As Tiger Woods’ career is slowly winding down, his son’s is just about to begin.
Fifteen-year-old Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, is set to embark on his quest to qualify for a PGA tournament this week, aiming for a spot in the field at the Cognizant Classic.
Starting Thursday at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida, Woods will compete in one of four pre-qualifying sites. The top 25 players and ties from each site will advance to a final qualifying event on Monday. Ultimately, four players will earn a coveted spot in the tournament, scheduled for Feb. 29-March 3 at PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
If Woods secures a place in the Cognizant Classic, he will make his PGA Tour debut at the age of 15 years and 21 days, surpassing his father, whose first start occurred at 16 years, 1 month, and 28 days old in the 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open at Riviera Country Club.
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Charlie Woods has been a fixture in the golf world for several years, having participated in the last four PNC Championships alongside his father. In solo competitions, he showcased his talent by finishing tied for 17th at the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship last fall and contributing to his high school golf team’s state title victory.
Joining Woods in the qualifying field are other notable offspring, including 17-year-old Cameron Kuchar, son of PGA Tour pro Matt Kuchar, and 27-year-old Austin Lemieux, son of Hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux.
The 2024 Cognizant Classic boasts an impressive $9 million purse, with $1.62 million earmarked for the winner. Notable players committed to the event include Rory McIlroy, Tom Kim, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, and defending champion Chris Kirk.
