WATCH: Tiger Woods beams with joy as he gets reunited with old friend Fred Couples at the PNC Championship Pro-Am

Tiger Woods and his son Charlie are set to tee it up at the 2024 PNC Championship in Florida this week. During the practice round on Friday, fans were in awe of a heartwarming moment between the 82-time PGA Tour winner and golf legend Fred Couples.

The two shared a joyous reunion filled with smiles and laughter. Couples approached Woods at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club's driving range while the latter was practicing. Woods immediately recognized his old friend and went to great him with a hug. He said while chucking (via Instagram @PGATour):

"Yo buddy!"

The two golf icons were spotted laughing while reminiscing about the good old days.

Here's a look into the heartwarming moment between Woods and Couples at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club (via Instagram @PGATour):

According to Golf Digest, Couples revealed that Woods had texted him ahead of the tournament to show his excitement to meet him after a long time. The 2019 Masters winner was curious if the two would play in a group with their sons. However, the 65-year-old laughed it off and said that the pairing would not happen.

Fred Couples will compete in the PNC Championship with his stepson, Hunter Hannemann.

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Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods set to take on the 2024 PNC Championship

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods return to the Ritz Carlton Golf Club this week to dominate the field at the family-oriented PNC Championship. Following the incredible show from the father-son duo in 2021, fans are excited to see them play.

While many wish to see them win, Tiger Woods' main priority is to have fun with his son at the golf course. The Sun Day Red founder took a break from the sport to deal with his chronic back and leg injuries. It wasn't until last week that he confirmed his and Charlie's spot on the field.

In an interview with the PGA Tour, he said:

"I'm not competitive right now. But I just want to be able to have the experience again."

The 48-year-old noted that his son's maturity is the biggest change over the years. Woods stated that the 15-year-old is certainly one to watch out for on the course over the next few years. Tiger Woods said (via PGA Tour):

"He's grown so much since last year. He's put on 3 and a half to 4 inches in height. It's a moving target. He's got stronger, faster, and heavier. He's a typical teenager."

The golf legend and his son will tee up the first round of the 2024 PNC Championship against Justin Leonard and his son Luke. The foursome will start on the Ritz Carlton Golf Club's first hole at 10:44 AM EST.

Other notable duos competing in the event include Nelly Korda and her father Petr Korda and Annika Sorenstam and her son Will McGee.-