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Charlie Woods Shows Improvement but Falls Short in US Open Qualifier

The 16-year-old golfer shot a 3-over-par 75, seven strokes shy of advancing, marking progress from last year’s performance.

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 missed US Open qualification for the second consecutive year, finishing seven strokes short at a Florida local qualifier.
  • His 3-over-par 75 was a marked improvement from his 2024 attempt, where he carded a 9-over-par 81.
  • The qualifier, held at Wellington Golf Club, featured a competitive field with only five players advancing to the next round.
  • Fans expressed support for Charlie on social media, commending his resilience and performance given his age and the level of competition.
  • Charlie’s next tournament appearance is scheduled for the Team TaylorMade Invitational, set to take place from May 25–28, 2025.