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USA Today
2 days ago
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Tough finish Sunday for Charlie Woods at Florida's 108th Amateur Championship
Tough finish Sunday for Charlie Woods at Florida's 108th Amateur Championship Charlie Woods wrapped up the final round of his four-day run in Florida's 108th Amateur Championship on Sunday in Palm Beach Gardens. Woods, a junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, shot 11-over 83 in Sunday's final round at the BallenIsles Country Club East Course and finished the tournament at 18 over. The final round closed a difficult weekend for Woods on the East Course. He made the cut at 2 over and was just six shots back of the leaders entering the third round. The Amateur Championship is a 72-hole stroke play tournament hosted annually by the Florida State Golf Association. The tournament was first hosted in 1915 and is the oldest continuous sporting event in Florida. Former champions include 1976 U.S. Open winner Jerry Pate. Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scorecard Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 10 — Double bogey (6) No. 11 — Par (3) No. 12 — Double bogey (7) No. 13 — Par (4) No. 14 — Par (4) No. 15 — Birdie (3) No. 16 — Par (3) No. 17 — Birdie (4) No. 18 — Triple bogey (7) No. 1 — Par (4) No. 2 — Bogey (5) No. 3 — Par (5) No. 4 — Par (3) No. 5 — Bogey (5) No. 6 — Birdie (2) No. 7 — Par (5) No. 8 — Bogey (5) No. 9 — Double bogey (6) Final: 41-42—83 (11 over) Four-day total: 74-72-77-83—306 (18 over) What is Charlie Woods golf ranking? Woods soared in the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory. He is ranked No. 14 in the latest edition of the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. Charlie Woods AJGA win Woods earned his first career AJGA win on May 28 with a 3-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. It was an individual breakthrough for Woods, whose previous best AJGA finish was a tie for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in South Carolina in March. When is Charlie Woods next tournament? Woods was invited to play in the Northeast Amateur, June 18-21, at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rhode Island. One of seven events on the Elite Amateur Golf Series, the Northeast Amateur was established in 1962. Past winners include Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Luke Donald, David Duval and Nick Dunlap. Woods has yet to make a decision on his invitation, however, according to the Rhode Island Golf Association's official X account. Woods' new AJGA ranking also means he will potentially qualify to play 2025 The Junior Players Championship at historic TPC Sawgrass in late August in Ponte Vedra Beach. That field comprises the top 58 boys in the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of July 8 as well a select group of international invitees and additional spots available at the tournament organizer's discretion. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
USA Today
3 days ago
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Breaking down Charlie Woods' third round at the Florida Amateur Championship
Breaking down Charlie Woods' third round at the Florida Amateur Championship Charlie Woods fell off the pace of the leaders in the third round of Florida's 108th Amateur Championship on June 7. Woods, a junior at the Benjamin School and son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, shot 77 (5-over) in the third round at BallenIsles Country Club East Course in Palm Beach Gardens. He is 7-over for the tournament and entered the clubhouse just after noon Saturday tied for 54th overall, 13 shots back of the lead. The Amateur Championship is a 72-hole stroke play tournament hosted by the Florida State Golf Association. The tournament was first hosted in 1915 and is the oldest continuous sporting event in Florida. Former champions include 1976 U.S. Open winner Jerry Pate. Recent: Tiger Woods watches son Charlie play Florida's Amateur Championship Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scorecard Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 1 — Par (4) No. 2 — Bogey (5) No. 3 — Par (5) No. 4 — Par (3) No. 5 — Birdie (3) No. 6 — Par (3) No. 7 — Par (5) No. 8 — Triple Bogey (7) No. 9 — Par (4) No. 10 — Bogey (5) No. 11 — Par (3) No. 12 — Par (5) No. 13 — Par (4) No. 14 — Bogey (5) No. 15 — Birdie (3) No. 16 — Par (3) No. 17 — Bogey (6) No. 18 — Par (4) Final: Out 39, In 38, Total 77 (5-over) 3-day total: 74-72-77—223 (7-over) Charlie Woods golf ranking Woods soared in the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory. He is ranked No. 14 in the latest edition of the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. Charlie Woods AJGA win More: Charlie Woods wins first AJGA tournament at Team TaylorMade Invitational Woods earned his first