Charlie Woods shined on the big stage again, stepping up with a clutch performance while adding another milestone to a rapidly rising junior golf career
Charlie Woods is 16 years old(Image: Getty)
At just 16 years old, Charlie Woods stepped into the spotlight and delivered a performance that echoed the competitive fire of his father, 15-time major champion Tiger Woods.
Over the weekend, Woods tied for the low final round of the day to lead The Benjamin School to its second Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 1A team title in three years.
The junior golfer, whose contrasting success has shed light on Kai Trump’s recent struggles, carded a 4-under 68 at Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, including a birdie on the final hole that sealed the win for his team.
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The Benjamin School entered the state finals as the No. 1 seed after a strong region qualifier. Woods’ final round surge helped the Buccaneers rally past The First Academy by five shots, clinching the 2025 title.
The team finished four strokes under par as a group, the only squad to post under-par in the demanding state finals field.
Individually, Woods tied for 4th at 2-under, just behind medalist Mingbo Jiang and teammate Andrew Tsar.
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Watching from the gallery was Tiger Woods himself, and he was seen walking the course through the round.
However, Tiger has been clear that he does not want Charlie to be compared to him, saying, “He’s a kid. Don’t compare him to me because he’s not me. He’s Charlie.”
Outside of the state championship spotlight, Charlie’s season has been nothing short of a breakout. In May, he captured his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, finishing at 15-under and defeating several highly ranked juniors.
Tiger Woods has previously discussed his son Charlie’s golf game(Image: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
His stellar results earned him a selection to the AJGA Rolex Junior All-America First Team and a current No. 9 ranking among juniors, as well as 4th among the Class of 2027.
For Woods, success at the high-school level is bringing both individual achievement and team glory. His school’s previous state title came when he was a freshman, and this year’s win marks their second in three seasons.
With his AJGA success, top-10 ranking, and now a major state high-school title to his credit, he is increasingly viewed as one of the most promising recruits in his class.
Though he has yet to publicly commit to a college program, recruiting interest from SEC and ACC schools is reported to be strong.
