The Next Generation: Charlie Woods Aces It in PNC Championship

Imagine Tiger Woods standing on the golf course, but this time, it’s his 15-year-old son, Charlie, who’s making the crowd roar. Charlie hit an incredible hole-in-one during the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Club in Orlando. He used a 7-iron to send the ball from 175 yards away into the hole on the par-3 fourth. Dad couldn’t have been prouder! Tiger Woods was over the moon, saying it was "the thrill of a lifetime" to see his son achieve this big moment. The tournament, which pairs family members with major champions, saw some tense moments. Charlie didn’t even realize his shot had gone in until the crowd started cheering. Fans from both sides of the green were jumping with excitement, and TV cameras finally confirmed the ace. "I didn’t see it go in, which stinks, " Charlie said, "but it was still amazing. "

The Woods duo finished as runners-up, with Bernhard Langer taking the win after an 18-foot eagle putt in the playoff. Despite the outcome, the day was all about Charlie's hole-in-one. When asked about the best part of his day, Charlie didn’t hesitate: "No. 1—making the ace, " he said. Though they’ve played the tournament five years in a row, this was Charlie's first ace. From the schools of Benjamin in North Palm Beach, Charlie is clearly following in his dad’s footsteps, one spectacular shot at a time.

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