting for money.

So just as it goes with everything else relating to Charlie Woods, we’ll just have to wait and see how this all plays out.

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Charlie Woods often accompanies his father, Tiger Woods, in his tournaments, but missed the 2023 Masters 3-par contest held on April 5.

The contest started in 1960 and is a fun-filled event organized ahead of The Masters, where the golfers play a single round of nine holes, par-27 course. The major center of attraction in the competition is the family members of the golfers.
The 2023 edition of the tournament concluded on Wednesday with Tom Hoge registering a one-stroke victory over Kurt Kitayama and Bubba Watson. However, it was not the winner who got into the limelight at the contests, but the families, especially the young toddlers of the golfers, who became the talk of the town.
2022 Masters winner Scottie Scheffler played alongside his son, Sammy, while Rory McIlroy’s daughter Poppy joined him on the course. But Tiger Woods’ kids were missing from the tournament.
Charlie Woods rarely missed an opportunity to play with his father, but he opted out of the 2023 Masters Par-3 event. Although Woods has not revealed the reason behind the same, he probably wants to keep his son away from the controversies.
Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods
Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend Erica Herman sued the 15-time major champion last month. However, Woods is much more focused on his tournament and is looking forward to winning the green jacket and matching the record set by Jack Nicklaus. He keeps his personal life under the radar.

Charlie Woods missed the Masters Par-3 contest for undisclosed reasons. However, fans believe he might be busy with school and junior-level tournaments and will join his father as the tournament starts.

“I don’t know how many more I have in me”- Tiger Woods doubts the 2024 Masters return

With five green jackets, Tiger Woods has inscribed his name in the history of golf as one of the most successful golfers in the world. He undoubtedly wants to match the record set by Jack Nicklaus, who won six Masters. However, his health makes it harder for him to even stand on the golf course for a long time.

The 47-year-old is strictly committed to major tournaments in 2023, following his degrading health. Although Woods played at The Masters last year, he finished in 47th position.

Tiger Woods‘ son may just have a future in professional golf.

Charlie, 14, participated at the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship at Koasati Pines Golf Club in Kinder, Louisiana, this week, and was turning heads not just because of his name, but because he clearly has his dad’s genes.

The 15-time major winner’s son piped at least one drive so far beyond those he was paired with in the tournament.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

CHARLIE WOODS FIST PUMPS JUST LIKE DAD TIGER AFTER BIRDIE PUTT

Oh, and Charlie had his dad caddying for him. Not a bad brain to get advice from – Tiger’s 82 PGA Tour wins are tied with Sam Snead for the most all-time.

Charlie finished in 11th place (-1, 14 shots back) out of 33 golfers in the 12-14 age group. Cole Kim from La Crescenta, California, won the tournament by six strokes, shooting 15-under. Charlie shot a 72, 69, and 71 in the three-day tournament.

The father-son duo has participated in each of the last two PNC Championships, where professionals play with a family member.

Tiger and Charlie are “fairly certain” they will play in the tournament this December.

The PNC Championship this weekend will be a fun watch for golf fans. Not only do we get to see Tiger Woods tee it up for the second week in a row, we also get a rare look at the game of his son, Charlie.

Charlie’s talent on the course came into the public eye for the first time a couple of years ago, when it was revealed he was already dominating youth golf tournaments in Florida at the age of 11. His swing has only gotten better since then, with many drawing comparisons to the silky move of world No. 1 Rory McIlroy.

So how has Charlie been faring in competition? Here’s a look at his tournament placings and rankings as he continues his golf career.

Where does Charlie Woods play golf?

Charlie’s tournament appearances come mostly on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and in Junior PGA South Florida events. According to the tours’ websites, he has entered a total of eight competitive tournaments in 2023. He also teed it up at the Notah Begay III Boys’ Jr. Golf National Championship last month.

This will also be the third time he has teed it up at the PNC Championship with his dad. In 2020, the father/son team finished seventh with a score of 20 under par. Last year, they made 11 straight birdies on Sunday to finish as runners-up (25 under) to John Daly and his son, John Daly II (27 under).

Charlie Woods ranking

Charlie is tied for 48th on the season-long Hurricane Junior Golf Tour points list in the Boys’ 11-14 age group. It’s important to note he has only entered four tour events this year. In those events, he has finished second, tied for first, 10th and first.

On the Junior PGA South Florida tour, he competes in the much more challenging Boys’ 13-18 age group. In the events he has played in this year, he has finished tied for 22nd, tied for 40th, tied for 23rd and tied for 28th.

