So, get this – Charlie Woods, 14, just won a high school state golf championship gold medal! The Benjamin School’s boys team, with Charlie posting a 78-76 over two days, secured the Florida High School Athletic Association Class A state championship at Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida. And guess what? Tiger Woods, yeah, the legend himself, was there to cheer on his son. How cool is that? Tiger never won a state high school championship during his time at Western High School in Anaheim, California, but now his son has done it. Talk about one-upping your old man, right?
Charlie finished in a tie for 26th as an individual and was fourth among the Benjamin team’s five golfers. The Benjamin School, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, claimed its fourth state golf title. That’s pretty impressive, don’t you think?
And get this – Charlie’s championship triumph happened just days after Tiger, 47, served as his caddy at the Notah Begay III Junior Golf Championship in Louisiana. How awesome is that? Charlie had earned his place in the Junior Golf Championship by securing an age group victory in the second round of the Last Chance Regional in September. It’s like father and son bonding on the golf course, and it’s so heartwarming to see.
In a post-round interview following the victory, Charlie expressed his joy at having his father’s support on the golf course. He said, “We just stay in our own little world. I’ll talk about the next tee shot, and he’s like, ‘No. This is the shot we’re going to focus on. Focus up. This is what we’re gonna do.'” How cool is that? It’s like a real team effort between father and son.
And let’s not forget about Jake Valentine, the sophomore who played a pivotal role in the Benjamin team’s success. He sealed the title with a 72-76 performance to tie for eighth place overall. The decisive moments included a crucial birdie on No. 17 and a putt on the final hole. That’s some serious talent right there!
As for Tiger, well, who knows what’s next for him. But one thing’s for sure – we’ll get to see him tee it up again in the TGL come January. Tiger can only hope that his TGL team, Jupiter Links GC, can have as much immediate success as Charlie. It’s like a friendly competition between father and son, and it’s all in good fun.
So, there you have it – a new golf champion in the making, and he’s none other than Charlie Woods, following in his father’s footsteps. How cool is that?