00:00 – Charlie Woods Rebounds But Misses U.S. Junior Amateur Cut | Golf Update
02:36 – Charlie Woods & PGA Tour Sons Headline U.S. Junior Amateur | Lefty Takeover
07:46 – Charlie Woods Struggles in U.S. Junior Amateur Round 1: Score, Cut Line, and More
1. Charlie Woods Rebounds But Misses U.S. Junior Amateur Cut | Golf Update
Charlie Woods shows resilience with improved second-round score at U.S. Junior Amateur but misses cut at 14-over. Analysis of his 81 at Brook Hollow and 74 at Trinity Forest.
Tiger Woods spotted supporting son during tournament where he won 3 titles. Highlights include Charlie’s AJGA victory earlier this year and second consecutive Junior Amateur cut miss.
Tournament updates: Mason Howell claims medalist at 7-under, while notable advances include defending champ Trevor Gutschewski, PGA Tour participant Miles Russell (16), and Cameron Kuchar.
2. Charlie Woods & PGA Tour Sons Headline U.S. Junior Amateur | Lefty Takeover
The 77th U.S. Junior Amateur at Trinity Forest Golf Club features Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, alongside other PGA Tour legacy players: Jackson Byrd (Jonathan Byrd’s son), Trevor Gutschewski (defending champion), and Cameron Kuchar (Matt Kuchar’s son).
Top-ranked lefties dominate the field: World No. 18 Miles Russell, Luke Colton (Vanderbilt commit), and Tyler Watts (Tennessee commit).
Watch for 14-year-old Daniil Sokolov (first Qatari in USGA history) and local favorite Reese Roberts (Dallas native). The championship runs through July 26 with stroke play cutting to match play on Wednesday.
3. Charlie Woods Struggles in U.S. Junior Amateur Round 1: Score, Cut Line, and More
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, shot 81 (11-over) in the first round of the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur at Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, leaving him tied for 242nd. The projected cut line is 2-over par. Can he recover in Round 2?
– Scorecard breakdown: 6 bogeys/worse in first 8 holes, finished with 43-38.
– Leaders: Kailer Stone and Qiyou Wu at 5-under.
– Cut line concerns: Needs significant improvement to make top 64.
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Charlie Woods rebounds but misses US Junior amateur cut. Golf update. Imagine the pressure of stepping onto a golf course knowing your father is watching, especially when he’s one of the greatest golfers of all time. That’s the reality Charlie Woods faced this week at the US Junior Amateur Championship in Texas. Despite the immense expectations, Woods, now 16, struggled initially, shooting an 11 over 81 on Monday at Brook Hollow Golf Club. But here’s where it gets interesting. Charlie bounced back with a three over 74 the next day at Trinity Forest Golf Club. However, his total of 14 over 155 over the two days placed him well outside the three over cut, meaning he couldn’t advance to the match play stage. And this is the part most people miss. Woods has shown flashes of brilliance before. In 2024, he qualified for the same tournament, but missed match play after rounds of 82 to 80. Yet, he celebrated a major milestone in May by winning his first significant American Junior Golf Association title with a six under 66. This year, even though he didn’t qualify for match play, he had support from his father, Tiger Woods, who was spotted following him during the competition. Tiger dominated the US Junior Amateur from 1991 to 1993, winning three consecutive titles. So, what does this mean for Charlie’s future? It’s a mixed bag. While he’s clearly talented, he’s still learning how to handle the spotlight and the pressure that comes with being Tiger Wood’s son. On the bright side, other young golfers are making waves. Mason Howell, an 18-year-old from Georgia, emerged as the medalist with a two-day score of seven under 134. Not only did he secure first place, but he also qualified for the prestigious US Open earlier this year. Other notable players who advanced to match play include Trevor Gutski, the defending champion, Miles Russell, a 16-year-old who has already played in three PGA Tour events in the past two seasons, and Cameron Cooer, the son of longtime PGA Tour player Matt Cooer. This tournament is a melting pot of talent, and while Charlie Woods may have missed out on match play this time, his journey is far from over. What do you think? Should we expect more from Charlie given his father’s legacy or is it too early to draw conclusions? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Charlie Woods and PGA Tour sons headline US Junior Amateur Lefty Takeover. Brace yourself because the future of golf is here and it’s looking incredibly familiar. The US Junior Amateur Championship at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas is teeing off this week and the lineup is packed with some very recognizable names for sons of current or former PGA Tour legends are stepping onto the course. Each carrying a legacy that’s hard to ignore. Let’s dive into the stories behind Jackson Bird, Trevor Gutski, Cameron Cooer, and of course, Charlie Woods. Jackson Bird, the 18-year-old son of Jonathan Bird, a five-time PGA Tour winner and 2002 Rookie of the Year, is no stranger to the spotlight. Earlier this year, he finished as the runner up to Russell at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley. This fall, he’ll be heading to Clemson University where his uncle Jordan Bird serves as the head coach. Talk about keeping it in the family. Then there’s Trevor Gutski, also 18 and the son of three-time corn ferry Tour winner Scott Gutski. Trevor is back to defend his US Junior title, a feat last accomplished by Nick Dunlap in 2022. Despite missing the cut at the US Open last month, he bounced back impressively, winning the Western Junior. This fall, he’ll start his college journey at the University of Florida. Cameron Cooer at 17 is making his USGAA debut. He recently finished as the runner-up to Gutski at the Western Junior and has verbally committed to Texas Christian University TCU. His father, Matt Cooer, is a golfing legend with nine PGA Tour