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“What’s Next for Charlie Woods? Social Media Spirals After

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“What’s Next for Charlie Woods? Social Media Spirals After Alarming Golf Setback”

Charlie Woods has been making headlines for the last few days, after missing a cut at one of the prestigious junior tournaments.

Every time he plays, he’s under the public’s watchful eye, and the expectations week after week are really high.

How to deal with such pressure?

Being a 16-year-old boy implies a lack of experience and weaker coping mechanisms, but most believe that Tiger Woods can be the one to guide him on the right path.

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The 16-year-old has had some lackluster games this year, but also some superior ones, with it being difficult to predict how much potential Charlie really has.

After a recent setback in a junior tournament, the public reacted with mixed feelings about the young golfer’s future.

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Social media is full of comments about Charlie Woods, and one golf fan reminded everyone that the most important thing for Charlie is simply to enjoy playing the game.

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“If he makes it or not it’s ok. It’s great to see him playing a game he loves. And something him and his dad can do for a long time to come. Best game in the world..“- one of the fans wrote.

One of the fans was also a voice of reason, saying that it’s hard to deal with the pressure when you have a father who is a golf icon.

“He’s gotten better, but as most kids that have a father who was the greatest of all time….gonna be a tough road..”- he wrote.

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Some reminded of athletes from history who had parents who dominated in a certain sport.

Tiger has set the bar so high that few can even come close.

“He is going to be a okay golfer. usually kids wants to be like their parent and they are never good as their parent.  he has to much pressure on him..”

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There are those who believe that a 16-year-old does not have the quality needed to be nearly as dominant as his father.

“Maybe he just isn’t that good yet but you guys are acting like he’s about to win a major..”- one of the fans wrote.

Either way, time will tell.

It seems unnecessary to create pressure on a boy who has yet to show his qualities

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“Should We Even Be Surprised? Woods Steals the Spotlight from

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“Should We Even Be Surprised? Woods Steals the Spotlight from Rory McIlroy and Others with Flawless Happy Gilmore-Style Drive”

If any golfer could produce the perfect Happy Gilmore swing, you’d put good money on it being Tiger Woods.

The sequel to the 1996 Adam Sandler sports comedy is finally on our screens, after Netflix released the long-awaited Happy Gilmore 2 on Friday.

With Sandler reprising his role as the titular unprofessional hockey player-turned-golf star, fans will once again get to enjoy all of his antics that made the first film an all-time classic.

This includes the iconic ‘Happy Gilmore’ swing, which has since become a shot many have set their sights on mastering.

The famous drive consists of a run-up to the tee, before hammering the ball as hard as possible.

It is a shot that plenty have tried and failed to recreate, including some of golf’s biggest stars.

Plenty, but not sporting great Woods, who had no such trouble when he lined up a ridiculous effort back in 2021.

In a special challenge put together by TaylorMade to mark the film’s 25th anniversary, some of the golf’s biggest names were tasked with attempting the ‘Happy Gilmore’ swing.

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This included Woods, who was joined by fellow PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Collin Morikawa, Matthew Wolf and Tommy Fleetwood.

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“Controversy Ignites As Kai Trump Called ‘DEI Golfer’ Following

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“Controversy Ignites As Kai Trump Called ‘DEI Golfer’ Following Entry into Prestigious Event with Charlie Woods”

Donald Trump’s granddaughter Kai has been accused of being a ‘DEI golfer’, after she’s set to take on Tiger Wood’s son.

The president is a keen golfer, having opened his own course – Trump International Golf Club – in 2012.

The club is set in Palm Beach, Florida, and is set to have cost $45 million to construct.

And it seems Trump’s love for golf has been passed down two generations, as his granddaughter Kai is also keen on the sport.

The 17-year-old recently committed to play women’s golf at the University of Miami, and already runs a highly successful YouTube channel with over a million subscribers, documenting her journey.

It was announced earlier this week that Kai is set to take on Tiger Woods’ son Charlie Woods, in a tournament for the nation’s top junior golfers.

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Tiger Woods is a close family friend of the Trumps, as the two could be seen playing a round of golf together just before the president’s inauguration in January.

Kai and Charlie will be among 60 expected competitors in the invite-only competition.

