Charlie Woods will always be compared to his dad, Tiger Woods. The 15-year-old watched his father dominate the golf world while growing up. The elder Woods has won 15 major championships and over 100 PGA Tour events. Charlie is starting to make his own mark on the gold world. For the fifth straight year, the father-son duo is competing in the PNC Championship. They have been the runner-ups but never won. They went into Sunday with the lead thanks to a 13-under performance on Saturday in the scramble format. Their lead grew on the fourth hole when Charlie hit his first hole-in-one of his career.
Charlie Woods Hits Hole-In-One, Celebrates With Tiger Woods
The reaction from Charlie Woods is priceless. He didn’t realize what was happening at the moment. The crowd certainly did. The ball landed around ten feet from the pin, took two bounces, and rolled in. It took him a good 30 seconds to figure out what was happening. The crowd and announcers went wild, and Tiger Woods realized it before his son. The celebration involved a huge hug between the two and was one of the best moments we’ve seen in sports recently.
This is the first tournament Woods has played in since returning from injury. His days of winning major championships might be over, but he may still have a win or two left in him, especially if he can team up with his son. The legendary golfer might also switch to more of a coaching role as his son starts to compete in more tournaments.
Early Career
Charlie Woods has had a strong start to the year. He shot a 1-under 71 in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship qualifier which earned him a spot in the player field in July at Oakland Hills Country Club’s North. The tournament itself didn’t go well. He missed the cut after he sat at 10-over after two rounds. Weekends like this show his potential.
On the hole-in-one, Charlie’s swing is smooth and compact. It is clear he has taken some pointers from his father. Even in a scramble format, being able to make these types of shots in big tournaments in impressive. For those who were able to watch Tiger in his prime, it feels eerily similar. Tiger was able to hit shots in the biggest moments. When it looked like someone was challenging him, he would make a clutch shot to shut the door.
Final Thoughts
Charlie Woods is in an impossible situation. Following a legend is never easy. However, hitting his first career ace in the PNC Tournament is a great way to start. He seems unfazed by the pressure, and his career will be fun to watch going forward.
