Overview

• Benjamin School coach Toby Harbeck told The Palm Beach Post that the 16-year-old has trimmed about 10 pounds and is ready to lead the high school lineup.
• Woods won the AJGA Team TaylorMade Invitational in May, marking his first victory on the circuit and a key step in his junior résumé.
• He finished tied for ninth at the Junior PGA Championship after reaching the final round, a strong rebound following a missed cut at the U.S. Junior Amateur.
• Given the qualification criteria, his recent results leave his Junior Ryder Cup hopes reliant on discretionary selection rather than automatic qualification.
• Harbeck said teammates are protective as media attention follows Woods, and noted Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren often attend events in supportive roles.