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As if the Woods family highlights didn’t already contain enough special content, 15-year-old Charlie added another jaw-dropping moment on Sunday by scoring a hole-in-one alongside his father Tiger at the final round of the parent tournament and children’s tournament.
The two fell short of winning the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Club in Orlando, but by becoming runner-up to Bernhard and Jason Langer via a dramatic play-off, Woods Jr eclipsed his father in the big stakes. And few people can claim that.
On the 176-yard fourth, thanks to a softly struck seven-iron that took two bounces before spinning, checking and falling into the cup. While the Florida crowd was euphoric, Charlie was initially unaware of his achievement. “Did that happen?”, the fluffy haired teen asked before the confirmation sent him running into Tiger’s arms.
The beaming father then playfully nudged Charlie to receive applause from his playing partners, with the Germans meeting him with high-fives. When they asked how many aces that was for Charlie, he replied, “That’s my first!” What a way to do it. It’s great.
Even without the silverware, Charlie was facing a big bar bill – a hole-in-one is traditionally announced with the golfer having to buy everyone in the clubhouse a drink – although at least he could. share with the heir of another multiple major champion. Barely an hour later, Paddy Harrington, the first-born child of Irish legend Padraig, completed his own hole-in-one at the eighth.
If the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, it’s clear that the Titleist Pro VI ends up even closer.
Woods’ joy was evident and for good reason. The 15-time major winner underwent back surgery three months ago – the sixth in the last 10 years – and scheduled the operation to ensure he recovers in time to play with his son for the fifth year in a row.
Tiger’s daughter, Sam, was caddying for her father for the second year in a row, while their mother, Elin, was among those in attendance at the gallery. Woods had not appeared competitively since the Open at Royal Troon in July and clearly did not view the event as simply a success and a laugh.
Indeed, there was some tension in the air during the additional shootings. Woods and Langers had shot 57 in Texas’ scrimmage formats to reach 27 under, but with Langer snr, 67, enjoying a nearly 100-yard advantage off the tees heading into the 18th, the defending champions l made them pay. with a birdie the second time I ask.
Woods was impressive over the 36 holes. He refused to use a buggy and his game looked sharp. Typically, he downplayed it, but with a quip. “I’m nowhere near competitive shape,” Woods said. “But I’m a great jamming partner.”
