Charlie Woods: Player Profile
Who is Charlie Woods?
Charlie Woods is the son of one of the all-time greats, Tiger Woods, and he has grown up in the world of golf, going on to become a formidable youngster on the course.
The teenager shot to prominence at the PNC Championship, an annual tournament featuring PGA Champions Tour and PGA Tour players and a partner, usually their sons or fathers. Charlie has played alongside Tiger on several occasions now, including a runners-up finish in the 2021 edition of the competition.
Woods has already won several junior tournaments, including a US Kids Golf tournament by five shots in 2020, at the age of just 11. Four years later, he featured in a PGA Tour Pre-Qualifier for the first time.
Did you Know?
Youngest Player at PNC Championship
At just 11 years old, Charlie Woods became the youngest player ever to participate in the PNC Championship, playing alongside his father, Tiger, in 2020.
First Taste of the Spotlight
Despite his young age, Charlie managed to hold his own and made impressive shots, hinting at his potential. Charlie’s debut at the PNC Championship was broadcast internationally, a rare occurrence for a golfer of his age, providing further evidence of the intense interest in his burgeoning golf career. During that event, Charlie scored his first public eagle, a significant achievement, especially considering his age and the magnitude of the tournament.
Following in His Father’s Footsteps
Like his father, Charlie started playing golf at an early age and has already demonstrated a high level of skill and understanding of the game. One aspect that captivated audiences during the PNC Championship was the uncanny similarity between Charlie and Tiger’s golf swings, signaling that the young prodigy is closely following in his father’s footsteps.
Prodigy Status
Charlie won a junior golf tournament in Florida by five shots in August 2020, demonstrating his immense potential and adding to his status as a golfing prodigy.
Charlie Speaks Two Languages
Thanks to his upbringing, Woods is bilingual. He speaks Swedish, thanks to his mother, Erin Nordegren, along with speaking English.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Charlie Woods
When and where was Charlie Woods born?
Charlie Woods was born on February 8, 2009, in Windermere, Florida. Charlie Woods began playing golf at a very early age, similar to his father, Tiger. He made his public debut playing alongside his father at the PNC Championship in 2020.
Has Charlie Woods won any tournaments?
As of early 2024, Woods has had plenty of success at the junior level. His performance at the PNC Championship, where he played alongside his father, was particularly notable.
Who is Charlie Woods’ coach?
As of now, it’s known that Charlie’s primary golfing influence and mentor is his father. Specifics about additional coaching aren’t public knowledge.
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Matt Coles
Mention a European country, and Matt will tell you which resorts make the National Club Golfer Top 100s: European Resorts list. He might even throw in who designed the golf course and how many rooms the hotel has got at each one…
Matt got into the game of golf from a young age, following his old man to the local golf club. He fell for the sport, and now can’t seem to go a day without thinking about how to improve his game (Thanks Dad!). Matt has been a member of Howley Hall GC in Leeds since 2020, and is just about managing to maintain a single-figure handicap. He likes to remind people that he once broke 75, but won’t tell people that it was on a shortened course during the winter.
He moved to Leeds after graduating from the University of Central Lancashire with a First Class Honours degree in Sports Journalism. Matt joined NCG after almost five years travelling the world with the Professional Squash Association, working on events in all four corners of the globe.
Matt currently plays a Cobra King LTDx driver and RadSpeed 3-wood. TaylorMade monopolise the rest of his bag, with a SIM UDI, M5 irons and both Milled Grind and HI-TOE wedges, along with a Monza Redline putter. He uses a Vice Pro Plus golf ball, because he’s a bit different…
Away from golf, Matt is a Manchester United fan, and a keen runner, having ran the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon (his first and possibly last), in May 2023.
