Justin Thomas Promises to Give the ‘Little Punk’ Charlie Woods a Hard Time While Subtly Making an Unexpected Confession

The PNC Championship is poised to deliver an unforgettable tournament as parent-child duos dominate the Floridian greens. Among the notable pairs, Tiger Woods and his son Charlie Woods have been spotted gearing up on the golf course, setting the stage for an intriguing showdown. Amidst all this hubbub, Justin Thomas, who is set to tee off against the Woods alongside his father, shared some intriguing insights about his budding rivalry with Jr Woods.

As the two teams square off in the opening round of the 36-hole tournament, a narrative of enduring familial bonds takes center stage. The camaraderie between the Thomas and Woods families has become a notable subplot, and Thomas can’t help but commend the skills of his young opponent.

Justin Thomas is in total awe of Charlie Woods

Seems like Tiger Woods’s young cub is gearing up to become the next sensation in the golfing world. Despite his young age, Charlie Woods is already becoming the talk of the golfing town, and the latest person to chime in was none other than Justin Thomas.

The 2X major winner spoke about Charlie Woods’s striking growth as a golfer and the love the young golfer harbors for the sport and said, “So I think he started about right here, and he hits farther than I do now. It’s really cool because, you know, Charlie’s starting to really… I mean, he’s always loved and been obsessed with the game, but he’s starting to kind of develop those skills, and it’s impressive.”

He continued with candor and punches in some light-hearted teasing. Thomas, while recognizing Woods’ talents, playfully emphasizes the 14-year-old’s youthful exuberance, referring to him as a “little punk kid.” “But you know, he’s still at 14. So he’s still a little punk kid. And I like to give him a hard time. But I know that we’ll have a great time with those two.”

The friendly banter between Justin Thomas and Charlie Woods adds a layer of excitement to the tournament, injecting a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship into the competitive atmosphere. While Charlie has obviously started making some monumentally strategic decisions to further his achievements on the course, it is only a matter of time before the world of golf starts acknowledging his sincerity.

Justin Thomas and Charlie Woods keep growing closer over the years

This banter between the two “brothers”, only underscores the genuine affection and rapport that have developed between the families over the years. As Tiger Woods said of Thomas and his son “We have become so close that I think Charlie’s like Justin’s little brother he never had, and Justin has become the little brother I never had.”

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Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods, who have come so close to victory in the PNC Championships 2021 will surely be stepping up their swings this time. Looks like Justin Thomas and his father are in for a tough competition ahead. While the Thomas family bragged about their victory at the Woods’ Christmas dinner, the tables might just turn this time.

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