Tiger Woods' Son Charlie Commits to Play Golf at Florida State

The 17-year-old junior will join the Seminoles' highly-ranked golf program.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, has made a verbal commitment to play college golf at Florida State University. Woods, who is currently ranked 21st in the American Junior Golf Association rankings, will join the Seminoles' program which has produced several major champions including Brooks Koepka, Paul Azinger, and Jeff Sluman.

Why it matters

Charlie Woods' decision to stay in-state and play for Florida State is notable, as his father Tiger also chose to remain in his home state of California to play at Stanford before turning pro. The younger Woods' commitment to the Seminoles' highly-ranked golf program continues the family's legacy in the sport.

The details

Woods, a junior at The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, Florida, has one AJGA victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational last May and tied for ninth in the Junior PGA Championship last summer. He will be joining the nation's top-ranked junior golfer, Miles Russell, who has also committed to Florida State.

  • Charlie Woods made his verbal commitment on February 10, 2026.
  • Woods is currently a junior in high school and will join the Florida State golf team in the fall of 2027.

The players

Charlie Woods

The 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods who has committed to play college golf at Florida State University.

Tiger Woods

Golf icon who also chose to stay in-state to play at Stanford University before turning professional.

Miles Russell

The nation's top-ranked junior golfer who has also committed to play at Florida State University.

Brooks Koepka

Major champion who played golf at Florida State University.

Paul Azinger

Major champion who played golf at Florida State University.

Jeff Sluman

Major champion who played golf at Florida State University.

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What’s next

Charlie Woods will join the Florida State golf team in the fall of 2027 as a freshman.

The takeaway

The Woods family's continued commitment to college golf and the state of Florida highlights the enduring legacy of one of the sport's most iconic figures. Charlie Woods' decision to join the Seminoles' program, which has produced several major champions, will be closely watched as he seeks to forge his own path in the game.