Tiger Woods and his ex-wife Elin Nordegren shared a friendly moment on Saturday as they came together to support their 16-year-old son, Charlie, at a major high school golf tournament.
The young prodigy, showing no signs of nerves despite his legendary father’s presence, fired the joint-lowest round of day two to help Benjamin School claim another state championship at the Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills.
Charlie Shines Under Pressure
Charlie Woods delivered a spectacular four-under-par 68 on Saturday, propelling his team to a comfortable five-shot victory in the two-day competition.
This isn’t Charlie’s first taste of glory; he was part of the Benjamin squad that won the same event two years ago as a freshman.
Woods clearly had no issues playing in front of his famous dad.
Tiger, who underwent lumbar disk replacement surgery on October 10, appeared relaxed and mobile as he walked the course, supporting his son every step of the way.
Family Divided on Golf Weekends
Tiger’s presence with Charlie explains why he was absent from girlfriend Vanessa Trump’s side when her daughter, Kai, competed in her first professional tournament earlier this week.
While Kai improved her score by eight strokes on Friday during the second round of The Annika, she ultimately missed the cut, finishing last in the 108-player field at Pelican Golf Club, six strokes behind the next competitor.
Vanessa was there to cheer her on, just as Elin stood by Charlie alongside Tiger.
A Long History Together
Tiger Woods and Swedish model Elin Nordegren first met in 2001, got engaged in 2003, and married in a lavish ceremony in 2004.
Their family grew with the arrival of daughter Sam in 2007 and son Charlie in 2009.
However, their marriage famously unraveled after a 2009 Thanksgiving week scandal involving Tiger’s infidelity, which led Elin to file for divorce in 2010 after six years of marriage.
The Scandal That Shook Golf
The fallout from Tiger’s infidelity became headline news around the world.
The scandal erupted after a car crash outside Tiger’s Florida home revealed a web of affairs, including messages discovered by Elin while Tiger was unconscious.
The revelations not only ended his marriage but also impacted his career, leading to lost sponsorships—even though brands like Nike stood by him—and a stint in rehab for sex addiction.
Multiple women, including adult film actress Holly Sampson, later confirmed their encounters with the golfing superstar.
Moving Forward as a Family
Despite the turbulence of the past, Tiger and Elin appear to be co-parenting smoothly, focusing on their children’s achievements.
Saturday’s celebration of Charlie’s success showed a united front, with both parents supporting their teenage prodigy in a shared love of the game.
It’s a reminder that even after scandal and heartbreak, family moments and sporting triumphs can still bring people together.