Tiger Woods believes his son Charlie’s ceiling for impressing in golf is “limitless” after he bogeyed a “hole-in-one” for their second-place finish at the PNC Championship.
The former world No. 1 was playing alongside his 15-year-old son in the 36-hole event, where only previous winners or ‘Players’ can play alongside a family member.
Tim Woods took a share of the lead after a round of 59 at the Ritz-Carlton Club in Florida, while hopes of victory were boosted when Charlie made his first career hole-in-one in a thrilling final day.
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Tiger Woods praised his son Charlie Woods for making a hole-in-one at the PNC Championship, saying it was one of the highlights the duo had ever had.
The pair shot 15-under 57 to finish atop the leaderboard on 28th alongside Team Langer, which consisted of two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer and his son Jason, who claimed victory with a dramatic eagle on the first hole;
Woods has previously described the event as his “fifth major”, making his fifth consecutive appearance at the tournament, with the 48-year-old proud of his son’s progress.
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Highlights from the final round of the PNC Family Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Florida
“He (Charlie) has gotten better in every aspect of the game,” Woods said.
“I know he’s been doing it for a long time in front of the media, but being only 15, I think it’s incredible what he’s been able to achieve so far and the ceiling he has is limitless.”
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Tiger Woods teed off to son Charlie after he found the water in his opening round of the two-day event.
Historic ace final day for Woods
Charlie’s first hole-in-one came with a stunning tee shot on the third par four, where he knocked a seven-iron to about six feet on the hole before watching it roll into the cup.
“It was the thrill of a lifetime to be able to have that moment with Charlie, to open his first hole in the bag, Sam (his daughter), just our family and friends,” Woods added. “That’s what this event is about, it’s about about connection and family.
“For us to have that experience together, I know we didn’t win, but it was the fact that we were competing. Nobody really made a mistake. We had to earn it, and that’s what you want to have.” : To the Langers. they played great.”
After receiving his first ace, Woods Jr. said, “It was great when Dad was there. It was just a perfect little cut. So it was all right.” :
What next for Tiger?
Tiger’s appearance was his first at an event since missing the cut at The Open in July and undergoing back surgery in September to ease spasms and pain he’s experienced during the 2024 season, and Woods missed Hero World earlier this month. to the Challenge.
“I’m nowhere near competitive,” Woods admitted on the PGA Tour website.
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The Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis weighed in on Woods’ missed cut at Royal Troon in July and whether he will continue to play in the future.
He later added: “I did a few things here and there. It’s a workout, every day, and I’ll continue to improve until next year.”
Woods has committed to the inaugural TGL when it begins in January, where he will represent Juniper Links in an indoor golf league that combines virtual and real-time golf, although he has yet to confirm his full 2025 schedule.
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