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USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, wins first AJGA tournament at Team TaylorMade Invitational
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, wins first AJGA tournament at Team TaylorMade Invitational Charlie Woods is officially a champion on the United States' premier junior golf circuit. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, soared to his first AJGA victory on Wednesday at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. He shot a final round 66 (6-under) to close the tournament at 15-under overall, three shots clear of Ponte Vedra Beach's Phillip Dunham, Arkansas' Willie Gordon and Texas' Luke Colton at 12-under. The victory represents an individual breakthrough for Woods, who entered the tournament ranked No. 604 in the American Junior Golf Association boys rankings. His previous best AJGA finish was tied for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in March. The invitation-only field at Streamsong Resort included Jacksonville Beach's Miles Russell (No. 1 in the latest AJGA rankings) as well as Colton (No. 5) and Alabama's Tyler Watts (No. 7). Woods, who opened the tournament with rounds of 2-under 70 and 65 7-under, started the final round tied for second. He once again dominated the opening nine holes, carding five birdies and a lone bogey to move into a solo lead after the turn. He then birdied three of his next four holes and coasted into the clubhouse with a three-shot lead after closing the final round with four straight pars. Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scorecard Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 1 — Birdie (4) No. 2 — Bogey (5) No. 3 — Par (4) No. 4 — Birdie (4) No. 5 — Par (3) No. 6 — Birdie (3) No. 7 — Birdie (2) No. 8 — Birdie (3) No. 9 — Par (4) No. 10 — Par (4) No. 11 — Birdie (3) No. 12 — Birdie (4) No. 13 — Bogey (5) No. 14 — Birdie (3) No. 15 — Par (3) No. 16 — Par (4) No. 17 — Par (3) No. 18 — Par (5) Final: Out 32, In 66, Total 66 Out 32, In 66, Total 66 3-day total: 70-65-66 — 201 (15-under) Charlie Woods AJGA history Woods is currently ranked No. 604 in the AJGA rankings based on four previous tournaments. His best finish was his most recent AJGA outing: a tied for 25th finish in the prestigious Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in March. In late February, Woods finished tied for 52nd at the Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship. In 2024, Woods carded a tied for 28th-place finish at the Adam Scott Junior Championship and a tied for 240th-place finish at the 76th United States Junior Amateur Championship. Charlie Woods golf ranking Woods played on Benjamin's No. 2 and 3 line last fall and finished his sophomore campaign as the No. 11 boys golfer in Florida per iWanamaker. In 2023, Woods was part of Benjamin boys golf's state championship team. What is the Team TaylorMade Invitational? The Team TaylorMade Invitational hosted its first tournament in 2021. The 2022 event was hosted at the Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta and the 2023 event was hosted at The Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens. What is the American Junior Golf Association? Founded in the 1970s, the AJGA is a nonprofit organization that hosts hundreds of elite-level junior golf competitions annually in the United States and abroad for boys and girls golfers. It focuses on cultivating a competitive environment for junior golfers with collegiate or professional ambitions while also giving collegiate coaches opportunities to accurately assess potential recruits. Its alumni list touts major champions like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and many more current players on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tiger Woods' son Charlie makes big move into contention at Team TaylorMade Invitiational
It might be time to break out the "Wednesday Red" in Bowling Green, Florida. Charlie Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, surged into contention on Tuesday at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course. Advertisement Woods fired 65 (7-under) in the second round to move into a tie for second place at 9-under for the tournament, one shot back of the tournament leader. Woods tied with Canada's Luke Smith for the tournament's low second round score. Luke Colton (Frisco, Texas) leads at 10-under after shooting 67 for the second consecutive day. Jacksonville Beach's Miles Russell, who is currently No. 1 in the AJGA boys rankings, and Port St. Lucie's Jessy Huebner are also a shot back at 9-under. Woods opened his second round with a birdie on the par-5 No. 12, one of five he'd card in a bogey-free opening nine holes that vaulted him into the tournament's top five. He overcame a pair of bogeys on the back nine with four more birdies, finishing with nine total for the round, to rocket into second place. Advertisement The final round of the tournament will begin at 7:33 a.m. Wednesday with tee times off No. 1 and No. 12. Recent: How did Charlie Woods fare in first round of Team TaylorMade Invitational? Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scoring Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 12 — Birdie (4) No. 13 — Par (4) No. 14 — Birdie (3) No. 15 — Par (3) No. 16 — Birdie (3) No. 17 — Par (3) No. 18 — Birdie (4) No. 1 — Birdie (4) No. 2 — Par (4) No. 3 — Birdie (3) No. 4 — Par (5) No. 5 — Bogey (4) No. 6 — Birdie (3) No. 7 — Bogey (4) No. 8 — Birdie (3) No. 9 — Par (4) No. 10 — Par (4) No. 11 — Birdie (3) Final: Out 31, In 34, Total 65 (-7) 2-day total: 70-65 — 135 (9-under) Charlie Woods AJGA history Charlie Woods hits from the fairway during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is currently ranked No. 604 in the AJGA rankings based on four previous tournaments. His best finish was his most recent: tied for 25th in the prestigious Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in March. In late February, Woods finished tied for 52nd at the Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship. In 2024, Woods carded a tied for 28th-place finish at the Adam Scott Junior Championship and a tied for 240th-place finish at the 76th United States Junior Amateur Championship. Charlie Woods golf ranking Woods played on Benjamin's No. 2 and 3 line last fall and finished his sophomore campaign as the No. 11 boys golfer in Florida per iWanamaker. Advertisement In 2023, Woods was part of Benjamin boys golf's state championship team. What is the Team TaylorMade Invitational? The Team TaylorMade Invitational hosted its first tournament in 2021. The 2022 event was hosted at the Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta and the 2023 event was hosted at The Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens. 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 surges into contention at top Florida AJGA event
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tiger Woods' son Charlie wins first AJGA tournament at Team TaylorMade Invitational
Charlie Woods is officially a champion on the United States' premier junior golf circuit. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, soared to his first AJGA victory on Wednesday at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. Advertisement He shot a final round 66 (6-under) to close the tournament at 15-under overall, three shots clear of Ponte Vedra Beach's Phillip Dunham, Arkansas' Willie Gordon and Texas' Luke Colton at 12-under. The victory represents an individual breakthrough for Woods, who entered the tournament ranked No. 604 in the American Junior Golf Association boys rankings. His previous best AJGA finish was tied for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in March. The invitation-only field at Streamsong Resort included Jacksonville Beach's Miles Russell (No. 1 in the latest AJGA rankings) as well as Colton (No. 5) and Alabama's Tyler Watts (No. 7). Woods, who opened the tournament with rounds of 70 (2-under) and 65 (7-under), started the final round tied for second. He once again dominated the opening nine holes, carding five birdies and a lone bogey to move into a solo lead after the turn. Advertisement He then birdied three of his next four holes and coasted into the clubhouse with a three-shot lead after closing the final round with four straight pars. Recent: Charlie Woods rockets into contention at Team TaylorMade Invitiational Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scorecard Charlie Woods tees off No. two during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 1 — Birdie (4) No. 2 — Bogey (5) No. 3 — Par (4) No. 4 — Birdie (4) No. 5 — Par (3) No. 6 — Birdie (3) No. 7 — Birdie (2) No. 8 — Birdie (3) No. 9 — Par (4) No. 10 — Par (4) No. 11 — Birdie (3) No. 12 — Birdie (4) No. 13 — Bogey (5) No. 14 — Birdie (3) No. 15 — Par (3) No. 16 — Par (4) No. 17 — Par (3) No. 18 — Par (5) Final: Out 32, In 66, Total 66 (-6) 3-day total: 70-65-66 — 201 (15-under) Charlie Woods AJGA history Woods is currently ranked No. 604 in the AJGA rankings based on four previous tournaments. His best finish was his most recent AJGA outing: a tied for 25th finish in the prestigious Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in March. In late February, Woods finished tied for 52nd at the Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship. Advertisement In 2024, Woods carded a tied for 28th-place finish at the Adam Scott Junior Championship and a tied for 240th-place finish at the 76th United States Junior Amateur Championship. Charlie