Tiger Woods' Son Finishes Golf Tournament Dead Last

Charlie Woods, 17, scored 10 strokes behind the 35th-place contestant at the Junior Invitational.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:56pm

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Tiger Woods' son, Charlie Woods, finished in last place out of 36 golfers at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in Graniteville, South Carolina. The 17-year-old carded an 8-over 80 during the final round, 10 strokes behind the 35th-place contestant. Charlie is ranked No. 20 in the American Junior Golf Association and is set to attend Florida State University to compete for the Seminoles.

Why it matters

As the son of one of the most decorated golfers of all time, Charlie Woods' performance at the Junior Invitational tournament has drawn significant attention. His last-place finish raises questions about the challenges of living up to a famous parent's legacy in the highly competitive world of junior golf.

The details

Charlie Woods, a high school junior attending the Benjamin School in Palm Beach, was bested on Sunday by No. 1 in the AJGA rankings, Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Both Charlie and Miles are set to attend Florida State University to compete for the Seminoles.

  • Charlie Woods finished the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley on Sunday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Charlie Woods

The 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, who finished in last place at the Junior Invitational tournament.

Miles Russell

The No. 1 ranked golfer in the American Junior Golf Association, who won the Junior Invitational tournament.

Tiger Woods

One of the most decorated golfers of all time, with 82 PGA Tour titles, and the father of Charlie Woods.

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What they’re saying

“Excited to announce my commitment to play golf at Florida State University — go Noles!”

— Charlie Woods

The takeaway

Charlie Woods' last-place finish at the Junior Invitational highlights the challenges of living up to a famous parent's legacy in the highly competitive world of junior golf. As he prepares to attend Florida State University, the spotlight will continue to be on the younger Woods as he works to establish his own identity and success in the sport.