Report: AJGA take action after Tiger Woods’ son subjected to ‘unruly behaviour’
Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Woods, is set to make his debut in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) this week, marking a significant milestone in the young golfer’s career. At just 15 years old, Charlie has already garnered attention from the golfing world, earning a sponsor’s invite to compete in the Will Lowery Junior Championship….
Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Woods, is set to make his debut in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) this week, marking a significant milestone in the young golfer’s career. At just 15 years old, Charlie has already garnered attention from the golfing world, earning a sponsor’s invite to compete in the Will Lowery Junior Championship.
The presence of Tiger Woods himself at the Carolina Trace Country Club speaks volumes about the importance of this moment for the Woods family. Despite his busy schedule, Tiger rushed back from the Bahamas to support his son after engaging in confidential discussions with LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan.
Charlie’s inclusion in the tournament has generated a buzz among media and fans alike, drawing significant crowds to the event. In response to previous incidents of unruly fan behavior, heightened security measures have been implemented, with armed police stationed at the entrance to thoroughly check IDs before issuing badges.
This move comes after Charlie encountered disturbances during a pre-qualifier for the Cognizant Classic in February. Despite facing challenges on the course, including shooting a 16-over par 86, Charlie’s round was overshadowed by inappropriate behavior from some spectators.
Reports from the Palm Beach Post detailed instances where fans disregarded tournament officials’ requests to maintain distance, with some even pulling their children out of school in hopes of gaining Charlie’s attention. One fan went as far as demanding Charlie sign a copy of his father’s book, ‘How I Play Golf.’
As Charlie continues to navigate his junior career, he primarily competes in events such as the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and the Junior PGA South Florida Tour. Impressively, he has already secured victory in one event, showcasing his potential to follow in his father’s footsteps.
In a moment of familial pride, Charlie also achieved a significant milestone by winning a high school state golf championship with the Benjamin School boys team last November. Notably, this achievement surpassed Tiger’s own experiences, as he never captured a state championship during his upbringing.
As Charlie takes to the course for his AJGA debut, the golfing world watches with anticipation, hoping that this tournament will be devoid of disruptions and allow the young prodigy to showcase his talent on his own terms.
