A Proud Moment for Tiger Woods at the PNC Championship
Tiger Woods witnessed a proud parental moment this weekend as his 15-year-old son, Charlie, hit his first hole-in-one during the 2024 PNC Championship in Orlando. The milestone occurred on Sunday, December 22, at the tournament’s fourth hole, marking a significant achievement in the young golfer’s budding career.
A Family Affair on the Course
The weekend was a family affair for Woods. On Saturday, he teed off alongside Charlie while his 17-year-old daughter, Sam, served as his caddie for the event’s opening round. The following day, Tiger watched as Charlie’s perfect 7-iron shot resulted in the unforgettable hole-in-one.
Charlie, son of Tiger Woods, just hit his first hole-in-one in tournament playpic.twitter.com/nW48gZCZUM
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“It was a perfect 7-iron, so [I] just kind of hit it,” Charlie told the Golf Channel after the shot. “Down off the left, a little cut 7. It was awesome. I didn’t think it went in. I don’t believe anybody until I go up there and see it [for myself].”
Tiger shared his excitement over the moment, saying, “That was the thrill of a lifetime to be able to have that moment with Charlie, make his first hole-in-one, [daughter] Sam on the bag, just our family and friends. That’s what this event is about. It’s about bonding and family,” according to ESPN.
Celebrating the Milestone
While Charlie remained composed after his achievement, Tiger couldn’t contain his excitement, embracing his son with a big hug before playfully pushing him. Reflecting on the moment, Charlie expressed gratitude for having his father there, saying, “It was awesome having Dad there. That was so much fun. Of course, [I] never got to see it go in, so that sucks. But that’s all right.”
A Legacy of Bonding Through Golf
Tiger has long cherished his time on the course with Charlie, often highlighting the meaningful bond they share through the game. In a 2020 press conference, he described their golfing experiences as “memories for a lifetime.” A source told People magazine that Charlie “clearly loves spending time with his dad on the golf course,” emphasizing the special connection the sport fosters between them.
