Charlie Axel Woods (born February 8, 2009) is an American amateur golfer. He is the son of Tiger Woods.
| Charlie Woods | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Charlie Axel Woods |
| Born | February 8, 2009 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
Early and personal life
editWoods was born on February 8, 2009 in Orlando, Florida, the son of golfer Tiger Woods and model Elin Nordegren.[1] He has an older sister named Sam Alexis Woods. Their parents divorced in 2010.[2][3] He has three half-siblings from his mother's relationship with Jordan Cameron.[4]
He attends The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida. He played soccer in his youth and it has been reported that he concentrated on golf during the COVID-19 pandemic when options to compete in team sports were more limited.[5] It has been reported that he has been coached by his father.[6]
Amateur career
editAlongside his father, Tiger Woods, he competed at the 2020 PNC Championship, at 11 years-of-age he became the youngest competitor in the tournament's history.[7] He competed alongside his father again at the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 PNC Championships.[8] In 2020, they tied for fifth; in 2021, they were runners-up; in 2022, they tied for eighth; in 2023, they tied for fifth place;[9] and in 2024, they were again runners-up.[10] In 2023 and 2024, Charlie's sister Sam acted as a caddie for the pair.[11]
His father has acted as his caddie at times during tournaments, such as at the 2023 Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship.[12] At an event in September 2022, Woods posted a low score of 68 in his final round.[13]
In June 2023, he won Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Major Championship, at Village Golf Course, by eight strokes in the 14–15 years-of-age category, in Royal Palm Beach, Florida.[14][15] In September 2023, he won the 14–15 age division of the Last Chance Regional golf tournament including a round of 66.[16] He helped his school win a Florida High School Athletic Association Class A golf championship in November 2023, finishing tied for 26th individually.[17][18][19]
In February 2024, he entered his first pre-qualifying tournament for a PGA Tour event, at the Cognizant Classic.[20][21][22]
In July 2024, Woods qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur after winning the qualifying event shooting 71 to win by one stroke.[23] Woods failed to make the cut at +22, 18 shots behind the cut line.
References
edit- ^ "RIP, Arnold Palmer: Obama, Nicklaus, Woods and others pay tribute to 'The King'". Syracuse.com. September 26, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Dozier, Emily (December 15, 2023). "How old is Charlie Woods? Meet Tiger Woods' teenaged son following in dad's golf footsteps". Sporting News. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ LeCroix, Emy (September 25, 2023). "All About Tiger Woods' Son Charlie Axel Woods". People. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Selleck, Emily (December 19, 2020). "Charlie Woods: 5 Things About Tiger's Son, 11, Who Played His 1st Pro Golf Competition". Hollywood Life. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Coffin, Jay (December 17, 2023). "How good is Charlie Woods? Putting his young junior golf career into perspective". Golf Digest. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Tiger Woods' son Charlie impresses US Open fans with swing and feline look". Marca.com. June 17, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Streeter, Kurt (December 19, 2021). "Charlie Woods Dazzles While Tiger, in Return, Grimaces and Grinds". The New York Times. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, to compete in pre-qualifier for PGA Tour event". The Guardian. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Piastowski, Nick (February 21, 2024). "Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie will try to qualify for PGA Tour event". Golf Magazine. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' Son, Gets Hole-in-One at PNC Championship". ESPN. December 22, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ Casey, Phil (December 16, 2023). "We just suck at putting – Tiger and Charlie Woods struggle in PNC Championship". Independent. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie aiming to qualify for PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches". Sky Sports. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Tiger Woods' son, Charlie Woods, posts career-low round in junior event with his dad as caddie". Sky Sports. November 27, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Milko, Jack (June 5, 2023). "Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, crushes field at junior golf tournament". SBNatio. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Roberts, Andy (June 5, 2023). "Tiger Woods Spotted on Golf Course as Charlie Woods Wins on Junior Tour". Golf Magic. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Weston, Michael (September 25, 2023). "Tiger Woods On The Bag As Son Charlie Shoots 66 In Latest Win". Golf Monthly. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, wins Florida high school golf title". The Guardian. November 16, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Mullin, Eric (February 21, 2024). "Tiger Woods' teenage son, Charlie, could make his PGA Tour debut next week. Here's how". NBC Miami. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Woods' son wins high school state team championship". BBC Sport. November 17, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ O'Brien, Sean (February 21, 2024). "Tiger Woods' son Charlie Woods takes first step towards serious golf career on PGA Tour". TalkSport. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Woods' son, 15, aiming to reach PGA Tour event". BBC Sport. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Woods's son Charlie to play in PGA tournament pre-qualifier". France24.com. February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Charlie Woods wins qualifier, will compete at U.S. Junior Amateur Championship". Golfweek. June 19, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.