Charlie Woods (golfer, born 2009)

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

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

Early and personal life

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

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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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.