But many people on social media are accusing the 17-year-old of being a ‘DEI golfer’.

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DEI (diversity, equality, and inclusion) programs were introduced by the Biden Administration, to create fairer opportunities for marginalised communities within America.

However, Trump previously described it as an ‘illegal and immoral discrimination program’, which is a ‘public waste’.

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After being sworn into office in January, the president has promised to defund DEI programs.

Kai Trump was brought into the conversation, as one person online said: “She’s a DEI golfer.”

Another agreed, adding: “Kai Trump is definitely DEI, she’s only there because of his name.”

A third wrote: “DEI picked to be alongside an actual earned position.”

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But others in the comments defended the influencer, writing: “Someone has absolutely no idea what DEI is.”

Another said: “Awesome! Both of these young adults are great talented golfers.”

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Other people described Kai as a ‘nepo baby’, accusing her of only competing in the tournament because of her last name.

One said: “I guess Nepo Golfers is a thing now.”

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Another agreed, adding: “Grandpa owns the fields.”

Kai made herself known during Trump’s election campaign, and even gave a speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

“I’m speaking today to share the side of my grandpa that people don’t often see,” she said.

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Bold Prediction Sends Shockwaves Through Golf World As Tiger

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Bold Prediction Sends Shockwaves Through Golf World As Tiger Woods’ Former Coach Breaks Silence on Charlie Woods

Charlie Woods made headlines a few days ago for his not-so-great performance at one of the junior tournaments. However, the 16-year-old does not stop to attract media attention, no matter how dominant he is or not.

From the earliest days, the media looked for similarities between Charlie and Tiger, although it was too early to make any judgments. It seems that it is still too early to draw a parallel between the icon of golf and his son, who has yet to start treading paths filled with thorns.

Hank Haney reacts: That’s a great golf swing

Hank Haney, Tiger Woods’ ex coach, is a person who knows Tiger like few others, and that gave him the right to share his opinion about Tiger’s son.

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The two spent five years together, getting to know each other’s souls.

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In his tweet, Haney had words of praise for Charlie’s swing, writing: “That’s a great golf swing”, while sharing a video of the young golfer.

Words like these can be a strong motive for a boy who is under constant pressure and public expectations.

Charlie is aware that he will have a much tougher job, as his father’s dominance gives fans the right to expect his dominance in the future.

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Tiger Woods has emphasized several times that there is no need to put pressure on a boy who has yet to prove himself, admitting that it doesn’t matter to him whether Charlie follows his path or has other passions.

It seems the 16-year-old has the same hunger for golf as his father, and having such an important mentor on his path to stardom could be a double-edged sword.

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Tiger is currently recovering from surgery a few months ago, with his return date still a mystery.

The future of golf looks interesting, and there’s no doubt we’ll be keeping a close eye on the young golfer.

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Tiger Woods’ Look Alike daughter set to compete in a

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Tiger Woods’ Look Alike daughter set to compete in a Florida track and field meet for Benjamin High School.

Sam Alexis Woods, daughter of golf legend Tiger Woods, has qualified for four events at the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A State Track & Field Meet.

The meet will be held Saturday, May 10, in Jacksonville at the University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium.

Sam Woods, a senior, will compete for the Benjamin School in the 100 and 400 hurdles, as well as a possible participation in the girls 4×400 and 4×800 relays. She is seeded 13th and 18th, respectively, in her two hurdles events. One of the team relays is seeded 4th

The Benjamin Buccaneers have a good chance at the girls 1A team title. Besides Sam Woods, 17 other Benjamin girls qualified for state: Phoebe Apple, Andrea Arendts, Ella Bailey, Sofia Balistreri, Ava Bevevino, Maxine Dalton, Isabelle Downey, Jaida Fleuridor, Samantha Hill, Kate Hilzenrath, Leah Klein, Maddie Lemanski, Emma Lewis, Akari Marshall, Kamori Reddick, Ella Travers and Kayla Travers.

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Other Palm Beach County schools represented at the 1A girls state track meet: Boca Raton Christian, Jupiter Christian, Oxbridge Academy, Pahokee and St. John Paul II Academy.

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She was a member of Benjamin’s state championship soccer team in March — with Tiger Woods and mom Elin Nordegren in the stands cheering her and her teammates on to victory.

