tiger charlie woods at PNC Championship pro-am
Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie, 14, are playing in this weekend’s PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando.
The eyes of the golf world were on a pre-qualifier for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches. That doesn’t happen every day, but then it’s not every day that Tiger Woods’ son attempts to make his debut on the PGA Tour.
Charlie Woods teed off Thursday morning at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound, one of four pre-qualifying sites for the Cognizant Classic, formerly known as the Honda Classic. A top-five finish would mean advancing to the Monday qualifying round for a chance at making the first PGA Tour event of his young career.
Woods is already a state golf champion and has played alongside his father in the past four PNC Championship tournaments in Orlando. The PNC Championship lets PGA Tour members play alongside their family members, and Charlie Woods made his debut at 11 years old after previously caddying for Tiger.
As the younger Woods looks to make his first major golf tournament, here’s a few things to know about him:
How did Charlie Woods do in Cognizant Classic pre-qualifier?
Charlie Woods finished with a 16-over 86 in the Cognizant Classic pre-qualifier, missing the cut for Monday’s final qualifying round. Tiger was not on hand, but his mother, Elin Nordegren, was there.
Woods was followed by a group that swelled to more than 50 people that included fans rushing to snag a ball he hit into the rough and one who demanded he sign a copy of Tiger Woods’ book.
How old is Charlie Woods?
Charlie Woods was born on February 8, 2009. He is 15 years old.
If Charlie makes it through both qualifying stages, he’ll make his first start on the PGA Tour at 15 years, 21 days old. For comparison’s sake, Tiger Woods made his PGA Tour debut at Riviera Country Club in 1992 at 16 years, 1 month and 28 days old.
What is Charlie Woods’ handicap?
According to the PGA Tour, Charlie Woods has a +3 handicap with the Florida State Golf Association. The PGA Tour requires golfers attempting to qualify to carry a 2 handicap or better.
What is Charlie Woods’ ranking?
Charlie Woods is ranked No. 1,301 in the Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings. In 16 events that count toward his ranking, Woods has won two and finished in the top-5 twice.
Charlie Woods school: Where does Charlie Woods go to high school?
Charlie Woods attends The Benjamin School, a private day school in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Woods helped Benjamin win the Class 1A state championship in November, tying for 26th (78-76). Tiger was there to cheer him on.
“It was cool,” Charlie said about the title while he played with his dad, who never won a state golf championship in his high school days, at the PNC Championship a month later. “It was fun having my scores count both days, even though I didn’t play very good.
“But having a win over him and having something he doesn’t, it feels pretty good.”
Who is Charlie Woods’ mom?
Elin Nordegren is the mother of Charlie Woods and his sister, Sam. She and Tiger Woods were married from 2004 to 2010.
Who is Sam Woods, Charlie Woods’ sister?
Sam Woods was born June 18, 2007. She plays soccer at The Benjamin School, and she served as Tiger Woods’ caddie while Charlie Woods was his playing partner at the PNC Championship in December in Orlando.
What’s next for Charlie Woods?
Five players and ties from each of the four pre-qualifying sites will advance to the Monday final qualifier at Tesoro Club in Port St. Lucie. Four players from the Monday qualifier will earn a spot in the field for the PGA Tour event at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens.
When is the Cognizant Classic?
The 2024 Cognizant Classic is set for Thursday, February 29 to Sunday, March 3 at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The tournament can be seen on Golf Channel and NBC.