Charlie Woods fails in bid to play in US Open

Charlie Woods failed to qualify for his first U.S. Open after shooting 9-over 81 on Thursday in a local qualifying event.
The 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods tied for 61st among the 74 players who finished the 6,975-yard layout at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club. The top five advanced to regional qualifying.
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[@mattdobbins3890]

It’s called “getting experience” good move on his part. The more he plays against people who are more advanced and the more he plays in these types of venues, the better he will be at the mental game and the game itself.

[@Ty81494]

Not to mention getting to know the courses this isn't like football where it's the same field it takes a lot of knowledge to remember the greens my grandfather use to know them all how the grass played soft or hard where to aim

[@georgesealy4706]

People should be talking about Miles Russell who is the same age as Charlie Woods. Miles has dominated the junior level of play for many years. Miles is the real deal.

[@silversurfer8208]

Bro just came off an 81 from his last qualifier. Their are more junior and college golfer that deserve the bid more.

[@Illtechnica]

It's clear you don't know how US Open qualifiers work.

[@silversurfer8208]

@@Illtechnica Ik he isn’t good enough. WAGR speaks enough volume

[@nicherman6759]

You dont get better by watching pros, you get better by playing them and seeing how the best manage courses and you gotta try all courses, no one wants to fly to another city or across the country to try out a course but it makes it better to know youre flying for a competition.

[@user-no6gd1js2y]

Show how he was FOLLOWED on the course AND TAUNTED by "fans" on the sidelines!! 😡😡😡

[@RickB1792]

He has a perfect right to keep trying, but he is not owed a golf career based on who his dad is. I hope he keeps working and makes it as it would be a great human interest story.

[@JakJim1]

Huge pressure on this young man , God bless his soul and protect him

[@scottsears5545]

Why?

[@timallsopp8656]

Great to see the lad out there giving it a go! Whether he qualified or not, it’s just the start!

[@ManiacRider3113]

He'll make it someday. Better to try and fail than not try at all.

[@vanbalzup6481]

Even better to try at something your dad is not the GOAT at. 9 over par ain’t the ticket when Miles Russell out here shooting casual mid 60s, winning tournaments at the same age. He should have gone into F1 or something like other nepobabies. Far less competition from the riff raff.

[@joebaker5089]

Too many tiger nut hugs out there.

[@scottsears5545]

He won't make it ....

[@TheresaHarris-s2w]

Don't use word "failed" when reporting on a child especially ❤

[@Unvaccinated69]

Don't be so weak

[@chrisbrimhall1613]

He is still a kid…..hopefully Tiger keeps the paparazzi away from his son

[@shonuDhamey]

I hope the kid will stick to Golf... kids these days have phases which is quite unpredictable. Looks great - just 15 and that is a gift he should cherish.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Hes a good golfer...qualified for the jr. Am, shot 1 under to win his qualifier...the issue is that hes not his dad and it's ridiculous to expect him to be...people forget how freakish tiger was...he was WINNING the jr am at age 14 then continied to win for the next 5 years then went pro and humiliated everyone at augusta national...we will likely never see someone do that again...if charlie had a different last name, his golf accomplishemnts would be getting praise

[@johncassani6780]

He will have a hard time. His dad got exposure as a teenager because he won 3 straight US Junior Amateurs. Charlie is a good golfer, but is being overexposed due to who his dad is. Gary Nicklaus was a really good golfer, but being on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a teenager, with the headline, “The Next Nicklaus” end edition up doing him no favors. I think he may have earned a tour card for a year well into his 30s, but his career never materialized.

[@InsignificantSpeckOfDust]

He's not ready...give it time. He is not at the same level as Tiger was at 15.

[@peacethroughstrength172]

Agreed. Tiger was raised a whole other way, night and day from his son and generally speaking believe it or not it matters. Tiger was alot more disciplined and mature at 15, didnt speak out of turn nor interrupt the Nam vet ever. His son will get there, gotta be around his dad Tiger more though! Now is the time. My respects to them and golf is not the same without TW playing. Sempre.Fidelis

[@dekaywill4572]

Bet he would dominate on the LPGA....

[@GDJ1957]

I cannot believe he played in this. He does not have the skill level...9 over.

