In an unforgettable moment at the PNC Championship, 15-year-old Charlie Woods proved that golfing talent runs deep in the family. During the final round of the tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Club Orlando, Charlie made his first-ever hole-in-one on the par-3 fourth hole. The shot, executed with a precise 7-iron from 175 yards, drew wild cheers from the gallery and an emotional reaction from his father, Tiger Woods.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat was the thrill of a lifetime to be able to have that moment with Charlie, make his first hole-in-one,\u201d said an elated Tiger Woods. The golfing legend admitted the experience was even more exhilarating than if he had achieved the ace himself.<\/p>\n
Charlie\u2019s ace was a highlight of a day filled with impressive play by Team Woods. Competing in the scramble format, the duo posted a stellar 15-under 57, putting them in contention for the win. However, their efforts fell just short as Bernhard Langer drained an 18-foot eagle putt in the playoff to secure the victory for his team.<\/p>\n
Despite the loss, the day\u2019s memories were more than enough for the Woods family. \u201cIt was awesome having Dad there,\u201d said Charlie. \u201cThat was so much fun. It was just a perfect 7-iron, little cut in there. Of course never got to see it go in. So that sucks. But that\u2019s all right.\u201d<\/p>\n
Charlie initially didn\u2019t realize the ball had gone in. The gallery\u2019s enthusiastic cheers and gestures\u2014some pointing downward to indicate the ball was in the hole hinted at the extraordinary feat. Television cameras confirmed the ace moments later, prompting a celebratory embrace between father and son.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe heard it up on the green on the right and left but we were totally unsure until the TV confirmed it. And we went nuts,\u201d Tiger recalled. \u201cI don\u2019t know what we did, but we enjoyed it. It was an unbelievable moment.\u201d<\/p>\n
This marked the fifth consecutive year Tiger and Charlie have participated in the 36-hole tournament, and it was their second runner-up finish. Yet, the sheer joy of the day overshadowed the outcome. When asked to rank the day on his personal \u201cfun meter,\u201d Charlie didn\u2019t hesitate. \u201cNo. 1,\u201d he declared. \u201cIt\u2019s not even close.\u201d<\/p>\n
Charlie Woods, a sophomore at Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, continues to demonstrate that he\u2019s a force to be reckoned with on the golf course. For now, the young golfer is savoring his monumental achievement and looking forward to more shared moments with his legendary father.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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