career AJGA win on May 28 with a 3-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. It was an individual breakthrough for Woods, whose previous best AJGA finish was a tie for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in South Carolina in March. He shot a final round 66 (6-under) to Charlie Woods next tournament More: Charlie Woods receives special invite to elite junior golf tournament after first AJGA win Woods has received an invitation to play in the Northeast Amateur from June 18-21 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rhode Island. One of seven events on the Elite Amateur Golf Series, the Northeast Amateur was established as an annual junior golf tournament in 1962. Its past winners include Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Luke Donald, David Duval and Nick Dunlap, who won the event in 2023 and turned pro with the PGA Tour in 2024. Woods has yet to make a decision on his invitation according to the Rhode Island Golf Association's official X account. Woods' new AJGA ranking also means he will potentially qualify to play 2025 The Junior Players Championship at historic TPC Sawgrass in late August in Ponte Vedra Beach. The field comprises the top 58 boys in the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of July 8 as well a select group of international invitees and additional spots available at the tournament organizer's discretion. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
USA Today
4 days ago
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Charlie Woods makes cut, advances to weekend at Florida's 108th Amateur Championship
Charlie Woods makes cut, advances to weekend at Florida's 108th Amateur Championship Charlie Woods is charging into the weekend at Florida's 108th Amateur Championship in Palm Beach Gardens. Woods, a junior at the Benjamin School in Florida and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, fired an even-par 72 in the second round Friday at the BallenIsles Country Club. Woods will enter the weekend tied for 31st at 2 over, six shots back of the lead. He started the day slowly with bogeys on holes No. 1 and No. 3 but buoyed his round with a birdie on No. 9 and an eagle on the par-5 No. 12. Woods slid back to even par with a bogey on No. 14 and carded pars the rest of the way. Derek Busby of Palm Beach Gardens leads at 4 under. He's one of 18 golfers who enter the weekend under par. What was the cut at the Florida Amateur Championship? The field was trimmed to the low 70 players after Friday's second round with the cut at 6 over. Woods will begin his third round at 7:45 a.m. ET Saturday off hole No. 1 on the East Course. He's paired with former Benjamin teammate Pavel Tsar, a Notre Dame golf signee, and Jake Sherwin. The 108th Amateur Championship is a 72-hole stroke play tournament running from June 5-8. The tournament was first hosted in 1915 and is the oldest continuous sporting event in Florida. Former champions include 1976 U.S. Open winner Jerry Pate. Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scorecard on Friday Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 1 — Bogey (5) No. 2 — Par (4) No. 3 — Bogey (6) No. 4 — Par (3) No. 5 — Par (4) No. 6 — Par (3) No.7 — Par (4) No. 8 — Par (4) No. 9 — Birdie (3) No. 10 — Par (4) No. 11 — Par (3) No. 12 — Eagle (3) No. 13 — Par (4) No. 14 — Bogey (5) No. 15 — Par (4) No. 16 — Par (3) No. 17 — Par (5) No. 18 — Par (4) Final: 37-35―72 (even par) Two-day total: 74-72—146 (2 over) What is Charlie Woods' amateur golf ranking? Woods soared in the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory. He is ranked No. 14 in the latest edition of the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. When did Charlie Woods win an AJGA event for the first time? Woods earned his first career AJGA win on May 28 with a three-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. It was an individual breakthrough for Woods, whose previous best AJGA finish was a tie for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in South Carolina in March. He shot a final-round 6-under 66 to close the tournament at 15 under overall. He defeated top junior players Miles Russell (No. 1 in the previous AJGA rankings), Luke Colton (No. 5) and Alabama's Tyler Watts (No. 7). Charlie Woods next tournament Woods has received an invitation to play in the Northeast Amateur from June 18-21 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rhode Island. One of seven events on the Elite Amateur Golf Series, the Northeast Amateur was established as an annual junior golf tournament in 1962. Past winners include Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Luke Donald, David Duval and Nick Dunlap, who won the event in 2023 and turned pro in 2024. Woods has yet to make a decision on his invitation, according to the Rhode Island Golf Association's official X account. Woods' new AJGA ranking also means he will potentially qualify to play 2025 The Junior Players Championship at historic TPC Sawgrass in late August in Ponte Vedra Beach. The field comprises the top 58 boys in the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of July 8 as well a select group of international invitees and additional spots available at the tournament organizer's discretion. For results on the rest of the field in the Florida Amateur Championship, check out this recap from the Palm Beach Post. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
