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Charlie Woods Falls Short in 2025 U.S. Open Qualifying Despite Improved Performance

The 16-year-old golfer missed the cut by seven strokes at Wellington Golf Club, showing progress from last year’s attempt while drawing public support.

Dec 21, 2024; Orlando, Florida, [USA]; Charlie Woods chips out of the fourth hole bunker during the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 21: Tiger Woods and his son Charlie Woods look over a putt on the fifth hole during the first round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 21, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Charlie Woods, left, hands a club to his father Tiger Woods during warm-ups for a match between Tiger Wood's Jupiter Links Golf Club and Boston Common Golf, part of the TMRW Golf League (TGL), Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Overview

  • Charlie Woods shot a 3-over-par 75 in the U.S. Open local qualifier at Wellington Golf Club, finishing seven strokes behind the cutoff for advancement.
  • This year’s score marked a significant improvement from his 9-over-par 81 in the 2024 qualifier, reflecting his growth as a young golfer.
  • The Wellington qualifier offered just five spots for advancement out of a competitive field of 84 players, part of the demanding two-stage U.S. Open qualification process.
  • Tiger Woods, sidelined for the 2025 season after Achilles surgery, continues to support his son’s journey as fans rallied on social media to praise Charlie’s resilience.
  • Charlie’s next competitive appearance is scheduled for the Team TaylorMade Invitational from May 25-28, as he continues to develop his skills.