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Charlie Woods
Personal information
Full nameCharlie Axel Woods
Born (2009-02-08) February 8, 2009 (age 15)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Sporting nationality United States
Career
StatusAmateur

Charlie Axel Woods (born February 8, 2009) is an American amateur golfer.

Early and personal life

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Woods in 2019 next to his father (far right)

Woods was born on February 8, 2009 in Orlando, Florida, the son of golfer Tiger Woods and model Elin Nordegren.[1] He has an older sister named Sam Alexis Woods. Their parents divorced in 2010.[2][3] He has three half-siblings from his mother's relationship with Jordan Cameron.[4]

Woods attends The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida. He played soccer 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.[5] It has been reported that he has been coached by his father.[6]

Amateur career

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Alongside his father, Tiger Woods, he competed at the 2020 PNC Championship, at 11 years-of-age he became the youngest competitor in the tournament's history.[7] He competed alongside his father again at the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 PNC Championships.[8] In 2020, they tied for fifth; in 2021, they were runners-up; in 2022, they tied for eighth; in 2023, they tied for fifth place;[9] and in 2024, they were again runners-up.[10] In 2023 and 2024, Charlie's sister Sam acted as a caddie for the pair.[11]

His father has acted as his caddie at times during tournaments, such as at the 2023 Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship.[12] At an event in September 2022, Woods posted a low score of 68 in his final round.[13]

In June 2023, Woods won Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Major Championship in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, by eight strokes in the 14–15 years-of-age category.[14][15] In September 2023, he won the 14–15 age division of the Last Chance Regional golf tournament including a round of 66.[16] He helped his school win a Florida High School Athletic Association Class A golf championship in November 2023, finishing tied for 26th individually.[17][18][19]

In February 2024, Woods entered his first pre-qualifying tournament for a PGA Tour event, at the Cognizant Classic.[20][21][22]

In July 2024, Woods qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur after winning the qualifying event shooting 71 to win by one stroke.[23] Woods failed to make the cut at +22, 18 shots behind the cut line.

References

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  1. ^ "RIP, Arnold Palmer: Obama, Nicklaus, Woods and others pay tribute to 'The King'". Syracuse.com. September 26, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Dozier, Emily (December 15, 2023). "How old is Charlie Woods? Meet Tiger Woods' teenaged son following in dad's golf footsteps". Sporting News. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  3. ^ LeCroix, Emy (September 25, 2023). "All About Tiger Woods' Son Charlie Axel Woods". People. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Selleck, Emily (December 19, 2020). "Charlie Woods: 5 Things About Tiger's Son, 11, Who Played His 1st Pro Golf Competition". Hollywood Life. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Coffin, Jay (December 17, 2023). "How good is Charlie Woods? Putting his young junior golf career into perspective". Golf Digest. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Tiger Woods' son Charlie impresses US Open fans with swing and feline look". Marca.com. June 17, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Streeter, Kurt (December 19, 2021). "Charlie Woods Dazzles While Tiger, in Return, Grimaces and Grinds". The New York Times. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, to compete in pre-qualifier for PGA Tour event". The Guardian. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  9. ^ Piastowski, Nick (February 21, 2024). "Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie will try to qualify for PGA Tour event". Golf Magazine. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  10. ^ "Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' Son, Gets Hole-in-One at PNC Championship". ESPN. December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  11. ^ Casey, Phil (December 16, 2023). "We just suck at putting – Tiger and Charlie Woods struggle in PNC Championship". Independent. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  12. ^ "Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie aiming to qualify for PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches". Sky Sports. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  13. ^ "Tiger Woods' son, Charlie Woods, posts career-low round in junior event with his dad as caddie". Sky Sports. November 27, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  14. ^ Milko, Jack (June 5, 2023). "Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, crushes field at junior golf tournament". SBNatio. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  15. ^ Roberts, Andy (June 5, 2023). "Tiger Woods Spotted on Golf Course as Charlie Woods Wins on Junior Tour". Golf Magic. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  16. ^ Weston, Michael (September 25, 2023). "Tiger Woods On The Bag As Son Charlie Shoots 66 In Latest Win". Golf Monthly. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  17. ^ "Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, wins Florida high school golf title". The Guardian. November 16, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  18. ^ Mullin, Eric (February 21, 2024). "Tiger Woods' teenage son, Charlie, could make his PGA Tour debut next week. Here's how". NBC Miami. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  19. ^ "Woods' son wins high school state team championship". BBC Sport. November 17, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  20. ^ O'Brien, Sean (February 21, 2024). "Tiger Woods' son Charlie Woods takes first step towards serious golf career on PGA Tour". TalkSport. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  21. ^ "Woods' son, 15, aiming to reach PGA Tour event". BBC Sport. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  22. ^ "Woods's son Charlie to play in PGA tournament pre-qualifier". France24.com. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  23. ^ "Charlie Woods wins qualifier, will compete at U.S. Junior Amateur Championship". Golfweek. June 19, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
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