And here is a fun fact: Sam Woods’ state track appearance will be exactly 12 years in time and 9 miles in distance from the second round of the 2013 Players Championship, Tiger Woods’ second Players victory.

Tiger Woods and his ex-wife, former model Elin Nordegren, have publicly cheered for their daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, at her various sport events for the Benjamin School in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Along with Sam and Charlie Woods, Kai Madison Trump, daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and ex-wife Vanessa Trump, also attends the Benjamin School.

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In March, news reports surfaced that Tiger Woods is dating Vanessa Trump, and 10 days later, the pair had a “hard launch” of their relationship by going “Instagram official.”

Where do Sam Woods and Charlie Woods, the kids of Tiger Woods, go to school?

Sam Alexis Woods was born June 18, 2007, to golf legend Tiger Woods and former model Elin Nordegren. She’s a senior at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach County, Florida.

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In news interviews, she’s mentioned avoiding a professional career in golf because as a child, the tournaments meant long absences away from her father. Her choice sport has been soccer and she plays on The Benjamin School’s girls’ soccer team.

Her brother, Charlie Axel Woods, also attends and plays golf at the Benjamin School. Born Feb. 8, 2009, in Florida, Charlie Woods helped his varsity golf team win a state title when he was a freshman.

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Tiger Woods Hits Stunning New Low as Justin Leonard Surpasses

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Tiger Woods Hits Stunning New Low as Justin Leonard Surpasses the Legendary Champion in Unexpected Twist

For the first time in nearly three decades, Tiger Woods has been surpassed in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) by a familiar name in Justin Leonard, as the 15-time major winner slips below the Top 1500.

This quiet but telling moment arrives as Woods continues to battle physical setbacks and limited tournament appearances, further clouding the outlook of a once-promising comeback as the retirement question continues to loom large.

He now sits at a career-low 1,551st in the OWGR-an unimaginable position for the man who once held the top spot for a record 683 weeks, including a stretch of 281 consecutive weeks.

Meanwhile Leonard‘s performance comes off the back of his T59 at the British Open, where he made his first cut in a major since 2014 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland and fired rounds of 70-74-70-73 to finish tied for 59th at 2-over par.

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“To come over at my experience, and age, and make the cut is pretty special,” Leonard said after the event. “Sometimes you can almost throw the yardage book out the window.”

The 53-year-old’s resurgence sparked an enormous leap in the rankings, climbing from 4,689th to 1,436th, and earning him $41,550 in prize money. It also broke a 28-year trend in which he had trailed Tiger in the world standings.

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Leonard‘s return to relevance is a reminder of his once-formidable standing in the game. Back in 1997, he captured the Open Championship at Royal Troon with a brilliant final-round 65, claiming victory by three strokes over Darren Clarke and Jesper Parnevik.

That Sunday, he recorded six birdies on the front nine alone during his final round, asserting his name among golf’s elite. Now, decades later, his strong play at Portrush marks a full-circle moment.

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Meanwhile Woods continues to confront his fitness limitations. Since his emotional win at the 2019 Masters, he has struggled to remain competitive, often withdrawing from events due to physical discomfort.

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Meanwhile Woods continues to confront his fitness limitations. Since his emotional win at the 2019 Masters, he has struggled to remain competitive, often withdrawing from events due to physical discomfort.

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The current torchbearer of dominance in men’s golf, Scottie Scheffler, continues to draw inevitable comparisons to Woods. However, Scheffler downplayed such talk after his latest win at Royal Portrush:

“I think these comparisons are a bit exaggerated,” Scheffler said. “Tiger has won 15 majors, I’m stuck at four.

“I’ve only come a quarter of the way there. He was an inspiration to me, a special talent.

“But he’s unique.”

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Tiger Woods: Charlie Woods Shines in Prestigious Dallas Amid

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Tiger Woods: Charlie Woods Shines in Prestigious Dallas Amid Tournament with Proud Dad Tiger Watching

Tiger, for the most part, stood in the thick of the crowd, leaning against a tree or taking a knee when there was a lull in the action.

DALLAS — The few dozen fans, parents and coaches huddled under shade trees and congregated on the patio outside Brook Hollow Golf Club on Monday afternoon, the first day of the U.S. Junior Amateur in Dallas.

