Charlie Woods to Defend Junior Golf Title in Florida

The son of Tiger Woods will compete at the prestigious Team TaylorMade Invitational next month.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:05am

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Charlie Woods, the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, is set to defend his title at the upcoming Team TaylorMade Invitational junior golf tournament in Belleair, Florida. The 17-year-old won the event in 2025, his first victory in an American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) invitational tournament, which helped propel him into the top 10 of the AJGA Rolex Rankings. Woods, who recently committed to play golf at Florida State University, will face a talented field that includes the current No. 1 ranked junior golfer, Miles Russell.

Why it matters

The Team TaylorMade Invitational is one of the premier junior golf events in the country, attracting many of the best young players. Charlie Woods' victory in 2025 was a significant milestone in his burgeoning career, and defending his title would further cement his status as one of the top junior golfers in the world and a rising star in the sport.

The details

Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, is registered to compete in the upcoming Team TaylorMade Invitational tournament at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida from May 21-24. Woods won the event in 2025, shooting 15-under par to claim his first AJGA invitational title. The victory helped him climb into the top 10 of the AJGA Rolex Rankings. This year's field will include some of the top junior golfers in the country, including No. 1 ranked Miles Russell, as well as Giuseppe Puebla from Royal Palm Beach and Jessy Huebner from Port St. Lucie.

  • The Team TaylorMade Invitational will take place from May 21-24, 2026.
  • Charlie Woods won the event in May 2025.

The players

Charlie Woods

The 17-year-old son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, who is set to defend his title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational junior golf tournament. Woods won the event in 2025, his first AJGA invitational victory, and is currently ranked No. 17 in the AJGA Rolex Rankings.

Miles Russell

The current No. 1 ranked junior golfer in the world, who will be competing against Charlie Woods at the Team TaylorMade Invitational.

Giuseppe Puebla

A junior golfer from Royal Palm Beach, Florida who will be part of the talented field at the Team TaylorMade Invitational.

Jessy Huebner

A junior golfer from Port St. Lucie, Florida who will be competing at the Team TaylorMade Invitational.

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What they’re saying

“Charlie Woods proved he could compete and win against such talented fields in May 2025 at the Streamsong Resort's Black Course in Bowling Green.”

— Eric J. Wallace, Deputy Sports Editor, The Palm Beach Post

What’s next

The Team TaylorMade Invitational will take place from May 21-24, 2026, where Charlie Woods will look to defend his 2025 title against a field of top junior golfers.

The takeaway

Charlie Woods' victory at the 2025 Team TaylorMade Invitational was a significant milestone in his junior golf career, and his return to defend the title will be closely watched as he continues to establish himself as one of the top young talents in the sport.