Tiger Woods and his son Charlie are headlining the 2024 PNC Championship this weekend. During a thrilling Sunday round at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club in Florida, the 15-year-old secured his first career hole-in-one.
The monumental milestone left his father proud and sent ripples through the golf community, with fans and commentators praising the teenager. The clip of his ace went viral on social media with fans flooding the comment section. Here's a look at the scene at the 2024 PNC Championship (via X@PGATOUR):
As a rising high school golfer, a fan was quick to state that the 82-time PGA Tour winner's son is one to look out for in the next few years. A golf enthusiast said:
"Man, that’s dope. A hole-in-one? Kid’s gonna be a legend. Can't wait to see more from him."
The PNC Championship has been one of the PGA Tour's most anticipated events of the year because of its family-style competition that produces wholesome moments. Charlie's ace was a moment of pure excitement as fans were given a glimpse of Tiger on Sundays in his former years.
A fan commented:
"Imagine being 15 y/o and having your first hole-in-one on national television for the whole world to see. Sunday magic is a family affair."
Fans were left in awe of the emotional weight of the moment. Historically dubbed as the father-son tournament, Charlie's milestone saw the 15-time Major championship winner's softer side.
"That hug-to-shove moment every man wants to experience with his son," a fan noted.
Another fan commented, "Like father, like son! Incredible to see the Woods legacy continue."
Here are a few more comments:
"Tiger has never looked happier than when he’s golfing with Charlie.. this is what it’s all about and it’s so awesome to see him like this," said a fan.
"What an amazing father-son moment!," wrote an X user.
As the young golfer progresses, the golf world will undoubtedly be watching closely and eagerly awaiting what's next for the Benjamin School star.
Charlie Woods speaks out about his ace at the 2024 PNC Championship
On the 176-yard long par three fourth hole at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club, Charlie Woods recorded his first career ace to put him and Tiger in the lead. With a seven iron in his hand, the 15-year-old started the ball left of the pin and asked it to cut mid-air, to which it obliged.
As the crowd erupted with joy, Charlie was in disbelief. Tiger was in awe of his son's achievement and went over to hug him before playfully shoving him to convey his joy.
Speaking with the Golf Channel, here's what the amateur had to say about the moment (via PGA Tour):
"It was a perfect 7-iron, so just kind of hit it. Down off the left, a little cut 7. It was awesome. I didn’t think it went in. I don’t believe anybody until I go up there and see it.”
The ace leaves Team Woods taking the solo lead at the 2024 PNC Championship with a score of 23 under par, with seven holes left to be played.