On May 28, 2025, the 16-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, Charlie Woods, secured his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Florida’s Streamsong Resort Black course. Finishing at 15-under 201, Woods shot a final-round 6-under 66, clinching a three-stroke victory in the prestigious US junior event, per Golfweek.
Woods, currently ranked 606th in the AJGA, achieved an impressive performance in the final round, scoring eight birdies and two bogeys. He concluded the round with four consecutive pars, outshining a competitive field of 71 players, which included four of the nation’s top five juniors and 60 of the top 100. His score of 15 under par marked his first victory in five AJGA starts, earning him exemptions for future invitationals this season. This win will elevate him into the AJGA’s top 15 rankings.
Charlie Woods cards eight birdies to shoot a six-under 66 to win the AJGA Team TaylorMade Invitational! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4ZsKKE3SOw
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) May 28, 2025Tiger Woods is competing through a sponsor’s invitation. He has previously won age-group events but could not qualify for the US Open earlier in May. Next month, he will be eligible to discuss opportunities with college coaches, but he is not expected to join a university team until 2027. His performance highlights his potential as a rising star, following in his father’s footsteps, who has won 15 major championships.
CHARLIE WOODS HAS WON HIS FIRST @AJGAGOLF TOURNAMENT.
HE BEATS TOP AMATEURS MILES RUSSELL, LUKE COLTON, TYLER WATTS, AND MORE. pic.twitter.com/uA3fPbHEO6
— Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) May 28, 2025Golf analyst Dr. Mark Evans from Florida State University notes, “Charlie’s precision and composure against elite juniors signal a bright future, though he faces unique pressure as Tiger’s son.” With AJGA exemptions secured, Woods is poised for more high-profile events.
