Charlie Woods, "Woods Jr. Like a Carbon Copy"... Thomas Father and Son Win (Summary)

PGA Tour Family Event at PNC Championship: 'Dad Style' Play, 'Team Woods' Finishes 7th, Surprise Support from Divorced Mom

Tiger Woods and his son Charlie are examining the putting line on the 12th hole during the final day of the PNC Championship. Orlando, Florida, USA = Getty Images / Multibits

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-jun] "Blood is thicker than water."

The 11-year-old son of the 'Returned Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA), Charlie, 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 topped the leaderboard with a score of 25-under-par 119.

'Team Woods' shot 10-under-par for two consecutive days, finishing 7th (20-under-par 124). They made two eagles on par-5 holes, including the 5th and 14th, along with seven birdies and one bogey. The format is a 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 just 1 meter from the hole.

Above all, Charlie drew the spotlight for his striking resemblance to his father?pulling the tee after the ball was airborne, 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 celebrated with a 'fist pump' just like Woods. It is interesting that Charlie has already demonstrated exceptional skills by winning in local junior tournaments.

Charlie's mother, Elin Nordegren, who divorced Woods, appeared on the course, adding to the news. It was her first appearance in 11 years since the 2009 Presidents Cup. Charlie was born in 2009, and Woods and Nordegren divorced in 2010. Woods revealed his 'dotting dad' side, saying, "We made memories that both my son and I will cherish for a lifetime," and praised him for playing maturely. He added, "Charlie is still young and may not understand now, but as time passes, he will feel grateful."

American media and players showed deeper interest in Charlie than in Woods. David Duval (USA), who played alongside them, praised, "His fundamentals are solid, and he has long driving power for his age." Thomas displayed incredible power with his father Mike, a former lesson coach, racking up 15 birdies. On the first day, there were 10 birdies and only one bogey, totaling 25 birdies. 'Black Pearl' Vijay Singh (Fiji) and his son Kash added 12-under-par, finishing 2nd by one stroke (24-under-par 120).

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