Charlie Woods Bounces Back From US Junior Disappointment To Win First ‘Major’ Tournament.full details below 👇
Charlie Woods responded in true Tiger fashion as he won a South Florida Junior major in his first start after his US Junior Amateur disasterCharlie Woods has shown a few characteristics of his father in his golf swing and on-course mannerisms, and it seems he also has Tiger’s resilience after claiming his first major tournament victory.
Only a week ago Woods missed the cut at the US Junior Amateur after a brutal USGA debut saw him finish 22 over par through 36 holes.The 15-year-old seemingly has that old Tiger battling spirit though, as he’s responded in typical Woods fashion by going out and winning on his very next start.
Woods won the South Florida Junior Cup on 31 July, which is one of eight events marked as major tournaments on the South Florida Junior Tour. OK, it’s not one of ‘those’ Majors that Tiger has 15 of tucked away at home, but its a start and the circumstances of the victory make it even more impressive when you consider what happened last time out.
Woods shot 73-68-73 at the BallenIsles Country Club’s East Course to finish as the only one of the initial field of 63 to end the tournament under par.And even in his post-round comments, Charlie showed the same tenacity that has fired his dad up through his legendary career – with that US Junior Amateur performance only serving to ignite more passion to succeed.
