Sunday in Florida brought a moment that had golf fans buzzing. Charlie Woods, 16-year-old son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, stunned spectators with a hole-in-one during the Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach.
The par-3 third hole, playing at 177 yards, became the stage for Charlie’s remarkable shot that left both his peers and the crowd in awe.
Calm Amid the Celebration
What set Charlie apart wasn’t just the perfect shot—it was his reaction.
While many teenagers might have jumped for joy or soaked in the attention, Charlie kept his cool.
He casually exchanged high-fives with his playing partners, approached the hole, and pulled out the ball as if nothing extraordinary had happened.
Fans quickly took to social media, praising the young golfer for his composed demeanor in the spotlight.
A Career Highlight, Even in a Tough Tournament
The hole-in-one marked a highlight in what was otherwise Charlie’s best round of the tournament: an even-par 72.
Despite this personal triumph, he finished the weekend 7-over and well down the leaderboard.
Still, the moment added another impressive milestone to his young career.
Following in Tiger’s Footsteps
Charlie isn’t new to aces. Last year, he made a hole-in-one alongside his father at the PNC Championship—a viral moment that captured the golfing world’s attention.
With two hole-in-ones already before even finishing high school, Charlie is carving out his own story while following the path of his father, who recorded 10 career hole-in-ones, including three in official PGA Tour events.
Junior Players Championship: A Testing Ground for the Nation’s Best
The Junior Players Championship is among the most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the U.S., taking place on the same course that hosts the PGA Tour’s iconic Players Championship.
It regularly attracts the country’s top young talent, providing a challenging arena for up-and-coming golfers.
Competitors to Watch
While Charlie’s ace stole the spotlight, the leaderboard tells a bigger story.
Miles Russell, currently the No. 1 player in the Rolex AJGA Rankings, holds a commanding seven-shot lead heading into the final round, proving that the tournament is as fiercely competitive as ever.
