Woods Jr. didn’t show the same level of aptitude for the game of golf as his father
Charlie Woods had a rather unremarkable start to his American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) career at the Will Lowery Junior Championship, posting rounds of 78, 81, and 78, respectively. His combined score of 21-over par over the 54-hole event landed him in a tie for 32nd place out of 51 competitors.
Meanwhile, Patmon Malcom dominated the tournament, finishing a notable eight strokes ahead of the competition with an impressive score of 7-under par after consistent rounds of 69, 70, and 70.
Charlie, who recently turned 15, received a sponsor’s invitation to participate in the tournament. Notably, his father, Tiger Woods, made a special appearance to support him, interrupting his schedule after holding discussions with LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan.
Charlie’s performance throughout the tournament was a mixed bag. In the first round, he managed to card birdies on the 6th, 7th, and 14th holes but struggled with five bogeys and consecutive double bogeys on the 2nd and 3rd holes, resulting in a 6-over 78.
How did Woods perform in the second round?
His struggles continued into the second round, marked by eight bogeys and another double bogey, with only one birdie to balance his score, leaving him at 15-over par and tied for 40th place.
During the final round, Charlie faced another challenging start with early bogeys and double bogeys. Despite a birdie on the 17th and consecutive birdies on the 3rd and 4th holes, he struggled to maintain consistency, ultimately finishing with a 6-over 78 for the round and maintaining his T32 position overall.
While it was undoubtedly a tough debut for Charlie, the experience serves as a valuable learning opportunity for the young golfer. Notably, his inclusion in the tournament garnered significant media and fan attention, leading to heightened security measures at the event, likely in response to previous incidents of unruly fan behavior during his attempts to qualify for PGA Tour events. Despite the challenges, Charlie’s debut in the AJGA showcases his potential and sets the stage for future growth and development in his golfing career.
