Charlie Woods, "Woods Jr."... Thomas Father and Son Win Championship

PGA Tour Family Event at PNC Championship: 'Dad Style' Play News, 'Team Woods' Finishes 7th

Tiger Woods and his son Charlie are discussing course strategy at the 3rd hole on the final day of the PNC Championship. Orlando, Florida, USA - Photo by AFP

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Blood will tell."

The 11-year-old son Charlie of the 'Returned Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA) heated up the global golf scene for the second day in a row. On the 21st (Korean time), at the final day of the PNC Championship held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida (par 72), he attracted attention with his 'Dad-style' play. This is a PGA Tour event where 20 major champions throughout history compete with their children, grandchildren, and other family members. Justin Thomas (USA) and his father team took the top spot (25-under par 119 strokes).

'Team Woods' shot 10-under par for two consecutive days, ranking 7th (20-under par 124 strokes). They recorded two eagles on par-5 holes, including the 5th and 14th holes, along with seven birdies (one bogey). The format is scramble, where each player tees off, and then the second shot is played from the best position. Charlie especially delighted Woods by making an eagle alone on the first day at the 3rd hole (par 5). From 175 yards, his second wood shot landed within 1 meter of the hole.

Above all, Charlie drew the spotlight by resembling his father in many ways: pulling out the tee while the ball was in flight right after the tee shot, standing on the green, quickly moving while the ball rolled into the hole after putting, and so on. On this day as well, after sinking a 2-meter birdie putt on the 10th hole (par 4), he showed a 'fist pump' just like Woods. It is interesting that Charlie has already demonstrated exceptional skills by winning in local junior tournaments. Woods himself could not hide his 'dotting dad' side, saying, "His shots are good."

Thomas teamed up with his father Mike, a former lesson coach, and displayed incredible power by making 15 birdies in one day. On the first day, they made 10 birdies with only one bogey, totaling 25 birdies. 'Black Pearl' Vijay Singh (Fiji), along with his son Kash, added 12-under par to rise to 2nd place by one stroke (24-under par 120 strokes), while Matt Kuchar (USA) and his father, who started in the lead, remained at 8-under par and dropped to a tie for 5th place (22-under par 122 strokes).

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