Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son Charlie produced a moment to remember in the final round of the PNC Championship, but he was left counting the cost of his achievement on the fourth hole
The Woods team came second in the PNC Championship
Charlie Woods hilariously claimed “I’m broke” after grabbing his first career hole-in-one at the PNC Championship.
Alongside his father, Tiger, the Woods team put on a stellar performance over the 36 holes, finishing 28 under par overall. This impressive score led them to tie for first place with Bernhard and Jason Langer, leading to a play-off with the defending champions.
However, it was the German duo who ultimately clinched victory with an eagle at the first extra hole. Despite this, there were many positive takeaways for the American team.
Young Charlie stole the show in the second round with an ace on the 176-yard par three fourth in Orlando. His father, known for his intense focus and determination on the course, couldn’t contain his joy, grinning widely and embracing his son on the tee.
But he also took the opportunity to remind the 15-year-old of one of golf’s oldest traditions: the player who scores a hole-in-one is expected to buy a drink for all the other players on the course at the time, the Daily Express reports.
“You’re buying for everyone out here,” Woods told his shocked son. However, Charlie seemed less than eager to dip into his pocket, responding, “I’m not buying, I’m broke.” His sister Sam, who was caddying for the pair, didn’t offer any sympathy. “You’re buying,” she told him.
Tiger Woods’ daughter Sam was caddying for him and his son Charlie at the PNC Championship
Tiger, who has a staggering reported net worth of around $1.3billion, then reiterated: “You’re buying. He has to buy. That’s protocol for making a hole-in-one. Round on you bud.” The 15-time major champion couldn’t resist poking fun even after the tournament finished, reminding his offspring that he had achieved a hole-in-one much younger.
The seasoned golfer boasted: “It was awesome, don’t get me wrong,” discussing his son’s milestone before adding: “But he’s 15… it’s about time. I had my first ace aged six.”
Yet, despite the light-hearted taunts, the golf icon celebrated the family bonding on the greens, expressing pride in their performance despite not taking home the prize.
“For us to have that experience together, I know we didn’t win, but it was the fact that we competed. No one really made a mistake out there, we had to earn it and that’s what you want to have. Hats off to the Langers – they played amazing.”
