Tiger Woods congratulates son Charlie Woods on hole-in-one and second-place end for Staff Woods at PNC Championship | Golf information

Tiger Woods believes his son Charlie’s ceiling to impress in golf is “limitless” after scoring a hole-in-one throughout his runner-up end on the PNC Championship.

The previous world no 1 was taking part in alongside his 15-year-old son within the 36-hole melee occasion, the place solely former main match winners or The Gamers are eligible to play alongside a member of their household.

Staff Woods held a share of the lead after a gap spherical of 59 on the Ritz-Carlton Membership in Florida, whereas hopes of victory rose when Charlie carded the primary hole-in-one of his profession throughout an thrilling final day.

The pair shot a 15-under 57 to complete tied for the highest spot at 28 underneath alongside Staff Langer – made up of two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer and his son Jason, who took residence the win with a dramatic eagle on the primary play off the opening.

Woods has already described this occasion as his “fifth main”, making his fifth consecutive look within the match, with the 48-year-old pleased with his son’s progress.

“He [Charlie) has gotten better at every facet of the game,” Woods said. “That’s a commitment to practicing and developing as a player. I think that most of us forget he’s only 15 years old.

“I know he’s been doing this in front of the media for a long time but, being only 15, I think it’s incredible what he’s been able to accomplish so far and the ceiling that he has is unlimited.”

Historic ace for Woods on final day

Charlie’s maiden hole-in-one came with a stunning tee shot at the par-three fourth, where he knocked a seven-iron to around six feet of the hole before watching it roll into the cup.

“That was the thrill of a lifetime to be able to have that moment with Charlie, make his first hole-in-one, Sam [his daughter] on the bag, simply our household and mates,” Woods added. “That is what this occasion is about. It’s about connections and household.

“For us to have the ability to have this expertise collectively, I do know we did not win, however it was the truth that we competed. No person actually made a mistake. We needed to earn it and that is what hats off to the Langers, they performed splendidly.”

Touchdown his first ace, Woods Jnr stated: “It was nice having Dad there. It was a lot enjoyable. It was only a excellent seven iron, a bit reduce in there. In fact I by no means acquired to see him are available in. In order that sucks. However it’s okay.”

What future for Tiger?

Tiger’s look was his first at an occasion since he missed the reduce on the Open in July and underwent again surgical procedure in September, to alleviate the spasms and ache he felt all through of the 2024 season, with Woods unable to compete within the Hero World Problem earlier this month.

“I am nowhere close to aggressive form,” Woods admitted to the PGA Tour web site. “I am an awesome scramble associate. We made an awesome crew this week, and that is the enjoyment.”

He later added: “I’ve completed a couple of issues right here and there. I can hit a couple of photographs right here and there. It is observe, every single day, do the little issues and preserve enhancing, and I’ll preserve enhancing till subsequent 12 months.”

Woods has dedicated to collaborating within the inaugural TGL when it launches in January, the place he’ll signify “Juniper Hyperlinks” within the indoor golf league that mixes digital and real-time golf, though he has but to verify its full calendar for 2025.

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