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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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Tiger Woods watches as son Charlie and Kai Trump put in different performances
Charlie Woods and Kai Trump were both in action at the Nicklaus Junior Championship this week, with one of the teenagers enjoying a much better time on the greens and fairways Charlie Woods and Kai Trump, bearing the weight of their famous surnames, once again turned heads as they competed in the 41st edition of the Nicklaus Junior Championship this week. However, it was Charlie who had the most to celebrate at the end of the two-round tournament. The teenagers, who are among America's most promising golfers in their respective age categories, showcased their skills over the past two days in Florida. It comes four months after both struggled at the Sage Valley Junior Invitational in March. At the end of that tournament, Woods - who is the son of 82-time PGA Tour winner Tiger Woods - finished 25th out of 36 players. Meanwhile, Trump, daughter of Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr and granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, came last out of 24 in her draw. Despite less-than-stellar performances, both saw a significant rise in their American Junior Golf Association rankings. Since then, both have made considerable strides in their performances. Woods, 16, clinched victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May, before securing his place in the US Junior Amateur Championship in July, reports the Irish Star. On the other hand, Trump, 18, bagged second-place at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Major Championship earlier this month. However, on Tuesday, only one of them could continue their recent good run of form. By the time the Nicklaus Junior Championship concluded at the private Tequesta Country Club, located north of the pro golf enclave of Jupiter, it was Woods who emerged the happiest. After finishing even-par for the tournament with a final round 69 (two-under), he placed sixth in a field of 122 boys golfers, finishing just four shots back of eventual winner Jeremy Hsu of Port St. Lucie, who won the tournament at four-under. Meanwhile, Trump finished tied for 21st out of 32 golfers, having struggled to a final round score of a three-over 74, putting her 17-over for the tournament. That's despite playing the front nine at one-under - the best of any girls player in the final round. Woods' performance was just the latest example of his rapid rise up the ranks, having already risen from No. 606 to No. 14 following his first win on the junior golf circuit last month. Like Trump, he remains in high school, although the president's granddaughter has already committed to play golf at the University of Miami in 2030, having announced her decision last year. It isn't just their golf skills and famous family ties which have gained them plenty of attention in recent times, however. Earlier this year, Woods' dad Tiger went public with his relationship with Trump's mum, Vanessa. The golfing legend took to his social media in March, sharing cosy moments with his partner lounging in a hammock. His heartfelt caption read: "Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts." Vanessa mirrored her beau's statement by sharing his post on her Instagram story. Soon after, it emerged that both Tiger's children and President Trump had given their seal of approval to his new sweetheart. Reports last month claimed that things were going so swimmingly that the smitten pair might move in together by the year's end. Vanessa is also said to have "total access" to the sportsman's life.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Charlie Woods, Tiger's son, wins first AJGA event by 3 shots
Tiger Woods' 16-year-old son, Charlie Woods, won his first American Junior Golf Association event with a final-round score of 6-under on Wednesday. Woods finished the Team TaylorMade Invitational with a 15-under 201 at the Streamsong Resort Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida, beating a field of 71 total players. Advertisement The younger Woods' final round consisted of eight birdies and two bogeys for a three-shot victory over Phillip Dunham, Luke Colton, and Willie Gordon. Woods, a junior at the Benjamin School, began the tournament ranked No. 606 in the AJGA rankings, with his best finish tying for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in March. Woods began the day at 9-under and finished with four straight pars. Earlier this month, Woods failed in his second attempt to qualify for the 2025 U.S. Open, set for June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Charlie Woods wins first AJGA event with strong final round
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
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tiger Woods has made his worries about son Charlie clear as he shows attitude
Tiger Woods has always been keen to shield his son Charlie from the pressures of fame, and the 16-year-old's recent success on the golf course suggests he's doing just that Tiger Woods has consistently protected his son Charlie, doing his best to guard him against the intense expectations tied to being the child of a golfing legend. Charlie, now 16, continues to impress on the junior golf circuit, but Tiger's priority remains the same: he wants his son to live like a regular teenager, not be weighed down by comparisons to his father. Still, Charlie's recent achievements - notably his triumph at the Team TaylorMade Invitational this week - show that he's not only handling the attention but excelling with poise and composure. His standout performance at the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament, held at Florida's Streamsong Resort's Black Course, was a major moment in his budding career. Finishing with a final-round 66 to close at 15-under-par, he outperformed a competitive group that included six of the top-10 junior golfers in the nation. That victory rocketed Charlie more than 500 spots up the AJGA leaderboard, landing him at No. 14 and securing an invitation to the elite Rolex Junior All-American event. His scorecard spoke volumes - he tallied 17 birdies and an eagle over three rounds. Tiger, who is recovering from Achilles surgery, was recently seen watching Charlie play in the Florida Amateur Championship, cheering him on from a golf