Remember how Charlie Woods finished brilliantly at the 2023 Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship? Well, if you don’t, then let us remind you. Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, proved that he’s a force to be reckoned with in the golf world last year. At the 2023 Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship, Charlie captured the title position in the 14-15 age division at Mission Inn in Orlando with a thrilling performance.

Here’s how it went down: Charlie carded a career-best 66 in the final round, including a clutch birdie putt on the last hole to seal the victory. This came after a stellar second round, where he sank nine birdies, and having his dad as his caddie kept Charlie grounded, he said. “We just stay in our own little world. We take it one shot at a time. He puts me in my place.” Charlie’s win echoed his dad’s iconic style by showcasing his ability to rise to the occasion and deliver under pressure. Now this year, another golf superstar’s kid is ready to rule the greens at the same event with his father.

The golf world is ready to see another prodigy

Jraice Finau, son of the Tour pro, Tony Finau, is teeing up at the 2024 Boys Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship. Ryan Burr caught up with the duo after a solid morning round at Koasati Pines. They shared what makes this quality time on the course so special.

“Jraice Finau shares a love for the game of golf with his dad, @pgatour star Tony Finau, and is excited to follow in his dad’s footsteps, which is why they’re here competing in the 2024 Boys @nb3jgnc”, read the latest post by Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship on X.

When asked how he feels about the sport, Jraice explained exactly why fans say he is following in his father’s footsteps. “Golf means a lot to me, since its what I wanna do when i grow older. I just think that, i need to keep working on it,” said Finau Jr.

Jraice is one of Finau’s five kids and the oldest. He and his wife, Alayna, come from big families, he once shared. Well, it isn’t the first time that the fans will be witnessing Finau together, as the golfer missed one of his important tournaments to watch his son’s game earlier this year.

Tony Finau is the best dad ever

For Tony Finau, his family came first. The six-time PGA Tour winner skipped the Black Desert Championship in Utah to cheer and coach on his 12-year-old son Jraice at the 13U PGA Junior League Championship in Frisco, Texas. “But I couldn’t miss my son’s tournament,” Finau said with a smile.

As Jraice’s coach and biggest supporter, Finau was passionate about teaching his son valuable life lessons through golf. “Talent takes you to the doorsteps, but your work ethic is what’s going to get you there,” he emphasized.

As Finau watched Jraice grow and improve on the course, he acknowledged the challenges of being a famous father. “He wasn’t listening as well as he did when he was younger,” Finau joked. But he was serious about instilling grit and a strong work ethic in Jraice.

Finau knew the glamorous life of a pro golfer could be misleading, saying, “We worked at the course and then went to eat at a steakhouse later… but he didn’t see what I went through 25 years ago.” That week, it was all about fun and competition for the Finau family.

Now what’s left to see is how they will perform this time. What do you think? Will the Finau’s be able to clinch the title? Let us know in the comment section below!