Canelo Alvarez will take a year-long break from the ring, leaving the May 2 date open for David Benavidez and Gilberto Ramírez.
The four-division champion’s focus is squarely on a potential rematch with Terence Crawford later in the year.
Reynoso Confirms Year-Long Break
Trainer Eddy Reynoso told TV Azteca, “No, in May there will be no fight. In May, we are going to rest, and we are going to resume in September.”
The veteran trainer added that Canelo recently underwent a successful operation on his left elbow and has been working on his recovery while fulfilling promotional commitments.
“That’s what he wants, the rematch with Crawford. Let’s see if it can be in September, and that’s the goal—to seek revenge and get rid of the thorn,” Reynoso said.
Benavidez vs Ramírez Now Takes Center Stage
With Canelo stepping aside, the previously announced May 2 date is now free for Benavidez and Ramírez to headline, giving both fighters time to prepare for a critical super middleweight showdown.
Canelo’s early announcement effectively cleared the calendar for the rival clash, allowing Benavidez and Ramírez to focus entirely on their bout.
Crawford Rematch and Titles in Question
When Canelo finally faces Terence Crawford, the bout may be Ring Magazine title only, depending on whether Crawford takes an interim fight at super middleweight beforehand.
Crawford has already been stripped of the WBC title and could have no other belts by September if mandatory obligations are ignored, adding uncertainty to the stakes.
His recent activity suggests he fights only once per year and is tipped to compete at middleweight, making the timing of a September clash a key factor in Canelo’s long-term plans.
Canelo’s Strategic Pause
Alvarez’s year-long hiatus is about more than rest; it gives him time to prepare for one of the most skilled fighters of his generation.
By spacing out his schedule, focusing on rehabilitation, and allowing Crawford’s path to develop, Canelo ensures that when the rematch occurs, he will be at his physical and tactical peak.
Looking Ahead
For now, Canelo’s pause reshapes the landscape. Benavidez vs. Ramírez now has full focus on May 2.
Fans and analysts wait to see how Crawford’s activity—and potential lack of titles—will impact the high-stakes rematch later in the year. We will continue to track developments as both bouts take shape.
Anthony Joshua has told Tyson Fury it is up to him whether they finally meet in the ring next year.
Joshua and Fury are being lined up for a long-anticipated fight as part of Riyadh Season in 2026, with a September date in London pencilled in. No deal has been finalised but there is growing confidence that a fight will take place and both camps are working towards making it happen in 2026.
But Joshua has said he will not be the one to hold up the fight, telling Reuters: “It’s up to Fury. I’ve signed to fight him a number of times. I don’t want to get my hopes up and be let down again.”
Fury and Joshua will take to the ring in separate fights in the early part of 2026 as part of Riyadh Season, with Joshua fighting in Saudi Arabia in February with Fury to follow shortly afterwards. The two former world heavyweight champions have never fought each other despite being close to a match-up in 2021 which never materialised in what would have been a fight for the undisputed heavyweight crown.
Fury is currently retired after he suffered successive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk while Joshua is looking to get back on track following his fifth-round knockout by former IBF champion Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Before that, though, Joshua will take on Jake Paul in an eight-round fight in Miami on Friday night.
Fury’s promoter Frank Warren, meanwhile, confirmed no agreement has been reached. “There’s been some talks going on, there’s nothing been signed yet, but Tyson’s indicated if it’s the right deal, he’ll definitely do it,” he told Sky Sports News.
“I think it’s going in the right direction and hopefully we’ll get some news pretty soon as to what’s going to happen. I do believe it will happen. AJ’s fighting, or whatever you want to call it, this week against Jake Paul and there’s talk of him fighting again early in 2026.
“Tyson’s been out for a while now. He may have a warm-up fight but if this fight happens – which I believe it will – it will be sometime in late summer. So that’s another seven months away, so he’ll certainly have a fight in between I think if he comes back.
“He has been in the gym full-time training very hard. He’s in great nick, he looks well and he’s said many times himself he would like to come back and fight again. And 2026 I believe, provided the deal’s right, I think you’ll see him back in the ring again.”
DEONTAY WILDER INTERVIEW: Former heavyweight champion on being ‘stabbed in the back’ by those closest to him, overcoming years of mental health struggles – and his plans to face Anthony Joshua in Africa
Deontay Wilder does not hesitate when asked what went wrong. Not against Joseph Parker. Not against Zhilei Zhang. Not in the fights that prompted so many to declare the former heavyweight champion finished.
‘It definitely was psychological for sure,’ Wilder told Clubhouse Boxing. ‘My performances were poor due to my mental state rather than my physical. My physical state was great. I felt great and I feel great now. I can still whack. Come on, we don’t need to question that. But, mentally, if that goes, so does the body. You don’t have an engine no more. It’s done.’
