Charlie Woods Commits to Florida State, Parts Ways with Dad Tiger's Agent

The 17-year-old golf prodigy will chart his own path as he prepares for his collegiate career.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, has committed to play for Florida State University's golf team in 2027. However, he has decided to part ways with his father's longtime agent, Mark Steinberg, and will instead be represented by Players Group Management as he embarks on his collegiate career.

Why it matters

Charlie Woods' decision to go a different route from his father's representation signals that he is looking to establish his own identity and carve out his own path in the sport of golf. This move could have significant implications for his development and future professional prospects, as he seeks to step out of his father's considerable shadow.

The details

The highly-rated teenage golfer has committed to play for Florida State University's top-ranked 2027 recruiting class. He will be joining forces with fellow junior golf standout Miles Russell, who is currently the world's No. 1 junior amateur. Charlie Woods is ranked No. 20 in the American Junior Golf Association rankings and recently won the Team TaylorMade Invitational, which featured some of the world's best junior talent.

  • Charlie Woods will enroll at Florida State University in 2027.
  • In February 2026, Charlie Woods announced he will be represented by Players Group Management, parting ways with his father Tiger Woods' longtime agent Mark Steinberg.

The players

Charlie Woods

The 17-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, who has committed to play for Florida State University's golf team in 2027.

Tiger Woods

A 15-time major champion golfer, who has been represented by agent Mark Steinberg for the majority of his career.

Mark Steinberg

Tiger Woods' longtime agent, who has represented the golf legend for the majority of his career.

Players Group Management

The agency that will now represent Charlie Woods as he prepares for his collegiate golf career at Florida State University.

Miles Russell

A 17-year-old junior golfer who has also committed to join Florida State University's 2027 recruiting class, and is currently the world's No. 1 junior amateur.

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What they’re saying

“I just saw that young Charlie made a commitment to FSU. I think it will be a win‑win for both Charlie and FSU. I know Charlie is a nice young man — and, obviously, a wonderful talent.”

— Jackie Nicklaus, Son of golf legend Jack Nicklaus (Tallahassee Democrat)

“And if Tiger Woods is around — and I'm sure he watches Charlie play pretty much every round — the fact that he'll be actively involved with the FSU golf program, hopefully for four years, who wouldn't want that input? In my opinion, it's a huge benefit to have someone like Tiger Woods and his name attached to FSU through his son.”

— Kenny Knox, Three-time PGA Tour winner and former All-American at Florida State University (Tallahassee Democrat)

What’s next

Charlie Woods' commitment to Florida State University's golf team in 2027 is a significant milestone, and his decision to be represented by a different agency than his father will be closely watched as he embarks on his collegiate career.

The takeaway

Charlie Woods' decision to chart his own path, separate from his father's representation, demonstrates his desire to establish his own identity and legacy in the sport of golf. This move could have far-reaching implications for his development and future professional prospects, as he seeks to step out of Tiger Woods' considerable shadow.