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Charlie Woods Shows Progress in Second U.S. Open Qualifying Attempt

The 16-year-old golfer improved his score by six strokes but fell short of advancing, drawing widespread support for his resilience and growth.

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 at the Wellington Golf Club during the 2025 U.S. Open local qualifier, missing the cut by seven strokes.
  • This marked a significant improvement from his 2024 attempt, where he shot a 9-over-par 81 in the same stage of qualifying.
  • The performance highlighted both his development as a young golfer and the challenges of competing in a highly competitive field.
  • Golf fans expressed strong support for Charlie on social media, praising his resilience and acknowledging the pressures of his family legacy.
  • While some fans tempered expectations about his professional prospects, many remain optimistic about his future in the sport.