Charlie Woods has won the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament, succeeding his father, 'golf king' Tiger Woods.
On the 29th (Korean time), Charlie won the Team TaylorMade Invitational tournament at the Bowling Green Streamsong Golf Club (par 72) in Florida, USA, with a total of 15 under par 201 after three rounds. The AJGA tournament is the most prestigious junior tournament globally, and this is Charlie's first AJGA event.
Starting the final day in a tie for the lead with a score of 9 under par 135 after two rounds, Charlie shot 6 under par 66 in the third round, making eight birdies and two bogeys. He recorded a final total of 15 under par 201 for the three rounds.
Prior to the tournament, Charlie was ranked 604th in the AJGA standings and had no prior victories in AJGA-sanctioned events. However, he participated in this tournament after receiving a sponsor's invitation. His father, Tiger Woods, uses clubs from TaylorMade, and Charlie also plays with TaylorMade clubs. A total of 72 players competed, including four of the top five ranked players in the AJGA.
The AJGA noted, 'Charlie has earned a full-time invitation to AJGA events with this victory. He is expected to enter the top 20 in the rankings.'