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Charlie Woods Falls Short of Junior Ryder Cup Berth After Final-Round Struggle

He must rely on a captain’s pick for Junior Ryder Cup selection after a three-over final round dropped him to tied-ninth at 9-under.

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 lines up a putt Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the Junior PGA Championship at the Purdue Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Charlie Woods of the United States hits a shot in the fairway on the18th hole during the first round of the U.S. Junior Amateur at Brook Hollow Golf Club on July 21, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

Overview

  • Charlie Woods carded a three-over 74 in Friday’s final round at the 49th Junior PGA Championship to finish tied for ninth at 9-under.
  • His result left him four strokes behind the second automatic qualifying spot for the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team, moving him out of contention for a direct berth.
  • With only two auto-qualifiers and one captain’s pick available, Woods now must await selection by Team USA skipper Suzy Whaley.
  • In the second round, the 16-year-old had surged with a 6-under 66 featuring nine birdies, showcasing early contention.
  • His $20 million inheritance trust remains locked until he turns 21, underscoring his father’s strategy to shield him from financial pressures.