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Charlie Woods Charges to T-5 at Junior PGA Championship

After firing a 6-under 66 in round two at Purdue, the 16-year-old is vying for one of two automatic spots on the Junior Ryder Cup team.

Charlie Woods hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the U.S. Junior Amateur at Brook Hollow Golf Club on July 21, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
Dec 22, 2024; Orlando, Florida, [USA]; Charlie Woods hits a hole in one on the fourth hole during the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Charlie Woods hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the U.S. Junior Amateur at Brook Hollow Golf Club on July 21, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
Charlie Woods of the United States hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the second round of the U.S. Junior Amateur at Trinity Forest Golf Club on July 22, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

Overview

  • Charlie Woods fired a 6-under par 66 in round two at the Junior PGA Championship to climb to 7-under overall.
  • His combined 7-under score leaves him tied for fifth, seven strokes back of leader Lunden Esterline with two rounds to play.
  • The 16-year-old’s choice to skip defending his South Florida PGA Junior Cup crown highlights his focus on national competition.
  • Last week’s missed cut at the U.S. Junior Amateur followed his AJGA victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May.
  • Woods is pursuing one of two automatic berths on the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team awarded to the tournament’s top two finishers.