In the small world of golf, Tiger Woods’ big name is synonymous with greatness. What’s nail-biting about this association, though, is the legacy that comes with it—better lived and understood by no one else as Charlie Woods. In recent times, it’s not just Mr.T who has been capturing the attention of golf enthusiasts; his young prodigal son, Charlie, has been making waves of his own.
The young golfer was put on the spot recently after the echoes of the 2023 Notah Begay III Invitational settled in the golfing community. Now, weeks after the challenging showdown, news about a happy Tiger Woods and a surpassing win has hit the headlines, and the fans have erupted in chaos!
Charlie Woods rakes the greens with a win
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At the 2023 Notah Begay III Invitational, Charlie was seen on the greens with Tiger Woods, who shadowed his son as a caddie. Tiger’s presence on the greens with Charlie was a euphoric moment for the fans, and so, hopes for Charlie’s play saw an uproar. Irrespective of all the buzz, a challenging performance had the golfer finish tied for 23rd place. Seeing the play, the fans were left disappointed. Now, news about Charlie scoring a team win has made it to the top, gaining back the player’s momentum.
Palm Beach Post broke the news that in a triumph for the high school golf scene, Charlie Woods showcased his talent by playing a crucial role in his team’s State Championship victory at the Mission Inn Resort. As per the news report, the air was charged with fervor, and a happy father Woods was seen on the sidelines cheering for his son as he drove his team to the win.
Under the warm Floridan sun, 14-year-old Charlie contributed to the team’s gleaming success by securing a T24 solo finish in a field that was largely dominated by seniors. The championship marked Charlie’s school’s—Benjamin’s—impressive fourth consecutive title win, and this added to the celebration of Charlie’s accomplishments on the green.
Charlie Woods helped his high school team to win the State Championship yesterday at the Mission Inn Resort with Tiger watching on from the sidelines. Charlie came T24 in the individual which was dominated by seniors. It was Benjamin’s 4th title in a row.
📸 Palm Beach Post pic.twitter.com/pzaqAfCjU5
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) November 16, 2023
As expected, fans reacted to Charlie’s win after his slump at the last event. Here’s a quick look at what the fans have been thinking and what they have said.
Fans react to Charlie’s triumph and tribulations on the greens
The fans’ reactions to the team’s win and Charlie’s participation were mixed. With the weight of Tiger’s legacy on his back, Charlie’s play is often compared to what his father achieved at his age. While some comments insinuated that Charlie needs to up his game, others were happy with the results.
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A fan saw the game unfold in person and commented that the tension on the golf course was palpable as Jax school narrowly missed the top spot, securing a commendable second place. The user said,
Jax school finished second by two shots
— Travis Fulton (@travisfulton) November 16, 2023
Another fan gave a nuanced perspective on Jr. Woods’ performance. The user acknowledged his talent while cautioning against premature media attention.
No offense to Charlie. He is a good junior golfer.
I think we need to pump the brakes on covering him in media.
He's almost 15. Remember how good tiger was when he was 15?
Not comparable
— gasgarian (@mdz9999) November 16, 2023
A user had a critical assessment of Charlie’s standing among his peers, highlighting the mix of age groups in the competition. The fan said,
Of the 25 people ahead of him, only 6 were seniors. One was an eighth grader. Solid performance by him, but accuracy still matters.
— KK (@ButlerMidget) November 16, 2023
A netizen started a bit of friendly banter with the opponent team, comparing Charlie’s achievements to someone named Jack’s son.
Don’t see jacks son doing this!!! @Jacquarious49
— Albert O’Connell (@aoconnell69) November 16, 2023
A straightforward user cut the chase and said that the numerical standings do not matter, meaning that the specific rankings won’t capture the essence of Charlie’s performance.
24th 26th facts don’t matter
— Steven Jones (@tOSUSteve) November 16, 2023
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A fan showed support and posted an encouraging comment that recognized Charlie’s age and the need for patience and growth. The user said,
Charlie’s only 14 give him time to grow and mature. T24 is really good!
— Todd Quirk (@ToddQuirk1) November 16, 2023
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