ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods’ legacy on the golf course continues to inspire his family, and on Sunday, his 15-year-old son Charlie delivered a magical moment of his own at the PNC Championship. Charlie Woods made his first hole-in-one during the final round of the tournament, a milestone that brought immense joy to both father and son.
The hole-in-one came on the par-3 fourth hole at the Ritz-Carlton Club Orlando, where Charlie struck a 7-iron from 175 yards. The ball found the cup, sending a large gallery of spectators into a frenzy. Initially, Charlie was unaware that the shot had gone in, as the cheering crowd and fans holding up their index fingers gave no immediate confirmation. It was only after television cameras caught the moment that Charlie fully realized what had happened.
Tiger Woods, who was present with his son, expressed that witnessing Charlie’s achievement was even more thrilling than if he had made the shot himself. “That was the thrill of a lifetime to be able to have that moment with Charlie, make his first hole-in-one,” Woods shared. The excitement on the course was palpable, and Tiger’s embrace with Charlie after the ace added to the emotional moment.
Charlie’s hole-in-one was part of a stellar performance in the final round, where Team Woods posted a 15-under 57 in the scramble format. Despite their strong performance, they finished as runner-up after Bernhard Langer sank an 18-foot eagle putt to win the tournament in a playoff. Nonetheless, Charlie’s hole-in-one became the day’s defining moment.
This year marked the fifth consecutive appearance of Tiger and Charlie Woods in the 36-hole PNC Championship, a tournament that pairs major champions with family members. Though they didn’t secure the win, Charlie expressed that the experience, including the hole-in-one and the playoff, was by far the most enjoyable moment of his golf career. “No. 1,” he said when asked where it ranked on his fun meter, adding that the moment was “not even close.”
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