Woods "Announces PNC Championship with Son Charlie"... How Is His Condition?

All-Time Major Champions' 'Family Competition', Thomas Father and Son 'Title Defense', World No.1 Nelly Teams Up with Tennis Star Father

'Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods and his son Charlie during last year's PNC Championship match.

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-jun] "Woods and his 12-year-old son Charlie, Nelly teams up with her tennis star father Petro."

The 'Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods announced his participation in the PNC Championship opening on the night of the 18th (Korean time) at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, USA (par 72, 7,106 yards). This event features 20 major champions forming teams with their families to play 36 holes in pairs, using a scramble format where each player tees off and then the second shot is played from the better position. Defending champions are the father-son duo Justin Thomas and his father (25 under par, 119 strokes).

Woods made his debut in this tournament last year, combining 10 under par on both days to finish tied for 7th place (20 under par, 124 strokes). Charlie drew even more spotlight by closely resembling his father, quickly removing the tee right after his tee shot, standing on the green, and hurrying to move while the ball was rolling after putting. On the first day, at the 3rd hole (par 5), Charlie hit a second wood shot from 175 yards that landed within 1 meter of the hole, resulting in an eagle.

Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren (right) cheering for their son Charlie during last year's PNC Championship.

Charlie's mother, Elin Nordegren, who divorced Woods, made a surprise appearance to cheer, creating off-course buzz. It was the first time in 11 years since the 2009 Presidents Cup. Charlie was born in 2009, and Woods and Nordegren divorced in 2010. At that time, Woods showed his 'dotting dad' side, saying, "Charlie and I made memories that we will cherish for a lifetime." He added, "Charlie is still young and may not understand now, but he will be thankful as time passes."

This year, Woods is again the main character. Above all, it is meaningful that he is returning to the field 10 months after a car accident in February. At the driving range of the Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, the venue of the Hero World Challenge of the PGA Tour that ended on the 6th, he practiced his shots for four days, signaling his comeback. He explained, "Rehabilitation is still ongoing," and "Even if I return to the tour someday, I will only be able to play a few tournaments."

World No.1 in women's golf, Nelly Korda's family.

Thomas is challenging for a second consecutive win with his father, Mike, who is a teaching pro. Women's golf world No. 1 Nelly Korda teamed up with her father Petro, who won the Australian Open singles in tennis. She has shown exceptional power with four wins in the 2021 LPGA Tour season and a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Tom Watson (USA) and Nick Faldo (England) appear with their sons, Bubba Watson (USA) with his father-in-law, and Gary Player (South Africa) with his grandson.

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