Charlie Woods, the junior golfer from Benjamin School, made a remarkable comeback in the final round, tying for the lowest score and leading his team to their second state title in three years. With a birdied final hole, Woods shot a 4-under 68 at Mission Inn Resort, securing a five-shot victory over The First Academy. This triumph marks Benjamin's second team win, building on Woods' success from his freshman season.
The 16-year-old Woods has been on a winning streak this year, climbing the junior-golf ranks. He secured the AJGA Team TaylorMade Invitational in May and tied for ninth at the Junior PGA Championship in the summer. His recent achievements include being named a first-team AJGA Rolex Junior All-American, currently ranking ninth in the AJGA and fourth in the Class of 2027. Woods is the highest-ranked 2027 recruit in the AJGA who has yet to commit to a college.
The golf world was abuzz with the presence of Woods' father, 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, who was spotted walking the golf course, cheering on his son. The attention from top schools in the SEC and ACC is expected, with Florida State being one of the programs showing interest. This speculation is further fueled by the photograph of Seminoles head coach Trey Jones chatting with Tiger Woods, adding to the excitement surrounding Charlie Woods' future in golf.