For more than a decade, Wilder’s engine seemed endless. From a late-starting Olympic bronze medalist to the most feared knockout artist in boxing, he captured the WBC heavyweight title in 2015 and defended it ten times, his right hand erasing entire game plans in a second. Even after two brutal losses to Tyson Fury ended his reign, the belief remained that Wilder’s power alone could carry him forward. What few saw was the damage accumulating far from the ring.
‘It’s been tough,’ he said. ‘It’s been tough going through the journey that I’ve had to go through over the years. And I’m talking about outside of the ring. Outside of the ring has been the major battle of my life. But I’m still here. I’m so happy at this moment in time in my life. I feel great. Everything is going good. I had to go through that rough patch to get here and it was definitely rough.’
By ‘rough patch,’ Wilder meant betrayal. ‘If you never felt it, it’s worse than a heartbreak,’ he said. ‘Especially when people are so close to you. You don’t see certain things when you’ve got so much going on. You’re doing good. You’re helping out everybody. And then you are stabbed in the back by those close to you.
‘After that, things were never the same anymore. I was uncomfortable. I didn’t know what to expect next week or next month. So it was like the fun is over. The party bus is coming to a stop, so let me get off at the next exit.’
‘The people that hurt you the most are the people that are closer to you,’ he added. ‘That’s the worst. That’s the hardest. That’s what hurts you the most. I learnt the hard way. People I never thought or suspected were the ones going behind my back.’
For a man who has always prided himself on mental toughness, the low point was unfamiliar. ‘I always felt like I could handle it. My mind is strong enough. I can get through it,’ he said. ‘But I had never experienced a mental space like it. It was the lowest I had ever been.’
By the time he entered training camps for Parker and Zhang, the weight was crushing. ‘I was still thinking about my problems outside the ring while I’m in camp,’ he said. ‘I spent the majority of camp trying to get my mind right. I kept telling myself it’s okay, but it wasn’t okay. I was just trying to convince myself and trick myself into thinking I would make it through the fights.
‘I had all these people relying on me to go in there, fight and perform. I couldn’t let them down so I compromised my mental health. I didn’t want to be there and I was already thinking about after the fights before they even took place.’
Critics questioned his legs, his reflexes, his age. Wilder says they were looking in the wrong place. ‘It wasn’t physical,’ he said. ‘When I got in the ring and the bell say ding it was just about survival. It was like a hypnosis thing. Everything that I put together in camp went out the f***ing window.’
Eventually, he reached a point he had never reached before: acceptance that he could not fix this alone. ‘I decided to get the help of two therapists,’ Wilder said. ‘And a sports psychologist. I had a lot of talks. A lot of things they put in perspective for me. Looking at situations, but looking at them in a different way.’
One lesson became central. ‘They talk about putting things on the shelf. They also explained I should be putting energy into things you can’t control. If you can’t control it, put it on the shelf. And when you put things on the shelf, it gets dust on it. You start to forget things. That’s been a healing mechanism for me.’
The work also forced Wilder to confront trauma long predating his boxing career. ‘When you go through childhood, PTSD, depending on the environment or situations you went through, as adults we still deal with that. And when you get in certain situations, it can hit you all over again.’
Being falsely accused, he says, is one of his deepest triggers. ‘That really hits me. I used to get accused of things I didn’t do, even as a child. Even as an adult. Don’t accuse me of something that I didn’t do. I’m a man. If I do something, I’ll do the time for the crime. But don’t put nothing on me that I didn’t do.’
Now 38, Wilder says time and perspective have reshaped him. ‘Age is a beautiful thing,’ he said. ‘You get wiser. The things that used to bother you, they don’t no more. Somebody come up acting crazy, you wasting your energy. I’m having fun. We laughing. We in good spirits.
‘There’s a lot of miserable people. Low-vibrational people. They want you to come down there with them. I’m not the one that’s gonna give you that. I love the space that I’m in. I’ve been through hell and back. And I ain’t going back there no more. I’m not letting nobody get me to that point again.’
And now, he says, the Bronze Bomber is ready to remind the world why he was one of the most feared heavyweights of his era and is adamant he can do so against Anthony Joshua.
‘I mean we still here. I’m not retired, he’s not retired. We’re still in the same business. It’s still one of the biggest fights in the world. People are still heavily invested in that fight with me and Joshua. It’s going to happen. Like I said, I am here, I’ve always been here and I’ve always wanted that fight.
‘I want to know who the best is and we are going to find out. I’ve been talking to some people over in Africa, I am not going to name them, but they know Joshua too and we’ve been discussing bringing that fight to Africa. I would love to do it. Look, that fight is definitely going to happen. We just need to wait and see where.’
He is also in talks with Oleksandr Usyk, adding another potential chapter to a storied career. But one thing is clear: Wilder believes the mental battle that nearly broke him is finally over, and he is back to his ruthless self – the one who wants to inflict that power on Anthony Joshua when the moment is right.
Along with individual success, Williams enjoyed a glittering doubles career, mostly alongside her sister Venus Williams.
Serena Williams left devastated by 2004 Olympic withdrawal
But Serena felt she was letting her sister and many others down when she decided against playing at the 2004 Olympics.
