Many young golfers in the industry have one dream – to eventually become a PGA Tour pro. And that stays the same for Tiger Woods’s son, Charlie Woods. We all know becoming a PGA Tour professional requires more than just a passion for the sport. Not everyone can prove themselves worthy, but in Charlie’s case, golf isn’t just a hobby for him. It’s way more than that, thanks to his dad.

So we get the gist as to why he would want to make a career out of it even though he is not part of his school team right now.

Yes, you read it right!

Despite his achievements this year, Woods will miss out on high school golf tournaments at The Benjamin School. The competition includes the Golf-Varsity-Boys and Golf-JV-Boys events. However, his ultimate dream of being a PGA Tour pro will not be affected.

By this, we mean there are only two main routes to PGA membership in the US as per a report by Golf Monthly. And let us tell you, none of them are simple.

The first is the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program, and the second is the PGA Golf Management University Program. Quite a mouthful, right?

Well, these are just the names, and the PGA PGM Associate Program requires its candidates to pass a background check. In addition, they should complete four Qualifying Level courses. After that, the candidate must pass the Player Ability Test (PAT) within 15 shots of the course rating and join the PGA PGM 3.1 Associate Program. So it’s not going to be a straightforward journey for little Woods.

In contrast, the PGA Golf Management University Program offers a degree in golf-related fields, which includes internship experience and player development opportunities. But what if Woods wants to pursue his dream outside the US? Well, there are some options for that as well.

Can Charlie Woods pursue his dream in the UK?

The answer to that is yes. If Charlie Woods wants to become a professional golfer in the UK, there are primarily two options for him to select. He can either consider pursuing the Foundation Degree in Professional Golf Studies (FdSc) or the Diploma in Higher Education Golf Studies (DipHE). These programs combine part-time study with hands-on experience under the guidance of a PGA Training Professional. So, it’s kind of a win-win situation for Woods.

It’s going to require Woods more than just dedication, as this can take up to nine years in the US and at least three years in the UK. To add to that, Charlie also needs to meet the handicap requirements, which include passing the Player Ability Test (PAT) in the US or maintaining a maximum handicap index of 6.4 for men and 8.4 for women in the UK.

While this may sound tough, Charlie Woods can certainly achieve it, as he is always going to have his father’s guidance. And who knows, maybe he will inspire others to follow in his footsteps. So, what do you think? Can Charlie Woods show he has what it takes to be a PGA Tour Pro? Let us know in the comment section below!