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Let the unofficially official passing of the golf torch begin.

Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son, Charlie, will be teeing off in a U.S. Open qualifier on Thursday.

The younger Woods is one of 84 players that will play 18 holes at The Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, teeing off at 8:18 a.m. ET.

If Woods finishes in the top-five, he will advance to the Final Qualifying.

The father-son duo has played at the last four PNC Championships, where professional golfers team up with a family member.

Charlie competed in a pre-qualifier earlier this year, but shot an 86.

His skill is there, though. In this past PNC Championship, he actually outdrove a green with a 321-yard bomb, and he hit a flop shot at the driving range that even his father said was “f—ing nasty.”

This year’s U.S. Open will be played at the famed Pinehurst No. 2, the site of the late Payne Stewart’s now legendary victory in 1999, as his celebration later became a statue near the 18th hole – he died in a plane crash that October.

The 15-time major winner earned three of those at the U.S. Open, the last coming in the wild playoff of 2008 against Rocco Mediate. That had been his last major win until the 2019 Masters.

Tiger finished T3 in Stewart’s victory and has never won at Pinehurst.

Tiger Woods‘ 15 major and 82 tour wins have solidified his status as the GOAT. As his exceptional performances earn respect from the community, expectations for Charlie Woods in golf are also rising. However, it seems that Woods Jr. is still striving to reach the pinnacle of his father’s legacy.

Following his unsuccessful attempt to qualify for the Cognizant Classic in February, Charlie Woods made another effort at his first U.S. Open 18-hole local qualifier. Unfortunately, the 15-year-old once again fell short of meeting the requirements. The community quickly began to doubt Charlie’s readiness for golf, expressing sentiments such as “He ain’t ready.” However, his father, Tiger Woods, holds a different belief and provides validation for his son.

Recently, Tiger Woods appeared as a guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” YouTube channel. In the interview, they talked about different topics, like Charlie and Sam’s sibling relationship and aspects of Woods’ personal life. Woods also shared anecdotes about Charlie hitting golf-like shots with a “chuckit” during his diaper days.

Fallon recounted a moment when he joined Woods at one of his charity events, where they delved into a conversation about their babies. Fallon shared, “I just had my first daughter.” With genuine interest, Woods inquired, “How’s your baby?” As their lively exchange unfolded, Fallon eagerly searched for a video featuring his newborn daughter

While Fallon searched for the video, he casually inquired, “How’s your son, by the way?” Woods replied, “He’s great.” With a smile, Woods shared a video with Fallon, capturing a moment where young Charlie Woods, clad in diapers, grasped a “chuckit” and imitated a golf swing with a tennis ball.

As Woods reflected on his son’s diaper days, it’s possible those memories contributed to Charlie’s composure on the greens. It’s evident that care extends both ways between Tiger Woods and his son. This was notably seen during the 88th Masters, where Charlie supported his father during practice for the final round.

Charlie Woods was seen observing his father’s game

Amid the first major tournament of the season, before the final round, Woods faced challenges, tied for the T52 spot and battling through pain. This performance was noted as his worst showing at the Masters in his career. However, in a surprising turn, observers noticed the presence of the young prodigy on the greens.

Speculation suggested Charlie might be there to boost his father’s morale for a sixth title victory. Despite missing the par-3 contest, Woods Jr.’s presence during the final round uplifted the 15-time major champion’s morale.

As Charlie Woods ventures onto the professional greens,

Speculation suggested Charlie might be there to boost his father’s morale for a sixth title victory. Despite missing the par-3 contest, Woods Jr.’s presence during the final round uplifted the 15-time major champion’s morale.

As Charlie Woods ventures onto the professional greens, he may encounter various challenges that could prove difficult to navigate. Do you think the 15-year-old has what it takes to overcome these obstacles? Feel free to let us know in the comments below!

Charlie Woods, son of golfing legend Tiger Woods, failed to secure a spot in the US Open after struggling in the first round of qualifying and failing to make the grade.

The 15 year old carded an eight-over-par 81 at The Legacy Golf and Tennis Club in Florida on Thursday.