Can you blame them? It wasn’t quite 100 degrees, but felt like it, and the gusty south winds were like a furnace fan, blowing down Brook Hollow’s sloped fairways toward the clubhouse.

All it took was a 16-year-old walking to the practice green to liven things up.

Charlie Woods’ arrival for his 2:03 p.m. tee time got the crowd venturing into the sun near the 10th tee, his first hole of the day. And if someone didn’t know it was that Woods labeled on the back of his caddie’s vest, they found out by the time Charlie stepped to the tee.

Down to his left, among the gallery of around 100, was a 15-time major winner who looked the part, donning a blue and white striped shirt and blue golf pants.

It’s hard to hide when you’re Tiger Woods.

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But aside from being Tiger, he wasn’t much different than the other parents and supporters Monday at the biggest junior golf tournament in the world. He walked alongside Charlie’s threesome and looked fine doing it, with no apparent hobble or limp from the Achilles surgery he underwent in March. And even with Charlie’s group gathering the biggest gallery — and one of the few, if any, that required the USGA staff to deploy ropes to keep crowds at a distance — Tiger wasn’t hounded by fans.

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“Is that him?” the occasional fan would whisper, and then snap a quick picture.

But Tiger, for the most part, stood in the thick of the crowd, leaning against a tree or taking a knee when there was a lull in the action.

It wasn’t the best day for Charlie, who struggled to an eight-over 43 on his front nine and finished 11-over for the day. Wayward shots off the tee got him off track early in the round, but he steadied things a bit down the stretch, and nearly holed out for eagle on his final hole.

But only a handful of golfers put together a solid round at a windy Brook Hollow, which was one of two courses hosting stroke play rounds Monday (Trinity Forest being the other). Of the 28 players under par in the tournament Monday, only four of them played at Brook Hollow.

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One of Woods’ playing partners, Vanderbilt signee Michael Riebe, explained how difficult the conditions could be, even when playing well.

“It was a battle all day,” said Riebe, who battled to one-over to position himself within the projected cut line heading to Trinity Forest.

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Riebe was two-over after nine, then slipped to three-over after a bogey on No. 2 (his 11th hole). But he took advantage of the Par 5 fifth, hitting his second shot to the far left side of the green and making a long putt for eagle. On his final hole, No. 9, Riebe missed the fairway and missed the green left, but got up and down for par.

“It was just really hard to be decisive (at Brook Hollow),” Riebe said. “You really have to commit to a certain line and a club, because the wind switches all the time. And with the wind blowing so much, it really challenges your focus. The heat — everything about it was hard.”

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Shock Exit, Charlie Woods Stunned in Early Departure from

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Shock Exit, Charlie Woods Stunned in Early Departure from U.S. Junior Amateur Championship

The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods shot rounds of 81 and 74 for a 14-over 155 during stroke play on Monday and Tuesday. Match play began on Wednesday morning.

Charlie Woods did not qualify to move on to the match play rounds at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in Dallas

The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods shot rounds of 81 and 74 for a 14-over 155 during stroke play on Monday and Tuesday. Match play began on Wednesday morning.

The tournament began with 264 players taking part in stroke play at Trinity Forest Golf Club and Brook Hollow Golf Club. The field was narrowed to the top 64 for match play.

One of those advancing was Cameron Kuchar, the son of PGA Tour pro Matt Kuchar. He finished the two-day stroke play at 3-over par 144, which was the cut line.

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Kuchar is a rising high school senior in Florida who has committed to play at TCU. He was competing against Kailer Stone of Alameda, Calif., in match play on Wednesday. Stone, 17, finished stroke play T13 at 1-under.

The younger Woods is a rising high school junior.

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His first round at Brook Hollow was marred by four double bogeys and five bogeys with just two birdies to offset them. In his second round at Trinity Forest, he played the front nine at even par with three birdies and bogeys but lost three strokes on the back nine with two double bogeys and three bogeys with two birdies

Tiger Woods was in Dallas to watch his son play.

Charlie Woods will have other chances to play in the U.S. Junior Amateur, seeking to join an impressive list of winners who went on to become majors champions. That list includes Johnny Miller (1964), David Duval (1989), Tiger Woods (1991-93), Brian Harman (2003), Jordan Spieth (2009, 2011) and Scottie Scheffler (2013).

