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USA Today
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Charlie Woods signs up for golf tournament where dad Tiger Woods won twice before
Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods and former model Elin Nordegren, will graduate class of 2027 in Florida. Like his father, Charlie Woods is making headlines for playing golf. So much so that fans are wondering when he'll play next. Tiger Woods' son − and his famous classmate − recently competed in one of South Florida's top junior golf tournaments. On June 24, Charlie Woods and Kai Trump, the eldest grandchild of President Donald Trump, played the second and final round of the 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship at Tequesta Country Club. Named after golf's most decorated major champion, the Nicklaus Junior is an annual tournament organized by the South Florida PGA and the Palm Beach County Golf Association. The two-day competition was split between the Bear's Club in Jupiter and the Tequesta Country Club. Previous winners include Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger. How did Charlie Woods, son of the GOAT (greatest of all time) in golf, fare in the tournament? When does he play golf next, and what is his current ranking as one of the most famous students at the Benjamin School in Florida? Keep reading. When does Charlie Woods play in next golf tournament? Where will son of Tiger Woods play golf in July 2025? Charlie Woods will compete in the American Junior Golf Association Junior Players Championship on Aug. 28-31 at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He registered with the AJGA for the tournament on July 9. The Junior Players will be contested for the 19th time at the home course of The Players, the PGA Tour's marquee event. Charlie Woods, the son of 2001 and 2013 Players champion Tiger Woods, registered for the tournament ahead of the July 15 deadline. Invitations formally went out on July 8. Woods became eligible for the AJGA invitational on May 28 when he won his first AJGA title at the Team Taylor Made Invitational at the Streamsong Resort, vaulting 585 spots on the AJGA Rolex Rankings from 609th to 14th. The tournament has been a Labor Day Weekend tradition on Florida's First Coast since 2007. As of July 11, Charlie Woods ranks 18th in the current AJGA rankings. When does Kai Trump play in next golf tournament? Where will Kai Trump play golf in July 2025? Kai Trump will play a Srixon Medalist Tour event at Lost City Golf Club on July 16-17, 2025. The tournament at Lost City Golf Club, 301 Orange Tree Drive, Atlantis, Florida, has a double tee start at 8 a.m. ET Wednesday and Thursday, July 16 and 17, 2025, with an entry fee of $130. It's open to participants ages 11 to 18. Deadline to enter? 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday, July 10, 2025. The match can have 84 players. Spectator carts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for $25, according to the South Florida PGA Junior Tour site. How did Charlie Woods, Kai Trump fare in final round of 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship? Charlie Woods shot 69 (2-under) to finish the tournament even-par and sixth place in a field of 122 golfers. He finished four shots back of Port St. Lucie's Jeremy Hsu, who won the tournament at 4-under. Trump shot 74 (3-over) to finish the tournament 17-over and tied for 19th in a field of 32 golfers. Jupiter's Reese McMillan defeated Lake Worth's Bella Simões in a playoff to win the girls competition at 2-over for the tournament. Woods, who entered the day tied for 12th and four shots back of the leaders, rallied on the front nine, carding an eagle on the par-4 No. 2 and pulling within a shot of the lead with eight holes to play. He double bogeyed the par-5 No. 12 to drop off the lead pace. Trump, who entered the final round tied for 28th after shooting an 86 on Monday at the Bear's Club, enjoyed a much better day at the Tequesta Country Club. She played the front nine at 1-under, which was the best front nine of any girls playing in the final round. Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump: Kai Trump, Sam and Charlie Woods are classmates in Florida Where does Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, go to school in Florida? Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' son, attends and plays golf at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He helped their varsity golf team win a state title when he was a freshman. He's not the only famous student from the Benjamin School. His older sister Sam Woods also attended the Benjamin School and graduated in May. A gifted athlete herself, she played soccer and ran track. She has plans to follow in her father's footsteps and attend Stanford University in fall 2025. Donald Trump's eldest granddaughter, Kai Madison Trump, is a rising senior at the Benjamin School. Kai Trump's parents are Donald Trump Jr. and ex-wife Vanessa Trump, who is currently dating Tiger Woods. Kai Trump shares her presidential grandfather's love of golf and plays for the Benjamin School's girls golf team. Big week for Vanessa Trump in May: Daughter Kai turned 18, daughter of boyfriend Tiger Woods