Charlie Woods Makes Hole-in-One in PNC Championship

A Big Moment for the 15-Year-Old Golfer

Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son, Charlie, made his first ace on Sunday during the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Club Orlando. Charlie hit a 7-iron from 175 yards on the par-3 fourth hole, which led to a large gallery and television cameras confirming the hole-in-one.

A Surprising Reaction

Woods was more excited than if he had made the hole-in-one himself. Charlie didn’t even know it went in the hole until the crowd began cheering, and television cameras finally confirmed it for him.

A Special Moment

Charlie gave a hard embrace to his father, then playfully shoved him away. “First one,” Charlie said as cameras surrounded him.

A Temporary Lead

The hole-in-one gave them a temporary share of the lead. This is the fifth straight year Woods and his son are playing the 36-hole tournament.

A Photo Gallery

• Charlie Woods watches his tee shot on the fourth hole that went in for a hole-in-one during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
• Tiger Woods, center, reacts to his son Charlie Wood’s hole-in-one on the fourth hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
• Charlie Woods, front, and his caddie Luke Wise react after his hole-in-one on the fourth hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
• Tiger Woods, right, congratulates his son Charlie Woods after his hole-in-one on the fourth hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
• Charlie Woods, left, walks on the fourth fairway after hitting a hole-in-on as his father Tiger Woods follows during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Conclusion

The hole-in-one was a special moment for Charlie, and it’s clear that he’s following in his father’s footsteps. With this achievement, Charlie is sure to continue making a name for himself in the golf world.

FAQs

Q: What was the distance of the shot that Charlie Woods hit for his hole-in-one?
A: The distance was 175 yards.

Q: What was Charlie’s reaction to making his first ace?
A: Charlie gave a hard embrace to his father, then playfully shoved him away. “First one,” Charlie said as cameras surrounded him.

Q: Is this the first time that Charlie Woods has played in the PNC Championship?
A: No, this is the fifth straight year that Charlie and his father have played in the tournament.