Tiger Woods Supports Son Charlie at Thrilling Nicklaus Junior Championship

Tequesta Country Club, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA - On June 24, 2025, the lush greens of the Tequesta Country Club in Palm Beach County, Florida buzzed with excitement as young golfers gathered for the 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship. Among the competitors was Charlie Woods, the son of golfing superstar Tiger Woods, who was there to cheer on his son after undergoing surgery for a ruptured left Achilles tendon just a few months prior. Charlie came in strong, finishing the final round with a score of 69, which put him at even-par overall and placed him sixth out of 122 golfers, just four shots behind the tournament winner, Jeremy Hsu, who secured the title with a 4-under score. The successful run at this tournament follows Charlie’s recent achievement where he tied for fifth in a qualifier for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, shooting 71 (1-under) on June 19, and further sets the stage for upcoming competitions, including the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship scheduled from July 21-26 at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas.

Charlie’s progress at the Nicklaus Junior Championship exemplifies his talents and determination. After entering the final round tied for 12th, he made an impressive rally, highlighted by an eagle on the par-4 No. 2. However, a double bogey on the par-5 No. 12 impacted his final standing. This echoes the great competitive spirit of the event which saw participation from 32 girls, including Kai Trump, granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, who shot 74 (3-over) and finished at 17-over, placing her tied for 21st. Jupiter’s Reese McMillan took the girls’ title after a nail-biting playoff against Bella Simões from Lake Worth.

Community Support and Personal Milestones

Tiger Woods has made numerous public appearances following his surgery, displaying a commitment to supporting Charlie on the course. Most notably, he attended the Florida’s 108th Amateur Invitational in early June, where he witnessed an incredible hole-in-one by fellow competitor Jake Sherwin. Besides cheering for his son at various junior golf events, Tiger also endorsed new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp and toured project developments at Augusta National Golf Club, indicating a gradual return to his pre-surgery activities.

The Nicklaus Junior Championship, organized by the South Florida PGA and the Palm Beach County Golf Association, continues to be a significant platform for young golfers, with a history of nurturing future stars. Previous champions have included big names like Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger. As for Charlie Woods, his victory at the American Junior Golf Association’s Team Taylormade Invitational, where he shot an impressive 15-under par over three rounds, underscores his potential in the sport—he posted scores of 70-65-66, despite being ranked 606 in the AJGA’s Rolex Junior Golf rankings.

As golf enthusiasts eagerly follow Charlie’s budding career, the expectations continue to build. His ability to balance success with the added pressure of being Tiger Woods’ son is noteworthy. However, as many would agree, there’s something to be said for perseverance and hard work in golf—a sentiment that resonates deeply in the Woods family legacy.

One thing is crystal clear: this young athlete shows promise, and with his father by his side, Charlie Woods seems poised to make his own mark on the world of golf.