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Newsweek
2 days ago
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Tiger Woods' Son, Charlie, Earns Spot in US Jr Amateur in Dramatic Fashion
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Charlie Woods has just taken another important step in his career by qualifying for the US Junior Amateur Championship, which will be played at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas, from July 21-26. Tiger Woods' son secured the fifth and final spot awarded at the Eagle Trace Golf Club qualifier in Coral Springs, Florida. The competition remained tense until the final minute, as Charlie finished tied for fifth with two other players and had to compete for qualification in a playoff. Charlie started the round by consecutively parring the first six holes. He closed the front nine with a bogey-birdie-bogey streak to make the turn at 1-over. He fared much better on the back nine, making three birdies and no bogeys until the 17th hole, which had him securing his spot. However he bogeyed the 18th and was forced to finish the job in sudden death. The 16-year-old, who just finished his sophomore year at the Benjamin School, delivered when it mattered most, defeating Oscar Crowe and Matthew Marigliano to qualify for his second consecutive U.S. Junior Amateur. Charlie Woods of the United States plays a bunker shot on the 17th hole on day one of the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on the North Course at Oakland Hills Country Club on July... Charlie Woods of the United States plays a bunker shot on the 17th hole on day one of the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on the North Course at Oakland Hills Country Club on July 22, 2024 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. MoreA year ago, Charlie missed the cut at Oakland Hills after carding horrible rounds of 82 and 80. Arth Sinha won the Eagle Trace qualifier with a score of 5-under. The other three qualifiers were Lucas Gimenez, Sohan Patel, and Wylie Inman. Crowe and Marigliano advance as alternates. Charlie is in the midst of a good season, as he won his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament, the TaylorMade Junior Invitational. He also finished tied for 25th at the prestigious Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and made the cut at the Florida State Amateur, where he finished tied for 66th. As reported by X user Jacob Sammons, Tiger Woods was at Eagle Trace to witness his son's performance. Tiger watching Charlie tee off on #9 today — Jacob Sammons (@JacobSammons90) June 19, 2025 Tiger knows very well the relevance that the US Junior Amateur Championship can have in any golfer's career. He won the event three consecutive times, 1991, 1992, and 1993, becoming the first and only player to achieve that feat. At just 15 years old, Woods captured his first title at Bay Hill, showcasing his precocious talent. He followed it up with wins at Wakonda Club and Waverley Country Club, cementing his status as the most dominant junior golfer of his era. More Golf: Rory McIlroy Dishes on PGA Tour Signature Events' Biggest Problem
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Tiger Woods' Son, Charlie, Falls Apart at Florida Amateur Championship
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Charlie Woods could not capitalize on his momentum after winning his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament. He plummeted down the leaderboard over the weekend to finish second to last in the 108th Florida State Amateur Championship. Tiger Woods' son started the event well but struggled over the weekend. The 16-year-old, who just finished his sophomore year of high school, had a terrible final round, shooting an 83. His Sunday card included three birdies, three bogeys, four double bogeys, and one triple bogey. Woods' performance worsened throughout the event. With Tiger Woods watching on site Thursday, he carded rounds of 74 and 72 in the first two rounds to comfortably make the cut. However, he then carded a third-round 77, dropping him significantly on the leaderboard. He completely collapsed in the final round. Charlie finished tied for 66th place with a score 18-over par, 25 strokes behind the leader. Charlie Woods watches a shot on the first hole during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Charlie Woods watches a shot on the first hole during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Princeton University sophomore Reed Greyserman, brother of PGA Tour pro Max Greyserman, won the Florida State Amateur Championship. Reed finished tied with recent high school graduate Arth Sinha at 7-under and then defeated him in a one-hole playoff. Charlie Woods arrived at this event two weeks after his first AJGA victory at the TaylorMade Junior Invitational. There, he outlasted most of the nation's top-ranked juniors, including AJGA Nos. 1 and 4, Miles Russell and Luke Colton, respectively. This extraordinary result moved Woods up to 14th in the national junior rankings, despite having only four counting events on his resume. "Being able to say to myself that I won an absolutely amazing event and to say I preformed under some high pressure situations is just huge going forward," Charlie said after his win. "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." Greyserman Grinds to Glory 🏆 Congratulations to our 108th Amateur Champion, Reed Greyserman! To read more, visit — Florida State Golf Association (@fsga) June 8, 2025 Last March, Charlie had another strong finish, tying for 25th place at the prestigious Junior Invitational at Sage Valley. While there is no confirmed information about Charlie's upcoming events, he is likely aiming for the US Junior Amateur Championship, to be played at the Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas, from July 21 to 26. Tiger Woods's son is not qualified for this event, so he must compete for a spot in the field in one of the qualifying tournaments held before June 30. According to Amateur Golf, 28 qualifying events remain, including two in Florida, which is Woods' home state. The Florida qualifiers will take place at the Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs on June 16 and at the Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club in Sarasota on June 24. Charlie missed the cut at the 2024 Junior Amateur, shooting rounds of 82 and 80. More Golf: Lefty Ready for Final US Open amid Catching Fire at LIV Golf Virginia
