BREAKING NEWS š Charlie Woods suffers his first major disappointment after failing to qualify for the US Open
It was a long shot from the beginning for the son of the legendary Tiger Woods.
Tiger Woods, background, watches son Charlie putt during the final round of the PNC Championship.LAPRESSE
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In a surprising turn of events,Ā Charlie Woods, son of golf legendĀ Tiger Woods, faced a setback in his golfing journey as he struggled at the local qualifying event for theĀ U.S. Open.
This defeat marks a significant blow for the young golfer, who had been riding high after helpingĀ The Benjamin SchoolĀ win the 2023 state championship and boasting about winning a high school state championship, a feat his father never achieved.
Competing at theĀ Legacy Golf & Tennis Club,Ā Charlie, 15, had a rough start and was unable to recover, finishing with a 9-over 81. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to secure one of the five spots that would advance him to the 36-hole qualifying event in June.
This was notĀ Charlie’sĀ first attempt at qualifying for a major event. Earlier this year, he shot an 86 in a pre-qualifying round for theĀ Cognizant Classic, showing that the road to success in golf can be challenging, even for those with famous last names.
Charlie has a long career ahead of him
The odds were stacked againstĀ CharlieĀ from the start, as he was one of 10,084 entries vying for just 80 spots in theĀ golfĀ tournament. Despite his disappointment,Ā CharlieĀ remains determined to continue his quest for golfing glory.
His next qualifying rounds will be for theĀ 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur Golf ChampionshipĀ and theĀ 2024 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship, both of which will take place this summer.
While this defeat may be a setback for Charlie, it is clear that he has the talent and determination to overcome challenges and continue to make a name for himself in the world of golf, following in his father’s
illustrious footsteps.