Tiger Woods believes his 15-year-old son Charlie has ‘unlimited’ potential in golf after a remarkable showing at the PNC Championship.
“He’s gotten better at every facet of the game,” Tiger reflected after their second-place finish.
“That’s a commitment to practising and developing as a player.
“I think that most of us forget he’s only 15 years old.
“I think it’s incredible what he’s been able to accomplish so far, and the ceiling that he has is unlimited.”
Tiger and Charlie Woods were back at the PNC Championship this past weekend
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Charlie achieved a memorable milestone during the tournament, scoring his first career hole-in-one at the 176-yard par-three fourth hole.
The 15-year-old watched his tee shot pitch short before trickling into the cup, initially unaware of his achievement.
“It was awesome having Dad there. That was so much fun,” he said.
“It was just a perfect seven-iron, little cut in there.
“Of course never got to see it go in. So that sucks. But that’s all right.”
Tiger called it ‘the thrill of a lifetime’, particularly special with his daughter Sam caddying. “That’s what this event is about. It’s about bonding and family,” he added.
Charlie Woods made a hole-in-one
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Team Woods held the lead going into Sunday’s action at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando.
However, they were caught by two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer and his son Jason, who claimed victory with an eagle on the first playoff hole.
The Woods duo finished with an impressive 28 under par over the 36 holes of the family scramble event.
It marked their second runner-up finish in the last four years at the PNC Championship, where they have become regular competitors.
The family celebration was accompanied by a traditional golfing custom, as Tiger and daughter Sam reminded Charlie he now owed drinks to everyone on the course following his hole-in-one.
The moment sparked a humorous exchange between the Woods family members.
Charlie protested he was too ‘broke’ to follow through on the time-honoured tradition.
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Tiger’s return to competition was a welcome sight, though the PNC Championship differs significantly from PGA Tour intensity.
The American, who underwent back surgery in September, remained cautious about his future schedule.
“I did a few things here and there. I can hit a few shots here and there,” he said.
“It’s training, each and every day, doing the little things and keep progressing, and I’ll keep progressing forward into next year.”