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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tiger Woods' son Charlie soars in junior golf rankings after first AJGA tournament victory
Charlie Woods is roaring up the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, 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. Advertisement 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 66 (6-under) to close the tournament at 15-under overall, defeating top junior players like 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). First victory: Tiger Woods' son Charlie wins 2025 Team TaylorMade Invitational Charlie Woods next tournament Charlie Woods reacts to his putt on No. one green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Woods currently does not appear in any fields for upcoming AJGA tournaments. Advertisement However, Woods' new ranking means he will potentially qualify to play 2025 The Junior PLAYERS Championship at historic TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. The field includes 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@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Charlie Woods golf ranking: Tiger Woods' son soars after first win
Newsweek
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Tiger Woods' Son, Charlie, Goes Nuclear; On Verge of First Win
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Charlie Woods is one of the leaders in the 2025 Team TaylorMade Invitational, which is being played on the Black Course at Streamsong Resort in Florida. This is Charlie's fifth tournament in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) circuit. He is currently ranked 604th in the country, but did not play like it Tuesday. The son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, who is currently a sophomore at the Benjamin School in Florida, fired a second-round 65, moving him into second place after 36 holes. His event score is 9-under, and he is tied with rising star Miles Russell, among others. AJGA No. 4 Luke Colton leads the way at 10-under. 🚨🏌🏽♂️☢️ JUST IN: Charlie Woods has gone NUCLR. He fired a sizzling 65 (7-under) in round 2 of the Team TaylorMade Invitational and is T2 (-9) with Miles Russell in a field of 72 players at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. Luke Colton leads the way at -10 — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 27, 2025 Woods started the second round with an excellent pace, carding two birdies and no bogeys on the first four holes. However, the rest of the front nine wasn't as smooth; he added two birdies and two bogeys to his scorecard to make the turn at 2-under. Charlie unleashed his full potential on the back nine, carding five birdies and no bogeys. This gave him the best score of the second round (tied with Luke Smith), and allowed him to climb 13 spots on the leaderboard. The day before, Charlie had an extremely up-and-down round that included an eagle, eight birdies, five bogeys, and a double bogey. He finished the day at 2-under and tied for 15th place. Charlie Woods of the United States plays his shot from the 14th tee during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Charlie Woods of the United States plays his shot from the 14th tee during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Colton, a junior from Frisco, Texas, has carded two consecutive 67s to take the lead at the Team TaylorMade Invitational. He had a bogey-free, five-birdie first round and a six-birdie, one-bogey second round. The event consists of three rounds, meaning Charlie Woods is only one back with 18 holes to play. The final round will be played Wednesday, with Charlie teeing off at 9:03 a.m. Eastern Time. He will be in a group with Phillip Dunham and Sohan Patel, and they will start on the first tee. Prior to the Team TaylorMade Invitational, Charlie had played four AJGA events, two in 2024 and two in 2025 thus far. His best finish has been a tie for 25th place at the Junior Invitational at Saint Valley last March. More Golf: John Daly Beating Tiger Woods Hung Over Viral Video Resurfaces
