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 |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
Early and personal life
editWoods was born on February 8, 2009, the son of golfer Tiger Woods and model Elin Nordegren. He has an older sister named Sam Alexis Woods. Their parents divorced in 2010.[1][2] He has a half-brother born in 2019 from his mother's relationship with Jordan Cameron.[3]
He attends The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida. He was a keen soccer player 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.[4] It has been reported that he has been coached by his father.[5]
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.[6] He competed alongside his father again at the 2021, 2022 and 2023 PNC Championships.[7] In 2020, they tied for fifth; in 2021, they were runners-up; in 2022, they tied for eighth; and in 2023, they tied for fifth place.[8] In 2023, Charlie's sister Sam acted as caddy for the pair.[9]
His father has acted as his caddy at times during tournaments, such as at the 2023 Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship.[10] At an event in September 2022, Woods posted a low score of 68 in his final round.[11]
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.[12][13] In September 2023, he won the 14–15 age division of the Last Chance Regional golf tournament including a round of 66.[14] He helped his school win a Florida High School Athletic Association Class A golf championship in November 2023, finishing tied for 26th individually.[15][16][17]
In February 2024, he entered his first pre-qualifying tournament for a PGA Tour event, at the Cognizant Classic.[18][19][20]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.