The legendary Tiger Woods is a name in golf that requires no introduction. But this former Hall of Famer has been away from the greens for a while. The reason was his wrecking health and a period of rehabilitation to recover from the injuries. Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Woods, who has already started walking in the footsteps of his father.
While Woods now stays away from the golf course due to his periodical hiatus from golf, Charlie continues to carry his father’s legacy. Let’s explore the little wonder boy’s 2023 golf schedule!
Charlie Woods’ 2023 schedule amid Tiger Woods’ recovery break
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Tiger Woods had an accident back in 2021, which sabotaged the golfer’s professional life drastically. His right leg was severely affected, which required emergency action, and he undertook surgery by inserting a rod into his tibia and screws and pins into his ankle.
For some time, his health was fine, but during the Masters Tournament, the health situation got worse, and he had to step back from the major at Augusta National. The reason was the plantar fasciitis, which started bothering him again. Hence, the golf god took a major hiatus from golf completely and decided to rest. Now, lately, Woods is seen accompanying his son during the events Charlie participates in.
Though Tiger controls himself from the lure of greens, he caddies his son to the course. As Charlie’s next venture, he will make an appearance at the Notah Begay III Junior National Championship. Then, at the PNC Championship, the father and son duo is also likely to be seen.
Charlie’s schedule reflects his physical agility. Is he giving competition to his father in this department as well?
The similarities and differences between Woods Junior vs. Woods Senior
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If one considers their teenage days, Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods have a lot of similarities and differences. Tiger Woods had several accomplishments as a junior golfer at the age of 13 and had already made a name for himself. But he was lean. Charlie, however, is muscular and tall.
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Added to that, there are a few differences in their style of swing. Tiger’s early swings consisted of hip rotations and leg breaks, but Charlie uses footwork and modern skills for much more effective putting. Of course, Woods teaches his son the best. And being the son that he is, Charlie quite carries off his father’s guidance well.
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