Charlie Woods, the son of golfing legend Tiger Woods, is basking in the glory of victory after clinching a high school state championship with The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida. Decked out in his well-deserved championship ring, Charlie proudly celebrates alongside his teammates, affectionately known as ‘the Bucs’.
Unlike his father, who never secured a state high school championship during his youth, Charlie’s journey to victory has been marked by his determination and skill on the green. With Tiger and his ex-wife Elin by his side, Charlie slipped the championship ring onto his finger amidst cheers and celebration from friends and family.
The road to victory for The Benjamin School was sealed by sophomore Jake Valentine, whose birdie on hole 17 and title-winning putt on the last hole secured the prestigious title. Throughout the tournament, Tiger watched on proudly, cheering for his son as he accomplished something the golfing icon himself hadn’t experienced during his high school years in California.
Reflecting on Tiger’s own high school golfing days, it’s worth noting that the California Interscholastic Federation did not host state championships during his time. Nevertheless, Tiger left his mark, winning the CIF’s SoCal Regional in 1991 and earning the title of Southern Section medalist in multiple years. Additionally, he made history by becoming the youngest golfer to win the US Junior Amateur in 1991, foreshadowing the illustrious career that would follow.
Looking ahead, all eyes are on Tiger as speculation mounts about his participation in The Masters just weeks away. While his name appears on the list of expected competitors, Woods himself has yet to confirm his plans, leaving fans and enthusiasts eagerly awaiting news of his return to Augusta National.