[@scottsears5545]

That's awful that he was out there he's not good enough

[@OrvinReyes]

miles russell

[@georgesealy4706]

Right. People should be talking about Miles. He is the real deal. He won the US Kids World Tournament at Pinehurst as an 11-year-old and then again as a 12-year-old. He has dominated AJGA events and is ranked #1. And recently he finished T20 at a Korn Ferry professional event as a 15-year-old. Wow. Woods has done NONE of this. It will be interesting to see if Miles tries to qualify for the USGA Junior Amateur, which is coming soon. He should easily qualify and have a good chance of winning it.

[@vitamind2387]

All he has is the Woods name and he walks around like he’s Tiger….

[@RK831]

Forget it, Charlie. Just play golf recreationally. You would be a great 5-handicapper.

[@TheFitDragon]

nothing about the guys who actually made the top 5? Pathetic story

[@georgesealy4706]

Is he going to play in the USGA Junior Amateur this year? He didn't even try last year. We'll see. Qualifying begins soon.

[@surfwriter8461]

I think it's ridiculous that Charlie Woods is trying to compete with professionals at this point, as if he believes he is that good. He must have a distorted sense of entitlement and his game if he thinks he belongs at the age of 15 with a game that clearly isn't that great yet. He may be good in time, and he can compete then. But to place himself in this kind of position trying to qualify for a tournament with real professionals is a bit presumptuous and even insulting.

[@bobrecardo3230]

How on earth is it "insulting" to you exactly? lol. What a stupid comment

[@ceegee9677]

It’s not wrong to play in tournaments. More reps and practice for him idk why you are hating on that

[@MrKillahippo]

as he steps off his dad's coat tails, he'll trip a bit, this is the first, he may need another half dozen too, hopefully, reality will break through, before he does.

[@MGWA6891]

​@@ceegee9677Because he's just not good enough and there's nothing wrong with stating that. It's not hate. There are better 15 year old golfers out there who know their game isn't at a level to compete with these guys so don't. He's Charlie, not Tiger.

[@shanewilliams1216]

@@MGWA6891 Like Miles Russell a 15 year old that played the Corn Ferry tour a week or so ago finished 14 under tied for 20th, pretty damn good !!!

[@timpoos4635]

He’s still young

[@rrgoody]

His game is nowhere close to ready. Keep at it.

[@enriquebruzual1702]

9 Over par 🥴, well, keep at it

[@BonanzaPilot]

Florida people are wild

[@CruceEntertainment]

81 is very good for his age, he’ll eventually make it

[@GDJ1957]

Not really! There are a lot of 14- and 15-year-olds that can shoot lights out, he is not one of them. His skill level is nowhere near what Tiger was at this age.

[@bobbyscarboro4865]

@@GDJ1957why does it have to be? He’s not his father, nor is anyone trying to say he is. The kid is just playing golf and trying to compete. He’s not claiming to be great. His father is not claiming his son is great. Why the criticism for a teenager trying to better himself? This is what our country needs more of…. Effort and bravery to face failure at the opportunity to succeed.

[@jadenngl]

@@bobbyscarboro4865 Exactly, he has alot of promise and shoots in the 60s and 70s sometimes.. Its not about being the best 15 year old, but the best 25 year old.. many of the players you see on tour were not the top of the top junior golfers

[@scottsears5545]

Wrong

[@jtpalooki7757]

@@GDJ1957his skill level absolutely is!.. what he lacks is his father’s determination!

[@JUUIGDWEZX]

BABY TIGER NOT DOING SO WELL..

[@SaberKanwar]

Stop covering this kid and leave him alone…….

[@situated4]

Charlie needs to learn a trade. Maybe industrial roofing?

[@Moishe555]

omg

[@RichardWGomez]

No way he makes it with the pressure...he grew up a millionaire and spoiled. No mental toughness!

[@okolemahu]

Definitely not the next Tiger but at least he doesn’t have to worry about money.

[@greatscott88mph]

Charlie should learn pickleball

[@paulletchworth2036]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@coltshooter5603]

Yep, he sucks

[@windowrob]

What do you get out of saying a child sucks? (Btw, though an 81 is NOT tour caliber, an 81 does not suck by any means).

[@coltshooter5603]

@@windowrob my apologies, I didn't know Charlie paid your bills😂

[@kevindick1110]

Duh. Now cover Miles Russell.