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Independent Singapore
3 days ago
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- 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
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Santa Rosa Beach hosts first AJGA tournament
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – With talk of a potential PGA event coming to the panhandle, Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club hosted an American Junior Golf Association tournament attracting young golfers from around the world. The Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club welcomed the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) by hosting a three-day open tournament that drew top junior golf talent from around the world. The AJGA, based in Braselton, Georgia, is recognized for organizing some of the most prestigious junior golf events in the United States. The organization provides a platform for young athletes to earn status, which can lead to participation in more rigorous matches and increased visibility among college recruiters. Among the standout athletes was South Walton rising sophomore Neely Kight, who tied for second place. 'My short game was pretty good today, except for a few three-putts,' Kight said. 'My drives were strong, but my irons were a little off, so I had to get up and down more than usual. Since the tournament was local, I was able to get in some extra practice rounds, which definitely helped. I love this course, it's beautiful out here.' As it was the first year the golf club had hosted an AJGA tournament, the groundskeepers paid special attention to detail to ensure the course was in pristine condition with hopes of being selected to host again. 'The biggest thing about this golf course hosting the event is supporting junior golf, not just with our members, but across the sport,' a staff member said. 'We renovated the entire course in 2021, so we wanted players and families to experience it and give feedback.' The effort was noticed and appreciated by both players and their families. 'The juniors love it out here,' said Mary Caines the tournament director. 'I've received so many compliments from parents and players, they say it's one of their favorite courses. The atmosphere is really special.' Krishny Elwin, a rising junior from Puerto Rico who resides in Orlando, claimed first place in the girls division and credited the course for complementing her style of play. 'Playing on this course felt like it was built for me,' Elwin said. 'It's definitely challenging, if you don't hit it straight, you're in trouble. But it was in perfect condition, and I played really well.' The event was viewed as a major success and is expected to bolster Santa Rosa Beach's position as a premier venue for future junior golf competitions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
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- Free Malaysia Today
Tiger's son Charlie Woods captures first junior crown
Charlie Woods (left) and his father Tiger Woods tee off at the second hole during a practice round of the 2024 US Open. (EPA Images pic) FLORIDA : Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, won his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title on Wednesday, taking a three-stroke victory in Florida. The younger Woods fired a six-under par 66 final round to capture the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort Black course, finishing on 15-under 201. It was the first victory in five AJGA starts for Charlie Woods, who fired eight birdies and two bogeys in the final round but closed with four consecutive pars to seal the triumph in the top US junior series. A field of 71 included four of the nation's five top-ranked juniors and 60 of the top 100. Woods was 606th in AJGA rankings but is expected to leap into the top 15 after the win. Charlie Woods would be able to have talks with college coaches next month even though he wouldn't be joining university teams before 2027 if then. Woods was playing on a sponsor invitation in the event but will be exempt for AJGA invitationals the rest of this season. Woods, who has won other age-group events, failed in an attempt to qualify for the US Open earlier this month.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Charlie Woods shocks golf world with astonishing first ever win
Charlie Woods has secured his maiden AJGA win after a remarkable performance from the teenage son of golf legend Tiger Woods. The 16-year-old triumphed at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Florida after a six-under-par final round at Streamsong Resort. He beat some of the finest prospects in golf, including four of the top five players in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings. Woods Jr. is ranked No 606 and this was just his fifth AJGA event. His previous best finish was a tie for 25th. But he finished three shots clear at the top of the leaderboard in Florida to join the winners' circle - and reach a major milestone as he bids to follow in the footsteps of his father. Woods Jr ended on 15-under-par - three clear of three players on 12-under-par -after overcoming a chaotic start to the tournament in Bowling Green. Welcome to the winners circle, Charlie. #TeamTaylorMadeInv — AJGA (@AJGAGolf) May 28, 2025 During a remarkable opening round, the teenager hit eight birdies and an eagle but somehow carded a two-under-par 70 after also shooting five bogeys and a triple bogey. There was far less turbulence in rounds two and three, however, when Woods Jr. hit a combined 17 birdies and just four bogeys. Earlier this month, Charlie fell at the first hurdle in his bid to qualify for next month's US Open. But this win represents a huge step for the teenager, whose father has won 15 major championships during an astonishing career. Charlie and Tiger Woods have played together in several tournaments over recent years. But Tiger, who recently went public with his relationship with Vanessa Trump, is currently recovering from surgery on a ruptured Achilles.
New York Times
6 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Tiger Woods' son Charlie shoots 66 to win his first American Junior Golf tournament
Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods, won a prestigious junior golf tournament Wednesday, shooting 15-under over three rounds to capture the American Junior Golf Association's Team Taylormade Invitational Title at Streamsong Black in Florida. With scores of 70-65-66, Woods' victory at the top-level junior event marks his best accomplishment in amateur golf thus far. Advertisement Woods, ranked No. 606 on the AJGA's Rolex Junior Golf rankings, was the second-lowest ranked player in the field of 72. He beat the No. 1 junior in the country, 16-year-old Miles Russell, by six shots. The tournament also included top college recruits from across the country, including a majority of players coming from the 2025 and 2026 graduating classes. Starting on June 15, Woods, a high school sophomore, can begin communicating with college coaches per the NCAA Division I recruiting guidelines for golf. A post shared by American Jr Golf Association (@ajgagolf) The AJGA is the top tour for junior golfers in the U.S., and Woods' previous best result was a T25 finish at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley. Woods also attempted to qualify for the U.S. Open this spring, shooting 75 in his local-stage qualifier, missing by seven shots. It was a significant improvement, however, from his attempt last season, in which he shot a 9-over-par 81. In 2024, Woods qualified for but missed the cut at the U.S. Junior Amateur, an event that his father won three years in a row, making history. Since 2020, the father-son Woods duo has competed together in the PGA Tour's parent-child event, the PNC Championship. As a pair, they have placed runner-up twice, in 2021 and 2024. Woods made his first hole-in-one at last year's event, with his sister, Sam, on the bag.