Woods golf ranking Woods played on Benjamin's No. 2 and 3 line last fall and finished his sophomore campaign as the No. 11 boys golfer in Florida per iWanamaker. In 2023, Woods was part of Benjamin boys golf's state championship team. What is the Team TaylorMade Invitational? The Team TaylorMade Invitational hosted its first tournament in 2021. The 2022 event was hosted at the Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta and the 2023 event was hosted at The Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens. What is the American Junior Golf Association? Founded in the 1970s, the AJGA is a nonprofit organization that hosts hundreds of elite-level junior golf competitions annually in the United States and abroad for boys and girls golfers. Advertisement It focuses on cultivating a competitive environment for junior golfers with collegiate or professional ambitions while also giving collegiate coaches opportunities to accurately assess potential recruits. Its alumni list touts major champions like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and many more current players on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. 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 wins first AJGA tournament at Team TaylorMade Invitational
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, moves into serious contention at AJGA event for first time
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, moves into serious contention at AJGA event for first time It might be time to break out the "Wednesday Red" in Bowling Green, Florida. Charlie Woods, 16 and a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of Tiger Woods, surged into contention Tuesday at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course. Woods fired 65 (7-under) in the second round to move into a tie for second place at 9-under for the tournament, one shot back of the tournament leader. Woods tied Canada's Luke Smith for the tournament's low second round score. Luke Colton (Frisco, Texas) leads at 10-under after shooting 67 for the second consecutive day. Jacksonville Beach's Miles Russell, who is No. 1 in the AJGA boys rankings, and Port St. Lucie's Jessy Huebner are also a shot back at 9-under. Woods kicked off a birdie barrage on the par-5 No. 12 hole, one of five he'd card in a bogey-free back nine holes (his opening nine after starting on No. 12, which is next to the Black's clubhouse) that vaulted him into the tournament's top five. He overcame a pair of bogeys on the front nine with four more birdies, finishing with nine total for the round, to rocket into second place. The second round followed a first in which Woods produced a wild scorecard, shooting a 2-under 70 that included just three pars alongside one eagle, eight birdies, five bogeys and a triple bogey. Streamsong Black normally plays as a par-73 course for resort guests but was converted to a par of 72 for this tournament. Woods had played in four previous AJGA events with a top finish of T-25. The final round of the tournament will begin at 7:33 a.m. Wednesday with tee times off No. 1 and No. 12. Recent: How did Charlie Woods fare in first round of Team TaylorMade Invitational? Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scoring Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 12 — Birdie (4) No. 13 — Par (4) No. 14 — Birdie (3) No. 15 — Par (3) No. 16 — Birdie (3) No. 17 — Par (3) No. 18 — Birdie (4) No. 1 — Birdie (4) No. 2 — Par (4) No. 3 — Birdie (3) No. 4 — Par (5) No. 5 — Bogey (4) No. 6 — Birdie (3) No. 7 — Bogey (4) No. 8 — Birdie (3) No. 9 — Par (4) No. 10 — Par (4) No. 11 — Birdie (3) Final: Out 31, In 34, Total 65 (-7) Out 31, In 34, Total 65 (-7) 2-day total: 70-65 — 135 (9-under) Charlie Woods AJGA history Woods is currently ranked No. 604 in the AJGA rankings based on four previous tournaments. His best finish was his most recent: tied for 25th in the prestigious Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in March. In late February, Woods finished tied for 52nd at the Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship. In 2024, Woods carded a tied for 28th-place finish at the Adam Scott Junior Championship and a tied for 240th-place finish at the 76th United States Junior Amateur Championship. Charlie Woods golf ranking Woods played on Benjamin's No. 2 and 3 line last fall and finished his sophomore campaign as the No. 11 boys golfer in Florida per iWanamaker. In 2023, Woods was part of Benjamin boys golf's state championship team. What is the Team TaylorMade Invitational? The Team TaylorMade Invitational hosted its first tournament in 2021. The 2022 event was hosted at the Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta and the 2023 event was hosted at The Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