The young golfer, who is following in the footsteps of his father – an 82-time PGA Tour winner – started off with a bogey at the first hole, followed by a double bogey at the par-five second. He managed to steady his game with back-to-back pars, before making his first and only birdie of the day at the par-three fifth.

However, his success was short-lived as he made another double bogey just one hole later. After turning in 40, Charlie’s struggles continued with a second consecutive double bogey on the 10th, followed by bogeys at the 13th and 14th holes.

He then made a third bogey in four holes at the 16th, before signing off with an 81. It was not the youngster’s first attempt at breaking into professional golf; he previously tried to qualify for the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic in February this year.

However, it was a disappointing day for Woods who scored a 16-over-par 86 in his first PGA Tour Monday Qualifier of his career. The 15 year old was among the 10,000 golfers vying for a spot at Pinehurst later this summer for the year’s third major championship.

Another golfer taking the qualifying route is former champion Graeme McDowell. The 2010 champion’s 10-year exemption to compete in the US Open ended in 2020, and due to his recent drop in the Official World Golf Ranking, the Northern Irishman now has to enter pre-event qualifiers.

McDowell attempted this in 2023, narrowly missing out on a spot at Los Angeles Country Club via a playoff last May. One year on, the LIV star plans to do the same this time around, as well as attempting the same for the Open Championship in July/.

Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of golf superstar Tiger Woods, failed to advance to the next stage of U.S. Open qualifying after shooting a 9-over-par 81 during a local qualifying event on Thursday at the Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Woods needed to finish in the top 5 to advance to the final round of qualifying, but his score put him near the bottom of the leader board. His card featured three double bogeys, four bogeys and a lone birdie at the par-3 fifth hole.

Thursday’s local qualifier was one of 109 such events for the U.S. Open, which begins June 13 at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. The top finishers at the local qualifiers advance to one of the 10 U.S. sectional qualifying tournaments on May 20 or June 3. All but one of those 36-hole tournaments are held on the latter date, which has been dubbed “Golf’s Longest Day.”
Woods faced exceedingly long odds. Last year, only 530 players out of 9,693 (5.5 percent) advanced out of local qualifying, where they were joined by 348 players who received an exemption from the U.S. Golf Association into the sectional qualifying round. Of those 878 golfers in sectional qualifying, only 64 earned a berth in last year’s U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. That’s 7.3 percent.

To even be eligible to compete in a local qualifier, a golfer either needs a 0.4 handicap or better, or needs to be a professional.

Woods has been through the qualifying process before. In February, he attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, a PGA Tour event. He shot a 16-over-par 86 and failed to qualify in a round that was marred by poor behavior from the fans who followed Woods around the course.

Though Woods was a long shot, someone his age advancing out of local qualifying isn’t unheard-of. Last year, 13-year-old Jaden Soong became the youngest male golfer to advance to a U.S. Open sectional qualifier after winning a playoff at his local qualifier in California (Soong finished 16 strokes off the pace at the sectional and failed to qualify for the U.S. Open).

Andy Zhang of China is the youngest player to ever qualify for the men’s U.S. Open. He was 14 in 2012 when he earned a spot in the field at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. In 2014, Lucy Li qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open at the age of 11 after winning her sectional qualifier by seven strokes.

Tiger Woods, a three-time winner of the U.S. Open, does not have an exemption into this year’s U.S. Open, though it’s all but certain that the USGA will extend him a special exemption before the event begins June 13.

Although Tiger Woods isn’t qualified for the 2024 U.S. Open, the 15-time major champ is expected to receive a special exemption from the USGA. In the meantime, his 15-year-old son tried to earn a spot at Pinehurst in June as well.

Charlie Woods played in his first U.S. Open local qualifier on Thursday in Port St. Lucie, Fl. Facing stiff competition—and a difficult course (74.6 rating, 141 slope)—Woods shot a nine-over-par 81 at The Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.

Woods followed up an opening bogey with a double bogey at the par-5 second. He made the turn in 40 before shooting 41 on the back nine. Overall, Woods carded four bogeys, three doubles, and one birdie on the 195-yard par-3 fifth.