cart. His attendance was both a sign of support and a reminder of his protective nature. The American, 49, has repeatedly stated that Charlie is forging his own identity. Speaking on the Another Golf Podcast back in 2022, Tiger said: "He's a kid. Don't compare him to me because he's not me. He's Charlie." Despite being under constant watch, Charlie's approach has been impressive. Following his AJGA success, he showed a calm confidence that echoed his father's early demeanour, yet remained uniquely his. "I didn't look at the leaderboard once today," Charlie said, channelling Tiger's mental discipline. "On the fairway after hitting the green on 18, [my caddie] was like: 'You make par here, you're going to be fine.'" Toby Harbeck, Charlie's coach at the prestigious Benjamin School in Florida, said that Charlie is "tough on himself", but believes that trait, if nurtured, could push him to achieve greatness. His bounce-back mentality - evident after narrowly missing US Open qualification for the second time - continues to set him apart. At the Team TaylorMade Invitational, a sizzling 7-under 65 in the second round put him firmly in the mix, drawing parallels to a young Jordan Spieth for his aggressive style and confidence. Still, extraordinary potential brings immense pressure, and Tiger remains committed to shielding Charlie from as much of that as he can. "When we're out there playing, I'm his dad, so I'm protective of him," Woods Sr. said. "Obviously, I want him to do the best he possibly can. I want him to learn from everything. But I also want to protect him from, like, all of this. The environment. Especially this day and age. "When I grew up, there were no camera phones, there were no videos. I try to shoo people away, 'Let him enjoy, don't put any pressure on him, let him play, let him be a kid, OK?'" Tiger's unease with the modern spotlight is understandable, having faced it himself from a young age. Yet Charlie's recent rise shows he's not just surviving the moment - he's flourishing. His composure in pressure-packed events, combined with a grounded mindset, signals a promising trajectory. While comparisons to his father will always follow, Tiger believes that very strength will allow Charlie to forge his own distinct path. "He's going to be his own person. And whatever road he goes down, he's going to go down his own road. And he's going to create his own path," the 15-time major winner said. "That, to me, is so important as a father, that I provide that environment and that support. That he can go down whatever path he wants to, I just want him to do the best at it."
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Charlie Woods receives even more good news as Tiger's son makes major leap
Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major champion Tiger, cruised to his first AJGA win last week at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, and has seen his AJGA ranking soar markedly as a result Charlie Woods, the son of golfing legend Tiger Woods, has rocketed up the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings following his first tournament victory. The 16-year-old golf sensation clinched the top spot at the Team TaylorMade Invitational last Wednesday on the Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida, finishing a comfortable three strokes ahead with an impressive total score of 15-under-par. That was just one stroke off the tournament record of 16-under, which was set by Cayden Pope and Miles Russell in 2023. The son of the 15-time major champion managed to rack up 25 birdies and an eagle across a total of 54 holes to secure the title, effortlessly surpassing AJGA No. 1 Miles Russell in the process. As Charlie's inaugural tournament win under the AJGA banner, the victory saw him leapfrog 595 places in the official rankings, landing him a commendable 14th place in the standings. Following his success, it seems likely that the Benjamin School student will participate in the 2025 Junior Players Championship, scheduled to take place at TPC Sawgrass' Stadium Course from August 28 to August 31. That's because the top 58 players in the Boys section of the rankings as of July 8 automatically qualify for the esteemed event - with the remaining spots in the 78-player field filled through invites and exemptions, reports the Mirror US. In a tale of budding sports stardom, young golfer Charlie is treading in the legendary footsteps of his father. At just 11 years old, he was already setting records as the youngest player at the PNC Championship in 2020, impressively tying for fifth. The subsequent year saw the father and son team coming tantalisingly close to victory but were pipped to the post by John Daly and his son, John Daly II. Then, during the most recent tournament, Charlie and Tiger narrowly missed out on triumph again following an intense play-off with Bernhard Langer and son Jason, finishing with an impressive 28-under. During that event, Charlie grabbed international headlines by achieving his first hole-in-one, as Tiger looked on in awe. Recalling the moment, Tiger said: "That was the thrill of a lifetime to be able to have that moment with Charlie, make his first hole-in-one, Sam [his daughter] on the bag, just our family and friends. That's what this event is about. "It's about bonding and family. For us to have that experience together, I know we didn't win, but it was the fact that we competed. "No one really made a mistake out there. We had to earn it and that's what you want to have. Hats off to the Langers - they played amazing." Meanwhile, Charlie said of the shot: "It was awesome having Dad there. That was so much fun. It was just a perfect seven-iron, little cut in there. Of course never got to see it go in. So that sucks. But that's all right." Talking about Charlie's progress, Tiger added that the teenager's potential is "unlimited" if he continues to play so impressively. He added: "He has gotten better at every facet of the game. That's a commitment to practicing and developing as a player. "I think that most of us forget he's only 15 years old. I know he's been doing this in front of the media for a long time but, being only 15, I think it's incredible what he's been able to accomplish so far and the ceiling that he has is unlimited." It seems Charlie is gaining momentum as his dad's career slows down, with Tiger, 49, playing only five events last year and out of action since the Open Championship in July.