graduated What year is Charlie Woods in high school? Charlie Woods just finished his sophomore year. He is heading into his junior year at the Benjamin School in Florida and is set to graduate in 2027. Is Charlie Woods a good golfer? Yes, Charlie Woods is a good golfer for his age and often plays in prestigious tournaments. On the weekend of June 6, he played in Florida's 108th Amateur Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, which is a 72-hole stroke play tournament hosted annually by the Florida State Golf Association and the oldest continuous sporting event in Florida. At the Amateur Championship, Charlie Woods shot 83 (11-over) in the final round at the BallenIsles Country Club East Course in Palm Beach Gardens. He finished the tournament 18-over par and tied for 66th. The young Woods soared in the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory in May 2025. Charlie Woods earned his first career AJGA win on May 28 with a 3-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. On June 10, he was ranked No. 14 in the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. As of June 26, he was ranked No. 19 in AJGA. A July 11 check shows his current rank is No. 18. As of July 9, a week before the Srixon Medalist Tour event at Lost City Golf Club in Atlantis, Florida, Kai Trump was ranked 532 in the AJGA girls rankings. On June 26, Kai Trump was ranked 530 in the AJGA. On June 10, Charlie Woods was ranked No. 14 in the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. On June 26, he was ranked No. 19 in AJGA. Charlie Woods golf: Everything to know about Tiger Woods son What is the tuition at the Benjamin School in Florida? According to the school's website, one year of tuition for 9th through 12th grade is $38,595 for the 2025-26 school year, up from $37,200 for the 2024-25 school year. (This story was updated with new information.) Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.
Newsweek
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Tiger Woods' Girlfriend, Venessa Trump Reveals Truth Behind Kai's Name
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. The Trump name has long echoed through politics and real estate, but now, it's making waves on the fairways. At just 18, Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of President Donald J. Trump, is carving her own path in golf. She recently finished 19th for the 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship in South Florida, shooting a 3-over 74 in the final round at Tequesta Country Club. Her performance came alongside Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, who finished 6th. The two rising stars, connected not just by golf but by family ties, shared the course as their parents, Tiger and Vanessa Trump, continue to make headlines with their growing relationship. But amid the buzz around Kai's swing, the internet recently got curious about her name, asking: How did she get such a unique name? LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Kai Trump (L) and Tiger Woods arrive to the course during the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 16, 2025 in... LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Kai Trump (L) and Tiger Woods arrive to the course during the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 16, 2025 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by) More Getty Images The answer came in a recent YouTube vlog 'My mom reveals answers to YOUR most asked questions' posted on Kai's channel, where she and her mother, Vanessa Trump, were seen cooking together in their Jupiter, Florida kitchen. The video, later teased on Kai's Instagram with the caption, "Why my mom chose to name me Kai🥹", offered a rare, intimate glimpse into the story behind the name. "Why did you choose the name Kai?" a voice behind the camera asked as Vanessa washed her hands after seasoning the beef. Kai, meanwhile, was chopping onions beside her for their maple onion cheeseburger. Vanessa smiled and replied, "My grandfather's name was Kai, and I always loved the name. I was very close to him—he was like a father to me." She paused, then added, "Kai means ocean, and that's one of my favorite places to go—the ocean." She went on to explain that the name was chosen before they even knew the baby's gender. "We didn't know if it was a girl or boy." "But I said either way it could go, 'cause my grandfather was a guy, obviously. And he was named Kai. And if it was a girl—I've named Kai," she said, gesturing toward her daughter. Vanessa's grandfather, Kai Ewans, was a Danish jazz musician and bandleader who played a pivotal role in her early life. Though she's rarely spoken about him publicly, the way she adored him during the vlog said it all! As Kai's golf career gains momentum, she's committed to the University of Miami for the 2026 NCAA season—so too does the relationship between her mother and Tiger Woods. The couple went public in March 2025, sharing photos on Instagram with the caption, "Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side." Since then, they've been spotted at multiple junior tournaments, including the Genesis Invitational and TGL events. More Golf: Open Championship makes stunning qualifying change to benefit fans
