Charlie Woods teed off Monday morning in the biggest event of his life thus far.
Charlie, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, is playing in his first USGA Championship this week at the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He won a qualifier last month to punch his ticket to the U.S. Junior, an event Pops won three straight times from 1991-93.
Charlie’s day began early Monday, playing Oakland Hills’ North Course with the South Course to come Tuesday. There are 256 players in the U.S. Junior field, and only 64 of them make the cut for match play set to begin Wednesday.
In the opening round, Charlie shot 12-over 82, and while he birdied both par 5s, four doubles were his undoing. The leaders are at 5 under after the opening wave.
Tiger was on hand Sunday walking with Charlie during the practice round. Tiger isn’t caddying, but he was following Charlie along with a big gallery during the first round Monday.
U.S. Junior: Scores from Oakland Hills
Here’s a look at photos of Charlie Woods and the whole scene around him during the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur: