Charlie Woods Commits to Florida State Golf

The son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods will join a star-studded recruiting class for the Seminoles.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Charlie Woods, a junior at the Benjamin School and son of Tiger Woods, has announced his commitment to play golf at Florida State University. Woods joins Miles Russell, the current No. 1 player in the American Junior Golf Association's Rolex Rankings, in a highly touted Seminoles recruiting class from the Class of 2027. This commitment helps Florida State keep pace with in-state rival Florida, who has already secured commitments from two of the top five junior golfers in the country.

Why it matters

The recruiting battle for top junior golf talent in Florida has intensified, with the Gators and Seminoles vying for the state's top prospects. Woods' commitment to Florida State is a major coup, as he is one of the most high-profile junior golfers in the country and the son of one of the greatest players of all time.

The details

Woods, who is currently ranked No. 21 in the Rolex AJGA rankings, joins a Florida State program that has enjoyed tremendous success in recent years, including an NCAA runner-up finish in 2024. The Seminoles will look to continue their rise and challenge Florida, the 2023 NCAA champions, for supremacy in college golf.

  • Charlie Woods announced his commitment to Florida State on February 10, 2026.
  • In September 2025, Florida secured commitments from two of the top five junior golfers in the country, Giuseppe Puebla and Jessy Huebner.

The players

Charlie Woods

A junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, Charlie Woods is one of the top junior golfers in the country, currently ranked No. 21 in the Rolex AJGA rankings.

Miles Russell

The current No. 1 player in the American Junior Golf Association's Rolex Rankings, Miles Russell is part of Florida State's highly touted recruiting class from the Class of 2027.

Giuseppe Puebla

A member of the Mayakoo Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Giuseppe Puebla is ranked No. 2 in the latest AJGA rankings and has committed to play golf at the University of Florida.

Jessy Huebner

Ranked No. 5 in the latest AJGA rankings, Jessy Huebner from Port St. Lucie has also committed to play golf at the University of Florida.

Tiger Woods

One of the greatest golfers of all time, Tiger Woods is the father of Charlie Woods and a legendary figure in the sport.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

The commitment of Charlie Woods, the son of Tiger Woods, to the Florida State golf program highlights the intense recruiting battle for top junior talent in the state of Florida. Both the Gators and Seminoles have built strong golf programs in recent years, and this commitment will only further fuel the rivalry between the two schools.