Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods and former model Elin Nordegren, will graduate class of 2027 in Florida.
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Benjamin School in Palm Beach County, Florida, has gained national attention because of its famous ties to Tiger Woods and Donald Trump.Tiger Woods’ daughter Sam graduated from Benjamin School and plans to attend Stanford University. Son Charlie, entering junior year, is a rising star in junior golf.Benjamin School has a tuition of $38,000 for high school and is near prominent golf courses, attracting families of famous golfers.
Like his father, Charlie Woods is making headlines for playing golf.
Tiger Woods’ son − and his famous classmate − recently competed in one of South Florida’s top junior golf tournaments. On June 24, Charlie Woods and Kai Trump, the eldest grandchild of President Donald Trump, played the second and final round of the 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship at Tequesta Country Club.
Named after golf’s most decorated major champion, the Nicklaus Junior is an annual tournament organized by the South Florida PGA and the Palm Beach County Golf Association.
The two-day competition is split between the Bear’s Club in Jupiter and the Tequesta Country Club. Previous winners include Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger.
How did Charlie Woods, son of the GOAT (greatest of all time) in golf, fare in the tournament? And what is the current ranking in golf for one of the most famous students at the Benjamin School in Florida? Keep reading.
How did Charlie Woods, Kai Trump fare in final round of 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship?
Charlie Woods shot 69 (2-under) to finish the tournament even-par and sixth place in a field of 122 golfers. He finished four shots back of Port St. Lucie’s Jeremy Hsu, who won the tournament at 4-under.
Trump shot 74 (3-over) to finish the tournament 17-over and tied for 19th in a field of 32 golfers. Jupiter’s Reese McMillan defeated Lake Worth’s Bella Simões in a playoff to win the girls competition at 2-over for the tournament.
Woods, who entered the day tied for 12th and four shots back of the leaders, rallied on the front nine, carding an eagle on the par-4 No. 2 and pulling within a shot of the lead with eight holes to play. He double bogeyed the par-5 No. 12 to drop off the lead pace.
Trump, who entered the final round tied for 28th after shooting an 86 on Monday at the Bear’s Club, enjoyed a much better day at the Tequesta Country Club. She played the front nine at 1-under, which was the best front nine of any girls player in the final round.
Where does Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, go to school in Florida?
Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods’ son, attends and plays golf at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He helped their varsity golf team win a state title when he was a freshman.
He’s not the only famous student from the Benjamin School.
His older sister Sam Woods also attended the Benjamin School and graduated last month. A gifted athlete herself, she played soccer and ran track. She has plans to follow in her father’s footsteps and attend Stanford University in fall 2025.
Donald Trump’s eldest granddaughter, Kai Madison Trump, is a rising senior at the Benjamin School. Kai Trump’s parents are Donald Trump Jr. and ex-wife Vanessa Trump, who is currently dating Tiger Woods.
Kai Trump shares her famous grandfather’s love of golf and plays for the Benjamin School.
What year is Charlie Woods in high school?
Charlie Woods just finished his sophomore year. He is heading into his junior year at the Benjamin School in Florida and is set to graduate in 2027.
Is Charlie Woods a good golfer?
Yes, Charlie Woods is a good golfer for his age and often plays in prestigious tournaments.
On the weekend of June 6, he played in Florida’s 108th Amateur Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, which is a 72-hole stroke play tournament hosted annually by the Florida State Golf Association and the oldest continuous sporting event in Florida.
At the Amateur Championship, Charlie Woods shot 83 (11-over) in the final round at the BallenIsles Country Club East Course in Palm Beach Gardens. He finished the tournament 18-over par and tied for 66th.
The young Woods soared in the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory in May 2025.
Charlie Woods earned his first career AJGA win on May 28 with a 3-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort’s Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida.
On June 10, he was ranked No. 14 in the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. As of June 26, he was ranked No. 19 in AJGA.
What is the tuition at the Benjamin School in Florida?
According to the school’s website, one year of tuition for 9th through 12th grade is $38,595 for the 2025-26 school year, up from $37,200 for the 2024-25 school year.
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