Seventeen-year-old Charlie Woods, son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, has declared his intention to pursue college golf at Florida State University. This decision marks a significant step in his developing sports career as he opts for a different path than his father, who attended Stanford University. Charlie shared the news on social media on February 10, expressing enthusiasm about joining the Florida State Seminoles golf team.
Excited to announce my commitment to play golf at Florida State University — go Noles!
Charlie Woods, via social media.
Background on Tiger Woods and Family Support
Tiger Woods, a 50-year-old golfer with 82 PGA Tour victories and an inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2022, is the proud father of Charlie and his older sister, Sam Alexis Woods, aged 18. Both children are from his previous marriage to Elin Nordegren. While Tiger left Stanford early to focus on his professional career, Charlie is now set to begin his collegiate golf journey at Florida State.
Congratulations Charlie. I’m so proud of you on entering this next chapter of your life,
Tiger Woods, in a comment on Charlie’s social media post.
Charlie’s Achievements and Current Status
Currently a junior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, Charlie is part of Florida State’s 2027 recruiting class. His competitive record includes finishing first at the Team TaylorMade Invitational with a 54-hole score of 15-under 201 in May 2025, and placing 18th at the Rolex Tournament of Champions in November that same year. His Instagram presence reflects his new commitment, featuring Florida State Men’s Golf and deleting all prior posts except for the announcement.
Father’s Reflection on Charlie’s Golf Path
Tiger Woods has openly supported both of his children’s athletic pursuits. In a 2021 interview with Jada Pinkett Smith during the Golf Digest mini-series A Round with Tiger: Celebrity Lessons, Tiger described his son as “a natural,” but emphasized his hope that Charlie plays golf out of passion rather than obligation.
I just don’t want him to hate the game.
Tiger Woods, on his son’s relationship with golf.
I get emotional about it. Some of my best memories are being out there with my dad,
Tiger Woods, reflecting on his own childhood and his hopes for Charlie.
Memorable Moments Shared by Tiger and Charlie
Competing alongside Charlie in the PNC Championship, an annual event pairing PGA Tour and Champions Tour golfers with their sons, was a profound experience for Tiger. Speaking to reporters in December 2020, Tiger described the event as an unforgettable milestone for both father and son.
I don’t think words can describe it,
Tiger Woods said.
Just the fact that we were able to have this experience together, Charlie and I, it’s memories for a lifetime.
Looking Ahead for Charlie Woods’ Golf Career
As Charlie embarks on his journey at Florida State University, the golf world will be watching closely to see how he develops his game and builds his own legacy. With the encouragement and experience provided by a father who is one of golf’s greatest icons, Charlie’s college golf career holds considerable promise and may soon attract wider professional attention.
"I don't think words can describe it." pic.twitter.com/2zr3pLg7ul
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 20, 2020
