Charlie Woods true colors after missing U.S. Open | Golf News

Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, has bounced back in model after failing to qualify for the US Open earlier this month.

Despite missing out on native qualifying for the second consecutive yr, 16 yr outdated Woods confirmed his mettle by ending just three pictures off the lead in the first spherical of the Team TaylorMade Invitational on Monday.

His efficiency was a rollercoaster experience, with an eagle, eight birdies, 5 bogeys, a triple bogey and only three pars, all on par three holes. He now stands tied for 14th among 72 gamers at the invitational-only occasion held at Streamsong Resort’s Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida.

This sturdy displaying clearly signifies that Charlie is just not letting his US Open setback deter him from his targets, despite the immense stress he faces as a younger participant.

Charlie was one of a file 10,202 entries for the US Open. Although he did not make the cut, he did improve on final yr’s rating in 18-hole native qualifying, posting a three-over 75 at Wellington Golf Club on May 8.

This left him seven pictures short of advancing to the 36-hole last stage, in contrast to a yr in the past when he shot 81 in the native US Open qualifier.

The younger golfer Woods Jnr is grappling with the weight of expectation, as he misses out on a spot in the distinguished main, a stark distinction to his legendary father’s storied profession.

Tiger Woods boasts three US Open victories among his 15 main titles and was spared the ordeal of native qualifying early in his profession, thanks to exemptions from the USGA for his US Junior Amateur triumphs. Tiger first teed up at the US Open in 1995 at the age of 20 and clinched his first title in the occasion 5 years later.

As the 2023 US Open approaches, beginning June 12 at Oakmont, Tiger Woods might be absent, nursing a ruptured achilles tendon. Despite this, the elder Woods praised his son’s progress final December, acknowledging his enchancment while cautioning followers to stay affected person.

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“He has gotten better at every facet of the game,” Tiger remarked during the PNC Championship, where he competed with Charlie. “I know he’s been doing this in front of the media for a long time, but I think it’s incredible what he’s been able to accomplish so far, and the ceiling that he has is unlimited.”

Meanwhile, Tyler Watts of Huntsville, Alabama, and Luke Colton from Texas are main the pack at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, both carding a five-under 67.

Watts and Colton, both in the AJGA Top 10 for junior boys golf, are set to compete against Woods, who is at the moment ranked No. 604. The match’s second spherical will kick off on Tuesday, with the ultimate spherical slated for Wednesday.