Charlie Woods Commits to Florida State Golf Program

The son of golf legend Tiger Woods will join the Seminoles' highly ranked team.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, has committed to play college golf at Florida State University, the young athlete announced on Tuesday. Woods, currently a high school junior, is ranked No. 21 in the American Junior Golf Association and is considered the No. 9 player in his class.

Why it matters

This commitment continues a family connection to collegiate athletics at Florida State, as Tiger Woods' son joins the program. Charlie Woods' decision signals a potential shift in collegiate golf recruitment, as top-ranked junior players increasingly consider programs outside of traditional powerhouses.

The details

Woods demonstrated significant improvement in his game, rising from a ranking of No. 606 in May of last year to his current position. He helped The Benjamin School win the Florida Class 1A state championship in November, shooting a 68 in the second round of competition. The Florida State golf program has a strong history, having finished as the runner-up in the NCAA Championship in 2024, and boasts notable alumni such as five-time major winner Brooks Koepka and 1993 PGA Championship winner Paul Azinger.

  • Charlie Woods announced his commitment on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Woods will begin his collegiate career at Florida State in the fall of 2027.

The players

Charlie Woods

The son of golf legend Tiger Woods, who is currently a high school junior ranked No. 21 in the American Junior Golf Association and considered the No. 9 player in his class.

Tiger Woods

A golf legend and Charlie Woods' father, who won 11 tournaments during his college career at Stanford.

Brooks Koepka

A five-time major winner and a notable alumnus of the Florida State golf program.

Paul Azinger

The 1993 PGA Championship winner and a notable alumnus of the Florida State golf program.

Nick O'Leary

Jack Nicklaus' grandson, who previously starred as a tight end for the Florida State Seminoles, contributing to their national championship win in 2013.

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What’s next

Woods will begin his collegiate career at Florida State in the fall of 2027. It remains to be seen how his presence will impact the team's performance and whether he will follow in his father's footsteps by achieving success at the professional level.

The takeaway

With Charlie Woods and the already committed Miles Russell joining the Florida State golf program, the Seminoles could develop into a major force in collegiate golf, potentially challenging traditional powerhouses and shifting the landscape of collegiate golf recruitment.