Charlie Woods, son of Tiger woods, secures 1st major win, soars from 604 to 14 in world rankings

Time of India

4 days ago

FILE- Charlie Woods tees off on the fifth hole as his father Tiger Woods watches during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
The apple hasn't fallen far from the tree. At just 15 years old, Charlie Woods has begun to carve out his own place in the golf world. The son of
Tiger Woods
claimed his first major win at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Florida, announcing his arrival not just as a Woods, but as a serious competitor in junior golf.
Charlie finished the tournament at 15-under par. Over three days at Streamsong Resort's Black Course, he played with steady confidence ,opening with a two-under 70, then firing a 7-under 65 on day two. On the final day, Charlie sealed his victory with a 6-under 66, winning by three strokes over a field packed with the world's best amateurs, including Miles Russell, Luke Colton, and Tyler Watts.
'I didn't look at the leaderboard once today,' Charlie said, speaking to ClutchPoints after the win.
'On the fairway after hitting the green on 18, he's [my caddie] like, 'you make par here, you're going to be fine.' I guess that helped me out a little bit.'
This victory vaulted Charlie from #604 to #14 in the world amateur rankings, and it wasn't just any field he beat ,he finished ahead of four of the top five-ranked amateurs in the world.
Charlie's path hasn't always been smooth. Earlier this year, he placed 25th at the Sage Valley Junior Invitational and failed to qualify for the U.S.
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Open. But this breakthrough shows he's ready to compete at the highest level of junior golf.
His swing, his reading of the greens, and his calm under pressure all suggest a young player who belongs at the top. Charlie is no longer simply Tiger Woods' son, he is making his own mark.
Next up for Charlie is the US Junior Amateur, to be held at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas, from July 21-26. A tournament his father famously won three years running in the early 1990s.
If this win is any indication, Charlie Woods is just getting started.
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