Not to wake the dead or anything, but Charlie Woods and his dad Tiger Woods did come agonizingly close to taking home the top prize of $1.08 million at the 2024 PNC Championship, only to narrowly miss out to Bernhard Langer and his son Jason in a thrilling play-off. Despite a sensational hole-in-one from Charlie on the 175-yard par-three fourth hole, which sent the crowd into a frenzy, the Woods duo ultimately fell just short of victory, leaving them to wonder what could have been.
Now the news has it that Charlie Woods is ready to make a comeback, and what better way to do it than at the 10th annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship which is scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 2 at TPC Myrtle Beach, per 15 News. This 54-hole tournament will feature a stellar lineup of 31 top 50 junior golfers, comprising 19 boys and 11 girls, and it’s expected to be a thrilling event with America’s best junior golfers vying for top honors.
Charlie will be one of the top attractions, given his famous lineage and his own growing reputation as a talented young golfer. Interestingly, this tournament has a history of launching the careers of future golf stars, with three past champions having already made a mark on various professional tours.
But how did Woods Jr. get such an opportunity? Well, TPC Myrtle Beach revealed that as well.
Charlie Woods is turning heads with his skills
How did Charlie Woods catch the attention of TPC Myrtle Beach? Well, it’s quite simple really, the sophomore son of golf legend Tiger Woods has a swing that eerily resembles his father’s iconic technique, and he’s quickly ascending the ranks! “While Woods doesn’t have the resume of his contemporaries, the sophomore has a swing reminiscent of the one that made his father one of the game’s all-time greats, and he is ascending,” says TPC Myrtle Beach. And that’s got everyone excited!
With his impressive swing and growing reputation, Woods is expected to be a top contender at the upcoming Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, where he’ll be competing against 90 other talented young golfers. The tournament, now in its 10th year, is hosted by none other than Dustin Johnson, a Columbia, South Carolina native and two-time major champion, who has donated over $500,000 to junior golf through his foundation, supporting numerous events and helping young golfers cover entry costs.
“Johnson’s involvement with the tournament reflects his long-time commitment to junior golf, particularly in South Carolina, where he grew into one of the world’s best players,” the TPC said further. Johnson’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of golfers makes this tournament an incredible opportunity for Charlie Woods and his fellow competitors to shine. So are you excited? Let us know in the comment section below!
