Tiger Woods praises son Charlie Woods for hole-in-one and second-place finish for Team Woods at PNC Championship | Golf News

Tiger Woods believes his son Charlie’s opportunities to impress in golf are “limitless” after he shot a hole-in-one in second place at the PNC Championship.

The former world No. 1 played alongside his 15-year-old son in the 36-hole scramble event, where only previous winners of a major or The Players are eligible to tee off with a family member.

Team Woods held a share of the lead after an opening round of 59 at the Ritz-Carlton Club in Florida, while hopes of victory grew as Charlie shot the first hole-in-one of his career on a thrilling final day.

The pair managed a 15-under 57 to finish at the top of the leaderboard at 28 under, along with Team Langer – made up of two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer and his son Jason, who secured victory with a dramatic eagle in the first game . out of the hole.

Woods has previously referred to this event as his “fifth major,” marking his fifth consecutive year participating in the tournament. The 48-year-old is proud of his son’s progress.

“He (Charlie) has gotten better in every facet of the game,” Woods said. “This is a commitment to train and develop as a player. I think most of us forget that he’s only 15 years old.”

“I know he’s been doing this in front of the media for a long time, but being only 15, I think it’s incredible what he’s achieved so far and the ceiling he has is limitless.”

Historic ace for Woods on the last day

Charlie’s first hole-in-one came with a stunning drive on the par-3 quarter, where he hit a seven-iron about six feet from the hole before watching it roll into the cup.

“It was the thrill of my life to experience that moment with Charlie, making his first hole-in-one, Sam (his daughter) on the ball, just our family and friends,” Woods added. “That’s what this event is about. It’s about bonding and family.”

“I know we didn’t win so we could have this experience together, but it was because of the fact that we competed. Nobody out there really made a mistake. We had to earn it and that’s what you want. Hats off to the Langers – they played great.”

On getting his first ace, Woods Jnr said: “It was great having Dad there. That was so much fun. It was just a perfect seven iron, a little cut in there. Of course I never saw it go in. So this.” sucks. But that’s okay.”

What’s next for Tiger?

Tiger’s appearance was definitely his first at an event since he missed the cut at The Open in July and underwent back surgery in September to relieve cramps and pain he suffered during the 2024 season Woods was unable to compete in the Hero World Challenge earlier this month.

“I’m nowhere near being able to be competitive,” Woods admitted on the PGA Tour website. “I’m a great scramble partner. We formed a great team this week and that’s the beauty of it.”

He later added: “I did a few things here and there. I can throw a few punches here and there. It’s about training every day, doing the little things and continuing to develop, and I will continue into next year.”

Woods has committed to the inaugural TGL tournament when it begins in January, where he will represent “Juniper Links” in the indoor golf league that combines virtual and real-time golf, although he has his full schedule for 2025 has not yet been confirmed.

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