Tiger Woods was 15 when he won his first Junior Amateur.

The younger Woods missed the cut last year at the tournament at Oakland Hills in Michigan.

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“All Eyes on Charlie Woods as Fans Try to Make Sense of His

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“All Eyes on Charlie Woods as Fans Try to Make Sense of His U.S. Junior Amateur Struggles”

Nearly two months ago, Charlie Woods was on top of the golf world. Unfortunately, he learned the hard way that it’s hard to stay on top.

In late May, the son of Tiger Woods won the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Bowling Green, Florida. He shot a 66 in the final round to win this AJGA tournament by three strokes. Despite picking up the biggest win of his career at 16 years old, he showed tremendous maturity during his media availability.

“Being able to say to myself that I won an absolutely amazing event and to say I performed under some high pressure situations is just huge going forward,” Woods said.

Hopefully, Woods’ maturity helps him bounce back from this Tuesday’s letdown.

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Woods started off the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship with an 11-over 81 in the opening round. He knew he’d have to be much better this Tuesday at Trinity Forest Golf Club.

Technically, Woods was much better in the second round. The talented golfer shot a three-over 74. However, that wasn’t good enough for him to make the cut in Dallas.

Unsurprisingly, golf fans had a lot to say about Woods missing the cut at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship for a second straight time.

“Ouch,” one fan said. “Tiger probably isn’t happy.”

“Ouch,” one fan said. “Tiger probably isn’t happy.”

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“How do we know he will bounce back? Can’t he just be a solid college golfer,” a second fan commented.

“Missed cut by 10 strokes… stay in school and get a good education,” another fan wrote on X.

The good news is there’s plenty of time for Woods to learn from his mistakes.

Do you still believe in Charlie Woods?

first appeared on The Spun on Jul 23, 2025

This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Victory Shakes the Field” Charlie Woods Skyrockets & Soars Up

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Victory Shakes the Field” Charlie Woods Skyrockets & Soars Up Junior Golf Rankings After Stunning Victory Surfaced

Tiger Woods has been quiet on the golf course recently as he recovers from his latest surgery.

But Charlie Woods is making more noise than ever.

The son of the 15-time major champion captured his first American Junior Golf Association victory last week. And the big win didn’t just earn him plaudits, it resulted in a massive jump up the junior golf rankings.

Heading into the Team TaylorMade Invitational tournament at Florida’s Streamsong Resort, Woods had never won an AJGA event. He started this one slow and steady with a 70 in the first of three rounds.

But then the younger Woods went off. He followed a second-round 65 with a final-round 66 to finish at 15 under, good enough for a three-shot victory.

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Charlie Woods’ golf ranking leap

Knowing who Charlie’s father is, you might not be surprised to hear that the younger Woods won a junior golf event. But with a little context, the magnitude of his win comes into focus.

Not only was Woods previously winless in AJGA events but he also began the Team TaylorMade event ranked No. 609 in the AJGA Boys Rankings, according to the Palm Beach Post.

Making matters more difficult was that the fact that he was competing against 70 other top juniors at the event, including the players ranked No. 1, No. 5 and No. 7.

But Charlie beat them all. As a result, his ranking skyrocketed. In the latest release this week. Woods leapt 595 places all the way to No. 14 in the AJGA Boys Rankings.

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The last time we saw Charlie tee it up with Tiger in competition was at December’s PNC Championship. The father-son duo has played the event for several years now, but the 2024 event saw their best finish yet.

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Charlie and Tiger teamed up to shoot a 59 on Saturday. In Sunday’s final round, Charlie made his first hole-in-one, and eventually Team Woods finished knotted at the top of the leaderboard with Bernhard and Jason Langer. The Woods men lost in a playoff, but both players were buoyed by the results.

For Tiger, it was his first appearance in what was expected to be a return to pro golf in 2025. But Woods suffered another injury and has not made a start this season.

Because he’s played so little over the past few years, Woods has plummeted down the Official World Golf Ranking. He holds the record for most weeks ranked No. 1, but he’s fallen all the way down to No. 1,460 in the latest ranking

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