Born to Swedish model Elin Nordegren and pro golfer Tiger Woods, Charlie Woods was born on February 8th, 2009. This 12-year-old golfer is slowly becoming a dominant player at a young age. Tiger Woods and his son Charlie have both competed together with each other, and most recently Charlie Woods made his debut at the PNC Championship in Orlando.
The PNC Championship is Charlie Woods’ first tournament which was an absolute blast to go see for a lot of fans. This is an exclusive tour with professional golfers playing alongside all of their children. Charlie Woods has been touted to have a golf swing just like his dad. They also played together at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club in Orlando.
Keep reading to find out more about Charlie Woods and the tremendous influence that his dad, Tiger Woods has on his development as a budding young player.
What is the Name of Tiger Wood’s Son?
Tiger Woods’s son’s name is Charlie Axel Woods and was named after his uncle Axel. Charlie’s mother is an ex-Swedish model Elin Nordegren, who is the ex-wife of Tiger Woods. He also has an older sibling, a sister named Sam Woods.
Is Charlie Woods the Son of Tiger?
Charlie is the youngest child of Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren. Charlie and his sister Sam are both sports-minded but have embraced different sports with the son taking after his father Tiger, and embracing golf as his preferred sport.
Who is the Mother of Tiger Woods Son Charlie?
Elin Nordegren is the mother of Charlie Woods. The former Swedish model is also the mum of Tiger’s daughter Sam Woods and lives in Florida. They currently have joint custody of both Charlie and Sam. Elin got married again in 2019 after divorcing Tiger in 2010.
Who is Sam Alexis Woods?
Sam Alexis Woods is Charlie Wood’s sister and was born on June 18, 2007, in the United States of America. Sam is an avid soccer player and has been spotted attending professional soccer matches and meeting the players.
Who is Erica Herman?
Erica Herman is Tiger Wood’s girlfriend. She has been seen in the PNC Championship competition cheering and supporting Tiger and his son Charlie in the father and son event. She often attends golf events and can be expected whenever Tiger is playing.
Getty Images: Charlie Woods
An image of Charlie Woods together with his father can be found on Getty Images. There are hundreds of stock photography (rights reserved) available on Getty Images, an online resource that is available for download and purchase.
Another resource that has image links of Charlie is the AP, better known as the Associated Press. Aside from the sidebar Getty Images and AP stock photos, Golf Digest also has a great menu of pictures of Charlie and his dad.
Charlie Wood’s Caddie
Charlie used his father’s caddie, Joe LaCava at the PNC Championship held at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club. His father also caddied for him at the same event that turned out to be a fun occasion for both of them and saw him hit a 5-wood over 175 yards.
His future on the circuit is full of promise because he has the same competitive spirit as his dad and has been working his way up through consistent practice. Charlie might just be the next big sensation.
Things to Know About Charlie Woods
Charlie Woods is seen as a young and upcoming golfer in the world of professional golf.
Here are a few things to know about this young prodigy:
- Charlie isn’t the only child.
- He hit the only eagle on a par at the PNC Tourney.
- He has won two PGA Junior events.
All of this information can be obtained from golf news stories on entertainment sites online that chronicle the steps of this promising player.
The Photographer Andrew Redington
This expert golf photojournalist hails from London and has an enviable career spanning more than 30 years documenting thousands of images on golf tourneys around the world. His portfolio on Getty Images includes top-notch photos and portraits of the golfing legend himself, Tiger Woods.
PNC Championship
This father and son challenge is a golf competition that is played annually and joins a family member and pro player together as a team. The daughter of a pro player may also form a team and compete equally as a father/son team.
This two-day 36-hole event was established in the year 1995 and has drawn many players over the years. One important consideration for the players is that the fathers playing have won a major championship.
Charlie Sifford
Charles Sifford was the first Afro-American golfer to play on the PGA Tour. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1922. In 1960, he won the UGA National Negro Open one year before it became a PGA Tour. He won the tournament six times. Tiger admitted that Sifford made it possible for his profession to blossom as he looked up to him.
The rich legacy of Sifford appears to have propelled many black golfers that include Michael Jordan and America’s first black president, Barrack Obama, to pick up the game. The most notable black player to have reached great heights is Tiger Woods.
Did Charlie Woods Play in the PNC Championship?
Charlie played in the PNC championship together with his father, Tiger, in an event that was won by Justin Thomas and his father Mike Thomas. Whilst Justin Thomas and his father thought that they were the highlight of the event, the spotlight was shone more on Tiger and his son Charlie.
Tiger and his son Charlie ended the first round on the first day of the PNC championship in the sixth placement after shooting 10-under 62. Charlie Woods was the youngest competitor in all of the championship’s history, and they both finished seventh in the competition.
Has Charlie Played in the Junior Golf Tournament?
Charlie has played in the South Florida Junior Circuit, a PGA South Florida Section tourney in Los Angeles County. He won a three-under-par 33 in August of 2020 in San Francisco. Charlie seems poised to compete as a PGA Tour golfer given his incredible shot.
The Impact of His Father’s Recent Car Crash
Tiger Woods suffered a shattered ankle and a fractured leg after a car crash on February 23, 2021, according to a statement by his agent. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office investigated the single-vehicle accident which occurred along Hawthorne Blvd in Ranch Palos Verdes. The injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening and the famous golfer may bounce back soon.
Recent media reports indicate that he is in good spirits and recovering well from his severe injuries. The all-time great player hasn’t publicly commented about his orthopedic surgery and the extent of recovery, or whether he’ll continue playing the game.
What’s in the Future for this Junior Golfer?
The future prospects of this young player look bright and are very promising. All of his recent performances of playing together with his father at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club PNC championship indicates that he is championship material. He got his second straight win in the South Florida PGA Junior Tour with his dad acting as his caddie.
His career prospects look bright as he’s been working on his game and improving every shot as time goes by. Under the mentoring of his dad, he made an unbelievable shot during the PNC Championship event in Orlando. His dad says that it has been an absolute blast to go out and play with his son and almost everyone who loves golf can agree with him.