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Independent Singapore
2 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, follows in the footsteps of his father and wins his first American Junior Golf Association tournament
USA: Charlie Woods, a high school junior and the son of the iconic golfing star, Tiger Woods, claimed his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title. The young athlete competed against 71 top junior golfers from around the world, including the AJGA's top-ranked player, and had an impressive performance at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort in Florida. He defeated golfers Willie Gordon, Luke Colton, and Phillip Dunham with a 15-under par three-shot win. More so, he won against Miles Russell, AJGA No. 1, who then placed seventh at 9-under. American Jr Golf Association shared in a social media post: 'Just the beginning for Charlie Woods!' Netizens expressed their support in the comments section and said: 'I hope this young man has a fantastic career going forward in golf or whatever he chooses', 'Congrats 🎉 Charlie. Just remember, you be you. Don't worry about those big shoes to fill. In time you will. Just be Charlie!!!!!', and 'I am very happy for you. Hard work pays off.' Highlights of the tournament Young Woods began the final round with a birdie and a bogey but then caught fire with six birdies over the next nine holes, where he pulled three shots ahead of the field. He then had a bogey on the 13th hole but made up for it by driving the green on the 14th hole and sinking a birdie putt. Woods had good results with pars on the 15th, 16th, and 17th holes, and he continued his three-shot lead going into the final hole, a long 586-yard par-5. Charlie made one last par there to finish the tournament with a strong 6-under 66, which secured his title. Now, h e is ranked No. 606 in the AJGA standings. Before this victory, his best result in an AJGA event was tying for 25th place back in March. Tiger's hopes for Charlie Tiger has been declaring his high hopes for Charlie's future in golf. The professional golfer had noticed that his son's frustrations often take over, which leads to worse scores. Drawing from his own experience, he gave his son some advice back in 2021: See also Thomas Detry claims his first PGA Tour victory at the Phoenix Open 'Son, I don't care how mad you get… Your head could blow off for all I care, just as long as you're 100 percent committed to the next shot. That's all that matters. That next shot should be the most important shot in your life. It should be more important than breathing. Once you understand that concept, then I think you'll get better.' It is expected that many top golf programs will be eager to recruit Charlie Woods because of his talents and potential, even though he is still undecided about his college career as of now.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tiger Woods' son Charlie beats several top-ranked U.S. junior golfers for first AJGA win
Charlie Woods has taken a big first step out of his father's immense shadow in the golfing world. The 16-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods made a huge statement this week by winning the American Junior Golf Association's Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Fla. He shot a 15-under-par 201 (70-65-66) to finish three shots ahead of a trio of players tied for second place. Advertisement "Being able to say to myself that I've won in an absolutely amazing event and to say I preformed under some high, high pressure situations is just huge going forward," Charlie Woods said afterward, "because I haven't been able to say that I have done that. And now that I can, it is just a big thing for my mental game going forward." Currently ranked as the No. 609 boys junior player in the U.S., Woods is expected to move into the top 20 next week, after topping a 71-player field that featured four golfers who currently rank in the AJGA's top five. That includes top-ranked Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., who finished six shots behind Woods and in seventh place with a nine-under 207. Playing in his first AJGA invitational, Woods finished the event with 26 birdies — the most ever at an AJGA Invitational, based on information available to the organization — to go with one eagle. He was tied for 14th place after Monday's opening round but had pulled into a tie for second going into Wednesday's final round. Advertisement Read more: Trump called Tiger Woods a 'true legend.' Now golfer is dating Vanessa Trump, president's ex-daughter-in-law "I didn't look at the leaderboard once today," said Woods, who gained fully exempt AJGA status with his victory. A sophomore at Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Fla., Woods finished tied for 25th at the prestigious Junior Invitational at Sage Valley (a tournament that counts toward the AJGA rankings but is not an AJGA-sanctioned event) in March. He and his father have competed in the parent-child PNC Championship every December since 2020. They finished as runners-up in 2021 and 2024, with Charlie Woods notching his first hole-in-one at the most recent event. Advertisement Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Tiger Woods' son Charlie beats some top-ranked U.S. junior golfers for first AJGA win
Charlie Woods has taken a big first step out of his father's immense shadow in the golfing world. The 16-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods made a huge statement this week by winning the American Junior Golf Association's Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Fla. He shot a 15-under-par 201 (70-65-66) to finish three shots ahead of a trio of players tied for second place. 'Being able to say to myself that I've won in an absolutely amazing event and to say I preformed under some high, high pressure situations is just huge going forward,' Charlie Woods said, 'because I haven't been able to say that I have done that. And now that I can, it is just a big thing for my mental game going forward.' Woods is currently ranked as the No. 609 boys junior player in the United States. He is expected to move into the top 20 next week, after topping a 71-player field that featured four golfers who currently rank in the AJGA's top five. That includes top-ranked Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., who finished six shots behind Woods and in seventh place with a nine-under 207. Playing in his first AJGA invitational, Woods finished the event with 26 birdies — the most ever at an AJGA Invitational, based on information available to the organization — and one eagle. He was tied for 14th place after Monday's opening round but had pulled into a tie for second going into Wednesday's final round. 'I didn't look at the leaderboard once today,' said Woods, who gained fully exempt AJGA status with his victory. A sophomore at Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Fla., Woods finished tied for 25th at the prestigious Junior Invitational at Sage Valley (a tournament that counts toward the AJGA rankings but is not an AJGA-sanctioned event) in March. He and his father have competed in the parent-child PNC Championship every December since 2020. They finished as runners-up in 2021 and 2024, with Charlie Woods notching his first hole-in-one at the most recent event.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger woods, secures 1st major win, soars from 604 to 14 in world rankings
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo 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. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Charlie Woods' net worth: How much is Tiger Woods' son really worth at 16?