wins, nine Rider and President’s Cup appearances, an Olympic bronze medal, and a USGA championship under his belt. But here’s where it gets controversial. The spotlight inevitably falls on Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of 15time major champion Tiger Woods. Charlie is competing in his second straight US junior, a tournament his father won three times. He’s a rising junior at the Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, Florida, and has been making waves in the golfing world, recently winning the Team Tailor Made Invitational and climbing the AJA rankings. But does the pressure of living up to his father’s legacy help or hinder his performance? This year’s field is massive with 264 players from 38 states in 33 countries. The top 64 players after 36 holes of stroke play will advance to the first round of match play on Wednesday with the 36 hole final scheduled for Saturday. Now let’s talk about the lefties taking over the top spots. The top three players in the field, Miles Russell, Luke Coloulton, and Tyler Watts, are all left-handed and ranked in the top 50 of the official World Golf Ranking. Russell, the highest ranked at number 18, has already committed to Florida State and has an impressive list of victories, including the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and the AGA Simplify Boys Championship. But the US Junior title has eluded him so far. Luke Coloulton, an 18-year-old from Frisco, Texas, is ranked number 25 and has already played in five USG Championships. He’s a two-time defending champion of the Terracotta Amateur and has committed to Vanderbilt. Tyler Watts, ranked number 45, has had an incredible summer, winning the Sunana Amateur with a record-breaking score and reaching the final of the North and South Amateur. He’s committed to the University of Tennessee. And this is the part most people miss. Tyler Malwin, a 17-year-old from Fleming Island, Florida, is making his US Junior debut. He already has a USGA title, winning the US Amateur Football Championship with future Vanderbilt teammate Will Hartman. He also won the Canadian men’s amateur and tied for 65th at the PGA Tours RBC Canadian Open. Let’s not forget Denil Soalof, a 14-year-old from Qatar, making history as the first player from his country to compete in a USGA championship. Born in South Korea to Russian parents, Sokalof moved to Qatar at age 5 and has already made a name for himself, winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Arab Junior Championship. Finally, there’s some home state pride with 17 Texans in the field, including 18-year-old Ree Roberts from Dallas. Roberts is a Missouri snee and attended the same high school as twotime US junior champion Jordan Speath. He’s already won Spath’s AJ event and the Texas state amateur at Trinity Forest. So, what do you think? Does the pressure of carrying a famous name help or hinder these young golfers? And how will the lefties fare against the rest of the field? Share your thoughts in the comments. We’d love to hear your take. Charlie Woods struggles in US Junior Amateur round one, score, cut line, and more. Under immense pressure and in the glare of public scrutiny, Charlie Woods got off to a rocky start in round one of the US Junior Amateur Championship, leaving fans wondering if he can still find his footing. Charlie, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and son of golfing icon Tiger Woods, carded an 81 plus 11 on July 21st at Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas. That score places him tied for 242nd in a field of 264 competitors, making the projected cut line of plus two seem a distant target. But here’s where it gets controversial. Should a player with his pedigree be judged more harshly? Or could this be simply a tough day on a challenging course? From the very first hole, Charlie wrestled with consistency. Playing under the Benjamin school golf team hat, he recorded bogeies, or worse on six of his first eight holes. He managed to steady the ship slightly with a par on number 12, only to be undone again by double bogeies on numbers 13 and 16. A lone birdie on 18 offered a glimmer of hope before a bogey on the opening tee of his inward nine signaled more headwinds to come. Hole by hole breakdown. Number 10, bogey 4. Number 11, bogey 5. Number 12, par 4. Number 13, double bogey 6. Number 14, par 4. Number 15, bogey 6. Number 16, double bogey five. Number 17, double bogey, six. Number 18, birdie, three. Number one, bogey five. Number two, par four. Number three, double bogey six. Number four, par three. Number five, par five. Number six, par four. Number seven, par four. Number eight, bogey four. Number nine, birdie three. Total out 38 in 43 81 + 11. Stroke play in junior golf means every stroke over 36 holes counts toward making the cut. This year, the 264 player field will be whittleled to the top 64 after two rounds. Trinity Forest Golf Club will then host the head-to-head match play duels, culminating in a championship match on July 26th. California’s Kerstone and China’s Chio Wu share the 36 hole lead at five under, setting the bar significantly below the projected cut of plus two. Past US Junior Amateur champions include modern greats Scotty Sheoffller 2013, Jordan Speath, 2009, 2011, and Tiger Woods himself, 1991 to93. And this is the part most people miss. The course demands precision off the tea, shot making on tricky greens, and mental toughness, traits that even the best sometimes struggle to summon in round one. Controversy and comment hook. Is the extra attention on Charlie unfair, or is that simply the reality of being Tiger Woods’s son? Could his struggles be chocked up to nerves, or does this suggest deeper mechanics to fix? Do you agree that his pedigree brings tougher scrutiny, or should his performance be judged purely on its own merits? Charlie te’s off again at 8:43 a.m. Tuesday on number one at Trinity Forest. Will he overcome the rough start, or will the cutline prove unforgiving? Share your thoughts below. Do you think he can stage a comeback or was round one a sign of things to come?
