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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
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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
USA Today
06-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
With dad Tiger Woods watching, Charlie Woods opens play at Florida Amateur Championship
With dad Tiger Woods watching, Charlie Woods opens play at Florida Amateur Championship Charlie Woods is in the hunt at another top amateur golf tournament just over a week after picking up his first major junior victory. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, fired 74 (2-over) in the first round of the 108th Amateur Championship hosted by the Florida State Golf Association on Thursday at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. He'll enter the second round tied for 39th and eight shots back of leaders William Block (Plantation), Derek Busby (Palm Beach Gardens) and Santiago Navarro (Winter Garden) at 6-under par. It was an up-and-down opening round for Woods, who never moved more than a stroke above or below par until his final hole as he oscillated with three birdies and five bogeys on the BallenIsles South Course. Woods will begin his second round at 7:45 a.m. on Friday off No. 1 at the BallenIsles East Course. He will be paired with Vero Beach's James Hassell and Orlando's Palmer Haynes. The 108th Amateur Championship is a 72-hole stroke play tournament which will be played June 5-8. The field will cut to the low 70 players with ties after the first 36 holes. The tournament was first hosted in 1915 and is the oldest continuous sporting event in Florida. Former champions include 1976 U.S. Open winner Jerry Pate. Woods enters the tournament with momentum after his victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational on May 28, the first American Junior Golf Association event win of his junior golf career. His AJGA ranking rose more than 500 places to No. 14 overall. Recent: Charlie Woods soars in junior golf rankings after first AJGA tournament victory Charlie Woods hole-by-hole scorecard Hole — Score (Strokes) No. 10 — Par (4) No. 11 — Bogey (4) No. 12 — Birdie (3) No. 13 — Par (4) No. 14 — Birdie (4) No. 15 — Bogey (5) No. 16 — Par (3) No. 17 — Par (5) No. 18 — Par (4) No. 1 — Birdie (3) No. 2 — Par (3) No. 3 — Bogey (5) No. 4 — Par (3) No. 5 — Par (4) No. 6 — Par (4) No. 7 — Bogey (6) No. 8 — Par (4) No. 9 — Bogey (6) Final: In 36, Out 38, Total 74 (2-over) Charlie Woods golf ranking Woods soared in the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory. He is ranked No. 14 in the latest edition of the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. Charlie Woods AJGA win More: Charlie Woods wins first AJGA tournament at Team TaylorMade Invitational 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. It was an individual breakthrough for Woods, whose previous best AJGA finish was a tie for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in South Carolina in March. He shot a final round 66 (6-under) to close the tournament at 15-under overall, defeating top junior players such as Jacksonville Beach's Miles Russell (No. 1 in the previous AJGA rankings) as well as Luke Colton (No. 5) and Alabama's Tyler Watts (No. 7). Charlie Woods next tournament More: Charlie Woods receives special invite to elite junior golf tournament after first AJGA win Woods has received an invitation to play in the Northeast Amateur from June 18-21 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rhode Island. One of seven events on the Elite Amateur Golf Series, the Northeast Amateur was established as an annual junior golf tournament in 1962. Its past winners include Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Luke Donald, David Duval and Nick Dunlap, who won the event in 2023 and turned pro with the PGA Tour in 2024. Woods has yet to make a decision on his invitation according to the Rhode Island Golf Association's official X account. Woods' new AJGA ranking also means he will potentially qualify to play 2025 The Junior Players Championship at historic TPC Sawgrass in late August in Ponte Vedra Beach. The field comprises the top 58 boys in the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of July 8 as well a select group of international invitees and additional spots available at the tournament organizer's discretion. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
Fox News
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Kai Trump
Kai Trump is the eldest granddaughter of President Donald Trump. Kai became a rising star in politics after giving a speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention where she honored her grandfather as he ran for a second term. Kai was born on May 12, 2007. She is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife, Vanessa Trump. Her parents divorced in 2018. Trump Jr. and his ex-wife share five children; Kai, Donald John III, Tristan Milos, Spencer Frederick and Chloe Sophia. Kai is the oldest of the children. Kai, presently a Florida resident, announced in the summer of 2024 that she would attend the University of Miami and committed to play women's golf at the university. She is often seen posting on social media playing golf with President Trump and golf elites including Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. Kai and Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' son, were among the 60 expected competitors at the Junior Invitational golf tournament at Sage Valley, South Carolina in March 2025. Kai finished last in the girl's division. Kai frequently uploads videos to her YouTube channel and TikTok, where she provides followers an inside look into her daily life. Her videos often amass millions of views. She has documented many monumental events, including 2024 Election Day and Inauguration Day 2025.
USA Today
03-06-2025
- General
- USA Today
Tiger Woods' son Charlie soars in junior golf rankings after first AJGA tournament victory
Charlie Woods' victory significantly improved his AJGA ranking, potentially qualifying him for The Junior PLAYERS Championship. Woods defeated several top-ranked junior golfers to win the Team TaylorMade Invitational on May 28, his first AJGA event victory. Charlie Woods is roaring up the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, is ranked No. 14 in the latest edition of the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. Woods earned his first career AJGA win on May 28 with a three-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. It was an individual breakthrough for Woods, whose previous best AJGA finish was a tie for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in South Carolina in March. He shot a final round 66 (6-under) to close the tournament at 15-under overall, defeating top junior players like Jacksonville Beach's Miles Russell (No. 1 in the previous AJGA rankings) as well as Luke Colton (No. 5) and Alabama's Tyler Watts (No. 7). Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Charlie Woods' next tournament Woods currently does not appear in any fields for upcoming AJGA tournaments. However, Woods' new ranking means he will potentially qualify to play The 2025 Junior PLAYERS Championship at historic TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. The field includes the top 58 boys in the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of July 8, as well as a select group of international invitees and additional spots available at the tournament organizer's discretion. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Tiger Woods' son Charlie soars in junior golf rankings after first AJGA tournament victory
Charlie Woods is roaring up the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, is ranked No. 14 in the latest edition of the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. Advertisement Woods earned his first career AJGA win on May 28 with a three-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. It was an individual breakthrough for Woods, whose previous best AJGA finish was a tie for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in South Carolina in March. He shot a final round 66 (6-under) to close the tournament at 15-under overall, defeating top junior players like Jacksonville Beach's Miles Russell (No. 1 in the previous AJGA rankings) as well as Luke Colton (No. 5) and Alabama's Tyler Watts (No. 7). First victory: Tiger Woods' son Charlie wins 2025 Team TaylorMade Invitational Charlie Woods next tournament Charlie Woods reacts to his putt on No. one green during the first round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club. Woods is the son of golf legend Tiger Woods and finished at +6. Woods currently does not appear in any fields for upcoming AJGA tournaments. Advertisement However, Woods' new ranking means he will potentially qualify to play 2025 The Junior PLAYERS Championship at historic TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. The field includes the top 58 boys in the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of July 8 as well a select group of international invitees and additional spots available at the tournament organizer's discretion. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Charlie Woods golf ranking: Tiger Woods' son soars after first win