The field of 84 golfers at The Legacy were playing for five spots to advance to sectional qualifying. Michael Buttacavoli, a 36-year-old tour pro, was the leader at three under when Woods finished his round. The 2024 U.S. Open will be contested June 13-16 at Pinehurst No. 2.

This is the second qualifier Woods has garnered attention for in 2024. In February, he shot 86 in a Monday qualifier for the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic.

In both cases, Charlie was attempting to qualify at a younger age than even his dad did. Tiger Woods didn’t play in his first PGA Tour event until he was 16 at the 1992 Nissan Open. His first U.S. Open came at Shinnecock in 1995 when he was 19 after winning the 1994 U.S. Amateur.

Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of golf superstar Tiger Woods, failed to advance to the next stage of U.S. Open qualifying after shooting a 9-over-par 81 during a local qualifying event on Thursday at the Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Woods needed to finish in the top 5 to advance to the final round of qualifying, but his score put him near the bottom of the leader board. His card featured three double bogeys, four bogeys and a lone birdie at the par-3 fifth hole.

Thursday’s local qualifier was one of 109 such events for the U.S. Open, which begins June 13 at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. The top finishers at the local qualifiers advance to one of the 10 U.S. sectional qualifying tournaments on May 20 or June 3. All but one of those 36-hole tournaments are held on the latter date, which has been dubbed “Golf’s Longest Day.”

Woods faced exceedingly long odds. Last year, only 530 players out of 9,693 (5.5 percent) advanced out of local qualifying, where they were joined by 348 players who received an exemption from the U.S. Golf Association into the sectional qualifying round. Of those 878 golfers in sectional qualifying, only 64 earned a berth in last year’s U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. That’s 7.3 percent.

To even be eligible to compete in a local qualifier, a golfer either needs a 0.4 handicap or better, or needs to be a professional.

Woods has been through the qualifying process before. In February, he attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, a PGA Tour event. He shot a 16-over-par 86 and failed to qualify in a round that was marred by poor behavior from the fans who followed Woods around the course.

Though Woods was a long shot, someone his age advancing out of local qualifying isn’t unheard-of. Last year, 13-year-old Jaden Soong became the youngest male golfer to advance to a U.S. Open sectional qualifier after winning a playoff at his local qualifier in California (Soong finished 16 strokes off the pace at the sectional and failed to qualify for the U.S. Open).

At just 15 years old, Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, is making headlines in the golfing world as he gears up to compete in the pre-qualifier for the PGA Tour’sCognizant Classic.

In a surprise announcement by the PGA Tour, Charlie’s participation in the event has sparked excitement and anticipation among fans and players alike.

Charlie Woods could beat Tiger’s age in PGA debut

While Tiger made his PGA Tour debut at 16, Charlie has the opportunity to surpass his father’s milestone at an even younger age.

This marks Charlie’s first attempt to qualify for an official PGA Tour event, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as he prepares to tee off in the pre-qualifying round for the Cognizant Classic.

Scheduled to compete at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida, Charlie faces stiff competition as he vies for a spot in Monday’s qualifier.

With approximately the top 25 finishers advancing to the next stage, Charlie’s performance on Thursday will determine whether he can secure a place in the field at PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens.

His journey begins alongside Olin Browne Jr. and Irish pro Ruaidhri McGee, teeing off at 7:39 am local time on Thursday.

Notably, Charlie’s debut would take place close to home, as he is a freshman at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida.

His recent success includes helping his school win a state championship, highlighting his talent and dedication to the sport.

Charlie Woods ready to continue Tiger’s legacy

With a handicap index of +3, Charlie has proven his skill on the course, meeting the requirements for PGA TOUR pre-qualifiers.

His participation in events like the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship demonstrates his competitive spirit and growing prowess in the game.

As Charlie follows in his father’s footsteps, the golfing world eagerly awaits his performance in the Cognizant Classic pre-qualifier.

With Tiger Woods by his side as both a mentor and caddy, Charlie is poised to make a lasting impression and continue the Woods legacy in the world of golf.

