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Tiger Woods and his son hug after the teenager hits his first hole-in-one

Tiger Woods and his son hug after the teenager hits his first hole-in-one

Golf legend Tiger Woods shared a heartwarming moment with his son Charlie Woods after the teenager hit the shot of his life.

During the final round of the PNC Championship on Sunday in Orlando, Florida, 15-year-old Charlie reached a milestone by hitting his first hole-in-one.

The impressive shot helped the father-son duo to a second-place finish in the tournament, which pitted 20 major champions along with a family member, according to the Associated Press.

Tiger Woods of the United States reacts with his son Charlie Woods after hitting the first hole-in-one of his career on the fourth hole during the second round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Fla.

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Woods and Charlie celebrated the proud moment with a big hug.

Tiger Woods of the United States reacts with his son Charlie Woods after helping out on the fourth hole during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

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“It was great having dad there,” Charlie said as he shared the moment with his father, according to the AP. “That was so much fun. It was just a perfect 7-iron, just a little nick. Of course I never saw it go in. So that sucks. But that’s okay.”

Woods called it the “thrill of a lifetime” watching Charlie hit a hole-in-one while his eldest child, daughter Sam Woods, served as caddy for the tournament.

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

He added: “I know we didn’t win but it was the fact that we were competing. Nobody really made a mistake out there. We had to earn it and that’s what you want.”

Tiger Woods of the United States reacts with his son Charlie Woods after helping out on the fourth hole during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

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Woods is often seen cheering on Charlie as he begins his own golf career.

According to The Palm Beach Post, Woods was seen on November 4 watching Charlie compete in a high school golf tournament at Miami Shores Country Club.

He also celebrated with Charlie earlier this year when the teenager and his high school teammates received their championship rings after winning the 2023 Florida state championship.

Woods has previously said that as a father, his goal is to both guide and protect his children as they grow into their own children.

“As a parent, you always want to be the children’s protector and guide and teach them skills they need in life when you’re not around,” Woods told Golf Digest in 2022. “And that’s the most important thing about it. Being a parent.”

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