FILE - Tiger Woods watches his son, Charlie Woods, putt on the 18th green during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods , is quickly emerging as a serious force in the junior golf world. At just 16 years old, he recently claimed his biggest win to date , and with it, fresh attention not just for his game, but for his growing profile and reported wealth. A breakthrough win at the team TaylorMade invitational Charlie Woods made headlines by winning the Team TaylorMade Invitational, a top-tier American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament held at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Florida. He finished the event at 15-under par, delivering rounds of 70, 65, and 66 over three days. On the final hole, needing only a par to win, Charlie stayed composed and sealed a three-stroke victory. 'I didn't look at the leaderboard once today,' Charlie told ClutchPoints after his 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.' The win was significant: he beat a stacked field that included four of the top five-ranked junior players in the world, including Miles Russell, Luke Colton, and Tyler Watts. It also rocketed his AJGA world ranking from No. 604 to No. 14. So, what's charlie Woods really worth? While Charlie is still an amateur, the internet has been buzzing with claims that his net worth sits at $25 million , a figure widely circulated but not officially confirmed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Undo The number largely stems from his family wealth. Tiger Woods' own net worth is estimated at $2 billion, adjusted to nearly $2.8 billion for inflation. Charlie and his sister Sam Woods, 17, are believed to be the main beneficiaries of Tiger's vast fortune. According to reports, each child is named in trust funds reportedly valued at around $20 million, and Charlie has also reportedly been given two luxury properties in Florida and California. He will gain full access to these assets once he turns 21. NIL deals on the horizon Charlie, though still an amateur, is eligible for NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals , and after this win, brands are paying attention. He has long worn Sun Day Red, his father's apparel line under TaylorMade, throughout his junior career. Though it's unclear if Charlie has a formal contract with the brand, his consistent appearance in SDR gear suggests a strong association. He is also believed to be an ambassador for Greyson Clothiers, a premium golf apparel company whose top sponsored player is two-time PGA champion Justin Thomas . Reports also suggest ongoing talks with major global brands like Rolex and Bet365, though nothing has been formally confirmed. Grounded despite the buzz Despite all the money and momentum, Charlie has shown a surprisingly grounded attitude. After hitting his first-ever hole-in-one at a PNC Championship event, Tiger reportedly joked: 'You're buying drinks for everyone out here.' To which Charlie replied, 'I'm not buying. I'm broke.' His sister Sam, who was serving as his caddie that day, chimed in: 'He has to buy,' she said, laughing. Of course, Charlie isn't actually broke , but the exchange highlighted his humble demeanor in the face of growing attention and wealth. Charlie's rise in perspective Charlie's path to this point hasn't been entirely smooth. He placed 25th at the Sage Valley Junior Invitational and failed to qualify for the U.S. Open earlier this year. But his skill and mental composure are beginning to shine through consistently. He previously led The Benjamin School to the Florida High School Athletic Association Class A state championship, helping clinch a one-shot team victory with rounds of 78 and 76 , something even his father never achieved in high school. Next up: the U.S. Junior Amateur, set to be held at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas, from July 21–26. It's the same tournament Tiger Woods famously won three consecutive times in the early 1990s. So, is Charlie Woods really worth $25 million? Technically, not yet , but he's almost certainly on track to surpass that figure. Between inherited wealth, early trust funds, luxury assets, and now a pipeline of NIL and sponsorship opportunities, Charlie is positioned for a lucrative future in golf. More importantly, he's proving he has the game and composure to earn it on his own terms. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
