Tiger Woods' 17-year-old son Charlie commits to play golf at Florida State

The younger Woods continues the family's storied legacy in the sport

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, has announced that he will play college golf at Florida State University. Charlie, who is currently ranked 21st in the American Junior Golf Association, has followed in his father's footsteps, competing in events like the PNC Championship and qualifying for the U.S. Junior Amateur.

Why it matters

The Woods family has a long and successful history in professional golf, with Tiger Woods holding 82 professional wins, tied for the most ever. Charlie's commitment to Florida State continues this legacy and will be closely watched by golf fans as he looks to make his own mark on the sport.

The details

Charlie Woods, who turned 17 on Monday, is currently the 21st-ranked golfer in the American Junior Golf Association. He has had some notable achievements, including winning the Team TaylorMade Invitational last May and recording his first hole-in-one on the third hole at TPC Sawgrass in August. In the summer of 2024, he qualified to compete at the U.S. Junior Amateur but failed to make the cut.

  • Charlie Woods announced his commitment to Florida State on Instagram on February 10, 2026.
  • Charlie Woods won the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May 2025.
  • Charlie Woods recorded his first hole-in-one on the third hole at TPC Sawgrass in August 2025.
  • Charlie Woods qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur in the summer of 2024 but failed to make the cut.

The players

Charlie Woods

The 17-year-old son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, who has committed to play college golf at Florida State University.

Tiger Woods

A 15-time major champion and one of the most successful professional golfers of all time, with 82 professional wins.

Florida State University

A public research university located in Tallahassee, Florida, where Charlie Woods has committed to play college golf.

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What they’re saying

“Go Noles!”

— Charlie Woods (Instagram)

What’s next

Charlie Woods will begin his college golf career at Florida State University in the fall of 2026.

The takeaway

Charlie Woods' commitment to Florida State University continues the Woods family's storied legacy in golf, as the younger Woods looks to make his own mark on the sport and follow in the footsteps of his father, the legendary Tiger Woods.