USA Today
5 days ago
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With dad Tiger Woods watching, Charlie Woods opens play at Florida Amateur Championship
With dad Tiger Woods watching, Charlie Woods opens play at Florida Amateur Championship Charlie Woods is in the hunt at another top amateur golf tournament just over a week after picking up his first major junior victory. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, fired 74 (2-over) in the first round of the 108th Amateur Championship hosted by the Florida State Golf Association on Thursday at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. He'll enter the second round tied for 39th and eight shots back of leaders William Block (Plantation), Derek Busby (Palm Beach Gardens) and Santiago Navarro (Winter Garden) at 6-under par. It was an up-and-down opening round for Woods, who never moved more than a stroke above or below par until his final hole as he oscillated with three birdies and five bogeys on the BallenIsles South Course. Woods will begin his second round at 7:45 a.m. on Friday off No. 1 at the BallenIsles East Course. He will be paired with Vero Beach's James Hassell and Orlando's Palmer Haynes. The 108th Amateur Championship is a 72-hole stroke play tournament which will be played June 5-8. The field will cut to the low 70 players with ties after the first 36 holes. The tournament was first hosted in 1915 and is the oldest continuous sporting event in Florida. Former champions include 1976 U.S. Open winner Jerry Pate. Woods enters the tournament with momentum after his victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational on May 28, the first American Junior Golf Association event win of his junior golf career. His AJGA ranking rose more than 500 places to No. 14 overall. Recent: Charlie Woods soars in junior golf rankings after first AJGA tournament victory Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scorecard Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 10 — Par (4) No. 11 — Bogey (4) No. 12 — Birdie (3) No. 13 — Par (4) No. 14 — Birdie (4) No. 15 — Bogey (5) No. 16 — Par (3) No. 17 — Par (5) No. 18 — Par (4) No. 1 — Birdie (3) No. 2 — Par (3) No. 3 — Bogey (5) No. 4 — Par (3) No. 5 — Par (4) No. 6 — Par (4) No. 7 — Bogey (6) No. 8 — Par (4) No. 9 — Bogey (6) Final: In 36, Out 38, Total 74 (2-over) Charlie Woods golf ranking Woods soared in the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory. He is ranked No. 14 in the latest edition of the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. Charlie Woods AJGA win More: Charlie Woods wins first AJGA tournament at Team TaylorMade Invitational Woods earned his first career AJGA win on May 28 with a 3-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. It was an individual breakthrough for Woods, whose previous best AJGA finish was a tie for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in South Carolina in March. He shot a final round 66 (6-under) to close the tournament at 15-under overall, defeating top junior players such as Jacksonville Beach's Miles Russell (No. 1 in the previous AJGA rankings) as well as Luke Colton (No. 5) and Alabama's Tyler Watts (No. 7). Charlie Woods next tournament More: Charlie Woods receives special invite to elite junior golf tournament after first AJGA win Woods has received an invitation to play in the Northeast Amateur from June 18-21 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rhode Island. One of seven events on the Elite Amateur Golf Series, the Northeast Amateur was established as an annual junior golf tournament in 1962. Its past winners include Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Luke Donald, David Duval and Nick Dunlap, who won the event in 2023 and turned pro with the PGA Tour in 2024. Woods has yet to make a decision on his invitation according to the Rhode Island Golf Association's official X account. Woods' new AJGA ranking also means he will potentially qualify to play 2025 The Junior Players Championship at historic TPC Sawgrass in late August in Ponte Vedra Beach. The field comprises the top 58 boys in the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of July 8 as well a select group of international invitees and additional spots available at the tournament organizer's discretion. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