In the Notah Begay III Boys’ Jr. Golf National Championship, he finished tied for 11th in the boys’ 12-13 age group.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

Charlie Woods 2023 golf scores on Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, other events

Here’s a look at Charlie Woods’ scores in each of the tournaments he has entered this year:

Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

Event Date Score (to par) Place
Disney Junior Open Feb. 5-6 75-72 = 147 (+3) 2nd
South Florida Junior Open Feb. 23-24 74-78 = 152 (+8) T-1st
PGA National Junior Open April 24-25 82-80 = 162 (+18) 10th
Major Championship June 5-6 72-73 = 145 (+1) 1st

Junior PGA South Florida

Event Date Score (to par) Place
Medalist Tour – Plantation Preserve June 1-2 77-77 = 154 (+10) T-22nd
Nicklaus Junior Championship June 18-19 83-75 = 158 (+15) T-40th
SFPGA Labor Day Classic Sep. 3-5 76-78-78 = 232 (+16) T-23rd
Medalist Tour – PGA National Estates Sep. 10-11 78-77 = 155 (+11) T-28th

Notah Begay III Boys’ Jr. Golf National Championship

Date Score (to par) Place
Nov. 7-9 72-69-71 = 212 (-1) 11th

With the name ‘Woods’ the great Tiger’s son Charlie was always going to be tipped for success, and the 14-year-old has more than lived up to the billing after breaking onto the scene at the PNC Championship

Being the child of arguably the greatest golfer to ever play the game was always going to come with plenty of pressure, but 14-year-old son of Tiger Woods, Charlie, has more than lived up to the billing.

There is not a more recognisable name than Tiger’s in the game of golf. With 82 PGA Tpour titles, 15 major championships and a whole host of records, Woods has taken the game to new heights over the past 25 years.

Inevitably though, when the golfing great welcomed his first son Charlie into the world the question on everybody’s lips was ‘is this the next Tiger Woods?’ Quite rightly, Woods has kept the progress of his son private for the majority of life, keeping any pressures that predictably landed off the 14-year-old’s shoulders.

It has only been in the last two years that the 82-time PGA Tour winner has shown the golfing world what his son can do, and what a treat it has been. Speaking in 2020 Woods revealed he and his son had began to start playing consistently with each other out on the course during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Discussing his son’s progress, but keeping his cards close to his chest, the 15-time major winner told Golf TV: “He’s starting to get into it, he’s starting to understand how to play. He’s asking me the right questions. I’ve kept it competitive with his par, so it’s been just an absolute blast to go out there and just, you know, be with him. It reminds me so much of me and my dad growing up.”

Charlie burst onto the scene in 2020 when featuring in the PNC Championship at the father-son competition alongside dad Tiger. The then 11-year-old left golf fans in awe, as he effortlessly mirrored his dad in all areas including their outfits, mannerisms and golf game. In 2020 the Woods duo finished in seventh in the PNC standings, an admirable finish with an 11-year-old on the card.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

A year later, Charlie and dad Tiger came back bigger and stronger and once again stole the show at the father-son event. There were fears that Team Woods were going to miss the event due to injuries sustained by Tiger in a car crash earlier that year.

However, the PNC Championship proved to be the American star’s return, and what better way to do it than alongside his prodigy son. The Woods pairing agonisingly missed out on the title by just two shots, finishing in second behind John Daly and his son John Jr.

The Florida-based event returns this weekend, and there is no doubt Tiger and Charlie will be out to go one better this time around. And this may be their best chance yet, with the youngster’s golf game going from strength to strength. Charlie recently shot his best ever round, carding a four-under-par 64 to secure a place in the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship with dad Tiger on the bag.

But arguably the biggest achievement in the 14-year-old’s incredible rise has been finally outdriving his legendary dad off the tee. Throughout his career, Woods has been known to strike a large ball, with his biggest hit on Tour measuring at a whopping 498 yards back in 2002.

Whilst the 2019 Masters champion is not finding the distance he once did as a younger and fitter player, his length off the tee is still impressive, but 14-year-old Charlie seems to be already battling to match it. Speaking at ‘The Match’ between himself and Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas, he admitted the youngster finally out-did him off the tee.

Woods commented: “I hate to say it, but I’m going to admit it. He [Charlie] finally did it [outdrove me] a few weeks ago. I spun one, he tomahawked one and got me.”

Tiger’s admission will have only excited fans even more ahead of this week’s event, and this distance has been recognised by tournament organisers, who have moved the youngster two tees further back from where he hit from last year, according to the Golf Channel.