Tiger Woods’ son Charlie shoots +9 in US Open qualifying as 15-year-old’s hopes of reaching Pinehurst are dashed at local Florida event
Charlie Woods’ attempt to qualify for the US Open failed Thursday after shooting an over-par 81 at a local course in Florida.
The 15-year-old, son of the great Tiger Woods, opened with a bogey and two double bogeys in his first six holes before dropping five more shots on the back nine at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
At the time of writing, he was tied for 66th place at the end of his lap. Only the top five players – and two alternates – will advance to the local qualifying event.
This summer’s US Open will take place at historic Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina from June 13-16.
Last February, Charlie Woods shot 16-over while trying to qualify for his first PGA Tour event.
Charlie Woods’ attempt to qualify for the US Open failed after shooting an over-par 81.
The 15-year-old, son of the great Tiger Woods, opened with a bogey during his round in Florida
He hoped to make it to the Cognizant Classic by participating in the pre-qualifiers. at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida.
Charlie played alongside Olin Browne Jr., the son of the three-time Tour winner, but bogeyed two of four holes en route to an 86.
Most recently, the 15-year-old joined his father in the Augusta booth, even appearing to give the 48-year-old some advice during the Masters.
The five-time Masters winner withdrew from the tournament due to a foot injury and has not played since.
Tiger and Charlie Woods were photographed together at the Masters earlier this month.
Charlie joined his father on the Augusta course, even appearing to offer him swing advice.
Tiger is also a three-time US Open champion but has yet to win at Pinehurst No. 2.
In 1999, he finished tied for third, two shots behind winner Payne Stewart. In 2005, Woods was second, two shots behind Michael Campbell. He did not compete at Pinehurst in 2014.
According to the United States Golf Association, more than 10,000 players have registered for this year’s event – the third time it has reached five figures, according to SI.com.
Local qualifying events will take place in 44 states and Canada between now and May 20, ahead of “Golf’s Longest Day,” when the remaining hopefuls will compete over 36 holes to earn a spot at the country’s third major championship. the season.
