Tiger Woods opens up on son Charlies college | Golf News

Tiger Woods has revealed that his son Charlie’s college recruitment journey is “very different” in contrast to his own as the 16-year-old prepares for the next chapter of his {golfing} profession.

Charlie is presently enrolled at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, where he attends courses with fellow aspiring golfer Kai Trump. While he is not set to graduate until 2027, a number of schools are already vying for his dedication, keen to secure him for their applications.

Kai Trump, whose mom Vanessa is in a relationship with Tiger, just lately accepted a golf scholarship at the University of Miami, a choice influenced by her grandfather Donald’s strong choice relating to her college alternative.

Beyond being the offspring of arguably golf’s all-time biggest participant, the younger expertise has also elevated his standing by serving to the Benjamin boys golf staff seize the Florida Class 1A State Championship in November.

His final-round efficiency of four-under 68 secured this system’s fifth state championship. His outstanding particular person showings throughout the 12 months have also landed him at No. 9 in the American Junior Golf Association rankings.

Yet Charlie stays the only participant in the current Top 10 without a college dedication. His father notes that the circumstances differ considerably from when he was Charlie’s age, though the 15-time major winner admits he is discovering the expertise gratifying.

“It’s been very different, the recruiting process. Now you have cell phones. 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,'” Woods remarked during his annual Hero World Challenge press convention in the Bahamas on Tuesday.

“It’s just very different how fast coaches can communicate with the family members and the player that they’re trying to recruit. It’s just a different world. Not saying it’s good or bad, it’s just different.

“It’s enjoyable to be a half of the method with Charlie and go through it and see where the alternatives that he has created for himself by enjoying better, locations that he may play, needs to play and finally we’ll determine where he needs to go play.”

Charlie has enjoyed an impressive 2025, highlighted by his first AJGA tournament win, a tie for ninth place at the Boys’ Junior PGA Championship, and most importantly, the high school state championship. He also followed in his father’s footsteps by earning a spot on the Rolex Junior All-American First Team 35 years after Woods accomplished the same feat.

If Barron is seeking advice from someone closer to his age regarding college decisions, he might turn to fellow golf talent Trump, as the 18-year-old has already been through the selection process. The granddaughter of the former president announced her commitment to the University of Miami back in August 2024, thanking the 79-year-old for providing access to his extensive network of golf facilities across the country, and he has remained invested in following her journey.

Just last month, Trump officially joined the Hurricanes golf team, preparing to enter with the 2026 class next year. This development came shortly after she reinforced her Miami commitment by beginning her senior year of high school with a nod to the institution.

The social media personality kicked off her final year at The Benjamin School and posted a celebratory message in August, sharing several photos showcasing the iconic “U” emblem and “20-U-26” displayed on her car.