Charlie Woods, playing with his father Tiger, was arguably the biggest drawcard and breakout of the 2023 Father/Son Challenge, more commonly known as the PNC Championship, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.
The phrase “a chip of the old block” gets used more than enough one might think. It has become hackneyed, so to speak. But one cannot help but apply it to one Charlie Woods. And to do so would be fair and accurate without putting much thought into it.
The youngster is all but his old man Tiger in his style of play, technique and mannerism. This was as plain as day during the 2023 Father/Son Challenge, more commonly known as the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton.
Several videos on the internet have gone into depth either seriously or tongue-in-cheek about Tiger and Charlie Woods’ similarities. Charlie and his sister Sam Alexis were born to Woods and his ex-wife Elin Nordegren in 2009 and 2007 respectively.
The PNC Challenge is an annual golf tournament for two-player teams, consisting of PGA Tour and Champions Tour golfers and (usually) their sons. Woods and the 14-year-old son Charlie combined to shoot 61 and grab a share of fifth in the two-day competition.
They finished on 19-under 125 in the parent-child pairs event to finish six strokes behind winners Bernhard Langer and his son Jason.
One of the highlights of the weekend? Charlie chipping in for birdie! Check it out below:
CHARLIE WOODS!!
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 17, 2023
A chip-in birdie for Team Woods @PNCChampionship 💪 pic.twitter.com/0nh0KdP0JV
