Charlie Woods: "Golf is also Dad's Style~"

'PGA Event' On Day One of PNC Championship, Dad and Son Resemble Each Other, 'Team Woods' Combine for 10-Under Par to Rank 4th

Tiger Woods (left) and his son Charlie are examining the putting line during the first round of the PNC Championship. Orlando, Florida, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Golf is also Dad's style."

'The Returned Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA)'s 11-year-old son Charlie took center stage in the news. On the 20th (Korean time), at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida (par 72), the opening day of the PNC Championship, he received the spotlight with an outstanding performance. This is a PGA Tour event where 20 major champions and others compete paired with their children or grandchildren. Matt Kuchar (USA) and his 13-year-old son Cameron took the lead at 14 under par.

'Team Woods' combined for 10 under par, finishing tied for 6th place, 4 strokes behind. An eagle on the 3rd hole (par 5), nine birdies, and a bogey on the 15th hole (par 4) was somewhat regrettable. After each player tees off, the second shot is played from a favorable position. Charlie especially delighted Woods with a perfect 175-yard wood shot on the 3rd hole. He placed the ball close to the hole within 1 meter and made an eagle. He scored 8 under par in the front nine, including four consecutive birdies from holes 4 to 7.

American media noted, "Charlie not only resembles Woods' swing but also his mannerisms, such as removing the tee while the ball is in flight after teeing off, standing on the green, and moving early while the ball rolls into the hole after putting." Woods himself could not hide his 'doting dad' side, saying, "Charlie's 6-iron shot on the 16th hole was beautiful and almost went in." He added, "Both Charlie and I have a competitive spirit" and expressed his burning desire to win, saying, "We want to win."

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