Charlie Woods will make an emotional return to competitive golf at the prestigious Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, his first tournament since the passing of his grandmother, Kultida Woods, on February 4th. The 16-year-old will join an elite field at TPC Myrtle Beach from February 28th to March 2nd, featuring 31 top-50 juniors, marking a significant moment in his young career.

Amid this anticipated return, Sun Day Red, Tiger Woods‘s clothing brand, dropped a cryptic teaser on February 15th with the caption “Next on the tee,” scheduled for a February 18th reveal. The timing of this mysterious announcement has drawn particular attention during this pivotal moment for the Woods family.

NUCLR GOLF posted on their X account, “🚨👀🏌🏽‍♂️ #NEW: Tiger Woods’ clothing brand Sun Day Red is teasing an announcement set for February 18th captioned ‘Next on the tee’ with the following photo.” Tiger Woods has always been the face of the brand so it has created quite a stir in the community as to who could it possibly be. His own son would be the most plausible answer.

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Charlie’s connection with Sun Day Red runs deep. His involvement with the brand began at the 2024 PNC Championship, where his viral hole-in-one moment while wearing Sun Day Red gear captured the golf world’s attention. More recently, he played a crucial role in developing the Pioneer Cypress LE golf shoe, with Tiger revealing his son’s significant input during the design phase. This growing involvement suggests Charlie is carving his own path in the family business.

The mysterious February 18th announcement comes ten days before Charlie’s emotional return at the DJ World Junior Championship, so the timing seems far from coincidental. The silhouetted figure has already sparked intense debate among golf fans, with speculation ranging from potential new athlete signings to deeper Woods family involvement.

As anticipation builds for Sun Day Red’s announcement, social media has become a hotbed of theories and discussion. Meanwhile, Charlie’s competitive return at TPC Myrtle Beach looms large, where his skill will be tested against an elite junior field.

Fan theories run wild over the mysterious silhouette

Golf enthusiasts have flooded social media with their interpretations of Sun Day Red’s cryptic post. The overwhelming sentiment points to Charlie Woods, with fans declaring “Charlie duh” and “Probably sponsoring Charlie.” Some have taken a deeper interest in the business implications, with one observer noting, “Charlie is getting his NIL payments lined up early!” The comment recalls earlier speculation from 2023 when rumors swirled about Charlie potentially signing with Greyson Clothiers after he was spotted wearing their apparel at multiple tournaments. While those rumors never materialized, they highlighted the golf world’s early interest in Charlie’s commercial potential.

Some fans went even further with their theories, asking, “Is nobody gonna mention that it could potentially be Charlie?” and speculating about “Charlie turning pro?” While such suggestions might seem premature for the 16-year-old, who currently ranks 1,022nd in AJGA standings, they reflect the heightened expectations that come with the Woods name.

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However, another compelling theory has emerged among fans. “Silhouette look like Scottie or Rory, wouldn’t be shocked if it’s Rory” and “That’s a Scottie finish,” suggest some enthusiasts. These observations aren’t without merit: Rory McIlroy has been one of Tiger Woods’ closest confidants on tour, often serving as a mentor figure to Charlie, while Scottie Scheffler’s close relationship with the Woods family has been evident during numerous practice rounds with Tiger Woods. Both pros’ distinctive swing finishes bear some resemblance to the mysterious silhouette.

Between simple queries of “Hmmm… who could it be?” and confident declarations of “100% Rory,” the golf community remains divided on what Sun Day Red’s announcement might reveal.

Will Sun Day Red’s mysterious announcement add another milestone to the Woods legacy? Golf fans will have their answer on February 18th. Until then, the speculation continues. Let us know in the comments section below who you think the silhouette represents!