Tiger Woods turned 49 on December 30, 2024! It’s hard to believe he’s just a year away from being eligible for the PGA Tour Champions. We are not sure as to what Big Cat did for his birthday, but his son Charlie played some golf. NUCLR Golf reported that their team “had the pleasure of spending some time with Charlie Woods today on the range.”

They continued, “Couldn’t have been a nicer kid. Absolutely rips it too.” Interestingly, according to the Nuclrgolf  team, “This was his first time using a Long Drive setup, and he was carrying it over 300 yards (easily)… at 15 years old!” The young spirit has zeal and fire inside him just as much as his father. The 15-year-old has a speed more than the world no. 1 Scottie Scheffler, and surprisingly, he is still a junior player.

Currently, Charlie Woods studies at Benjamin Buccaneers at the regional level. According to the South Florida Junior Golf of the PGA of America’s official website, Charlie Woods almost got hold of the Martin Downs Medalist Tour victory in 2024. The report says that he finished with a 3-way tie at 2 at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida, after two rounds of the event. Well, that’s not all! The 15-year-old shocked everyone even during the recent PNC Championship.

Charlie Woods impressed Tiger Woods with an ace

Charlie Woods is truly the spitting image of his dad, Tiger Woods, both on and off the golf course. At just 15 years old, he’s already making a name for himself in the world of golf. One of the most jaw-dropping moments came when Charlie recorded his very first hole-in-one during the PNC Championship. Can you believe it? Although the Woods did not win the event, it was a true moment of happiness for them.

He aced the par-3 fourth hole at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in the final round, knocking it in from an impressive 175 yards with a 7-iron! “It was a perfect 7-iron, so I just kind of hit it with a little cut,” Charlie said shortly after the shot. He laughed and added, “I didn’t think it went in. I don’t believe anybody until I go up there and see it.” Now, the golfing world has a lot of expectations from Jr. Woods, but shockingly, Tiger Woods does not think the same.

During the PNC Championship, the 82x PGA Tour champion said, “Yes, he’s my son. He’s going to have the last name, and he’s going to be part of the sport.” But he quickly added, “I just want him to be himself and just be your own person.” It’s such a refreshing and realistic approach—what parent wouldn’t want that for their child?

The blend of legacy and aspiration is palpable, and the upcoming season could see Charlie carve out his own identity in the sport while carrying forward the Woods name. So grab your clubs and stay tuned, because this father-son duo is just getting started, and we can’t wait to witness the next chapter in their extraordinary story!