It’s not every day you see a 16-year-old golfer make waves on social media — but when your last name is Woods, expectations hit differently.
Charlie Woods, son of golf icon Tiger Woods, made headlines this week for a jaw-dropping and chaotic opening round at the Team TaylorMade Invitational held at Streamsong Resort in Florida.
A Round That Looked More Like a Rollercoaster Than Golf
Let’s just say Charlie’s first round wasn’t your average steady day on the course.
His scorecard was the kind that makes fans do a double take.
In a round that had people comparing his numbers to a phone number, Charlie managed to post a two-under-par 70 — but how he got there was anything but ordinary.
He pulled off eight birdies and an eagle, but that impressive display was offset by five bogeys and a triple bogey.
Add in the fact that he only managed three pars in the entire round, and it’s no surprise golf fans were equal parts amazed and amused.
Social Media Can’t Get Enough of the Madness
It didn’t take long for Charlie’s scorecard to light up the internet.
Fans were cracking jokes and praising the drama of it all.
One user summed it up perfectly, writing, “Hell of a way to post 2 under!” Another fan chimed in with, “Those scores look more like a phone number than a golf scorecard,” while someone else joked, “I bet his dad would’ve approved of his course management.”
Some even compared the young Woods to Jordan Spieth — known for his own up-and-down style — asking, “Jordan Spieth is that you???”
Charlie Bounces Back Strong in the Second Round
But if the first round was chaos, the second round was all business.
Charlie fired back with a blistering seven-under-par 65 — the best score of the tournament so far — pushing him into serious contention.
He dropped nine birdies and only made two bogeys, bringing his total score to nine-under-par after two rounds.
Now, he’s just one shot off the lead, sitting tied for second place behind Luke Colton from Texas as they head into the final round.
Looking for His First AJGA Win
Charlie is still chasing his first win in an AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) event.
This week’s tournament marks just his fifth appearance on the junior circuit.
His previous best finish was a tie for 25th — so he’s already breaking new ground with his performance in Florida.
A Recent Setback at US Open Qualifying
Earlier this month, Charlie also took a shot at qualifying for the prestigious US Open.
Like thousands of other hopefuls, he entered one of the regional qualifying events at Wellington Golf Club in Florida.
Unfortunately, his three-over-par score wasn’t enough to make it to the next stage.
Still, the fact that he’s already trying to break into professional-level events at just 16 years old is impressive in itself.
What’s Next for Tiger’s Son?
As the final round approaches, all eyes are on Charlie to see if he can close the gap and pull off his first major junior victory.
With a golf game that’s already capturing attention for its boldness and unpredictability, one thing’s for sure — Charlie Woods isn’t just living in his dad’s shadow.
He’s carving his own path, one dramatic round at a time.