Charlie Woods misses US Open chance in devastating | Golf News

Charlie Woods, son of 15-time Major champion Tiger, got here agonizingly close to securing a spot in the US Open, lacking qualification by just a single stroke. The 17-year-old posted an even par 72 at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs, Florida, falling just short of a playoff place by one shot.

Despite the troublesome consequence, Woods demonstrated marked enchancment over his earlier two outings at Eagle Trace Golf Club, ending tied for tenth place — just one spot outdoors the playoff.

The 17-year-old grabbed consideration in February when he verbally dedicated to Florida State University. Woods at present holds the No. 14 rating on the Rolex American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Rankings and shouldn’t be anticipated to start his school profession until September 2027.

Tiger has beforehand spoken about enjoying alongside his son and observing his development throughout the journey. He said: “It’s fun to be a part of the process with Charlie and go through it and see where the opportunities that he has that he has created for himself by playing better, places that he could play, wants to play and ultimately we’ll decide where he wants to go play.”

In a separate interview, however, he elaborated on the distinctive and demanding challenges his son faces that the elder Woods never had to contend with.

He explained: “We didn’t have cell phones. We would have written letters that would show up in the mailbox. ‘Oh, my God, I got a letter.’

“It’s just very different, how fast coaches can talk with the relations and the participant that they’re making an attempt to recruit. It’s just a different world. Not saying it is good or dangerous, it is just different.”

Charlie claimed his first AJGA championship in May last 12 months as a 16 12 months outdated, securing a three-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Florida. Tiger, by comparability, certified for his first PGA Tour major at the same age when he made it into what is now identified as The Genesis Invitational – beforehand called the Nissan Los Angeles Open in 1992.

His father competed in 13 tournaments between 1991 and 1993, claiming victories on eight events, a file that stands as the joint highest behind Phil Mickelson.

Since his 2025 victory, the 17 12 months outdated has competed in eight tournaments, with his standout efficiency being a tied ninth-place end at the Boys Junior PGA Championship. Across the 5 tournaments that adopted, he has managed to secure two top-20 finishes.