The golf world got a glimpse of the future this weekend as Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, announced his arrival with a spectacular hole-in-one during the PNC Championship. The perfect shot came during the final round at Orlando’s Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, where Charlie’s precise 7-iron found the cup on a par-3, creating one of the tournament’s most electric moments.
Video of the shot shows Charlie’s textbook swing and intense focus as he tracks the ball’s flight. When it disappeared into the hole, the teenager’s reaction – first shock, then unrestrained joy – mirrored the crowd’s excitement. The emotional embrace with his father that followed showcased the special bond between the two, dressed in their signature Sunday red and black.
“It was some of the most fun I’ve ever had,” Charlie said after the round, still buzzing from the achievement. Tiger, who has experienced nearly everything golf has to offer, called it one of their greatest shared moments on course. The 48-year-old legend also reflected on how quickly his son’s game has progressed, recalling how Charlie had recently bested him over nine holes at home.
While Team Woods finished second behind Bernhard and Jason Langer, Tiger focused on the bigger picture – the joy of competing alongside his son and watching him create his own golf legacy. “He will have the last name as part of the sport,” Tiger acknowledged, “but I just want him to be himself.”