Stay tuned for updates as Charlie embarks on this exciting journey, showcasing his talent and potential on the grand stage of professional golf.

The sight of Tiger Woods turning to 15-year-old son Charlie for advice on his swing underlined just how difficult the weekend was for golf’s biggest icon as he posted his worst ever score at the Masters. In his first major tournament since the 2022 Open Championship, the 48-year-old defied the odds – and his physical well-being – to make a record breaking 24th consecutive cut at Augusta after rounds of 73 and 72 left him at one over par.

But the inevitable strain on his right leg took its toll for the latter rounds, with Saturday signifying his worst ever 18 holes in a major tournament as he carded an 82. The mentality which the American made his trademark in his prime was still apparent though, as he immediately signalled his intentions to shoot low on Sunday.

And ahead of the final round, Woods was seen alongside Charlie on the practice range. Woods Jnr appeared to be talking his father through some swing drills, and in an apparent role reversal offered the 15-time major champion advice.

The pair feature together annually at the PNC Championship, where professional golfers play alongside their sons, but Woods turning to his teenage boy for help signified a potential change of approach as he sought to bounce back from his Saturday struggles. A fightback didn’t materialise though, with a triple bogey seven on the fifth contributing to him going out in 40 on the front nine.

There was a brief rally on the back nine, Woods hitting the pin on the 14th to prompt huge roars from the patrons. His only dropped shot came at the par-five 15th, eventually posting a five over par 77.

However, in his post-tournament interview, the five-time Masters winner didn’t give the impression he was contemplating retirement. Instead, he outlined his intentions to play the US PGA at Valhalla next month, vowing to get “longer practice sessions in” before the tournament starts on May 16.

The Kentucky course staged the same event when Woods won his second of four US PGA titles in 2000. Later in the year, the US Open takes place at Pinehurst in June before the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon in July.

Charlie Woods got a feel for Augusta National Golf Club this weekend ahead of the final round of the 2024 Masters.

The Benjamin School freshman state champion was able to manage a getaway from his home of Jupiter to not only see dad, Tiger Woods, try at clinching a 16th Major title, but spend some time on the range with pops on Sunday morning.

Not as the student, but as the teacher.

Both donning Sun Day Red merch, Tiger opted to bring Charlie out ahead of his 100th round at Augusta National to serve as his “swing coach,” per Golf Magazine’s Dylan Dethier.

The elder Woods, 48, looked to be listening intently as his son stood back, club in hand, giving tips and tricks on what one could presume would be how to recover from Saturday’s blow-up. After starting the day 1 over and seven shots off the lead with a possible path to his sixth Green Jacket, Woods proceeded to shoot his worst-ever round at Augusta with an 82.

Fans continue to fawn over father-son duo

Instagram user Nate Moyer wrote, “Charlie will help get Tiger’s mind right.”

Another user, ‘Saruh_Connuh,’ called the choice to bring Charlie out an “authentic pivot from Saturday’s mishap into making Sunday a special new day. So much growth as a father is inspiring to see.”

In the months following a tough day of his own in February attempting to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, seeing dad’s resilience to come back and give it all for the fourth round likely offered some comfort, and invaluable lessons for a bright future.

Tiger Woods had a helpful hand on the Augusta National driving range Sunday morning.

Woods’ 15-year-old son Charlie was at the five-time Masters winner’s side as the elder Woods prepared for his early final round. Charlie stood with Woods’ caddie Lance Bennett, chatted with his father during the warm-up and helped Woods work through some drills.

Charlie has followed his father throughout this year’s Masters, but it was the first time he was seen inside the practice grounds. Woods revealed earlier this week that he hasn’t played Augusta National with Charlie in “a couple of years.”

“I would like to, obviously, play a little bit more up here with him and to share the experiences,” Woods said during his pre-tournament press conference. “Especially now that he’s got a little bit longer so he hits it past me. So I think that the days of playing from the members tees are over. He’s got to come back there with us.”

It’s hard to forget the moment just after Woods won the Masters in 2019, as he walked off the 18th green and shared an emotional hug with Charlie. Sunday marked another special memory on the Augusta National grounds for Woods and his son to share.