Williams was forced to withdraw from the event due to a knee injury, having been scheduled to play singles and doubles in Athens.
As quoted by BBC Sport, she said at the time: “I’ve never been this disappointed in my career. The good news is I don’t need surgery. That’s the only good news.
“I am sad and disappointed, not only because I am unable to travel to Greece and participate in the Olympics, but also because I gave my word that I would play.
“I feel that I am letting down my sister Venus, coach Zina Garrison and the other members of the US team by not participating.”
How did Serena Williams and Venus Williams perform at the Olympics?
While Williams was understandably frustrated, her Olympic disappointment with the USA was short-lived.
She would go on to win the singles gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, as well as claiming doubles gold that year and also in 2000 and 2008.
Venus was by Serena’s side for all three doubles triumphs, with the former also clinching gold in singles in 2000 and silver in mixed doubles in 2016.
Chanda Rubin was the player given the impossible task of filling Serena’s shoes in 2004, but she fell in the first round alongside Venus in Athens that year.
Scottie Scheffler matches another Tiger Woods feat after six-win season
Scottie Scheffler has earned himself another award, matching a feat only 15-time major winner Tiger Woods has previously achieved.
Scheffler has won his fourth straight Player of the Year award as he and Woods are now the only two golfers to earn the award four seasons in a row. Otherwise known at the Jack Nicklaus Award, the 19-time PGA Tour winner who won six times in 2025, including two majors, will take it home again.
Aldrich Potgieter also became the PGA Tour’s ninth-youngest champion since 1983 to earn the Arnold Palmer Award as Rookie of the Year. It comes after Rory McIlroy beat Scheffler to another big accolade after his own historic season.
“On behalf of the PGA Tour, congratulations to Scottie Scheffler on being named PGA Tour Player of the Year and Aldrich Potgieter on earning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year honors for 2025,” said PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp in a statement.
“Scottie’s consistent level of success has been nothing short of spectacular as he continues to chase history on the PGA Tour, and we’re excited to see what he will deliver in 2026.
“What Aldrich has achieved at such a young age is truly remarkable. He has captivated fans across the globe including his home country of South Africa and the Tour is thrilled to see what his future holds.”
Scheffler capped off an incredible 2025 season as a U.S. Ryder Cup star and earned two major victories at the Open Championship and the PGA Championship. Along with the Player of the Year award, Scheffler earned the Byron Nelson Award for best scoring average for the third season in a row.
Scheffler has now matched Woods’ in two categories within golf with his scoring average. The 29-year old led in many categories including strokes gained, total and tee-to-green, but most remarkably matched Woods by leading in scoring average for all four days of play over the course of the season.
Scheffler was also in the running for the AGW Golf Writers’ Trophy, butRory McIlroy took home the crown after a golden season that saw him complete the grand slam at The Masters.
Scheffler started off his 2025 season with a hand injury he acquired while holiday cooking the month prior, but saw many victories after his maiden on the year at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and matching the lowest scoring total on tour since 1983.
Scheffler is one U.S. Open win away from joining McIlroy and Woods and the rest of the grand slam champion crew and has held the first spot on the Official World Golf Rankings for over 150 weeks.
Deontay Wilder is looking to have a tune-up fight before potentially stepping in the ring with Oleksandr Usyk next year.
Wilder once ruled the heavyweight scene with his iron right hand. He knocked out all of his first 40 opponents and was only derailed when he came up against Tyson Fury, who fought to a draw in their first fight and then stopped Wilder in the next two.
‘The Bronze Bomber’ has since lost to Joseph Parker on points and Zhilei Zhang by fifht round stoppage back in 2024, and this year had just one contest – a straight forward knockout of Tyrrell Herndon back in June.
He was thrown a lifeline this week when two-time undisputed champion Usyk declared he wanted to face the American before he retired.
Speaking to ESNews, Wilder admitted he’d be keen on a contest with Dereck Chisora before then to get back to full fight sharpness.
“Derek Chisora, you want it, you can get it. That’s for sure. That might be my warm-up fight. I’ll see what people think about that. We were supposed to fight years ago, and I got in some legal trouble and it meant I couldn’t travel. It was supposed to happen and it didn’t happen, and this opportunity means it can happen.”
Chisora has had 49 contests and has been biding his time picking his 50th and final opponent. Wilder would be a huge challenge at this stage in his career, but might be the sort of headline-making fight that would get Chisora sufficiently excited to bring out his best.
Floyd Mayweather Roasted After “Pathetic” Attempt to Impress Jay-Z During Lakers Game Backfires
Whenever Floyd Mayweather appears in public, he guarantees headlines. Even years after retiring, “Money” Mayweather, with his unblemished record, continues to earn fame not only for his achievements in the ring but also for amassing millions.
However, he never shies away from flaunting his lavish lifestyle. He confidently wears extravagant jewelry, showcases expensive watches, and even counts bundles of cash in public, creating buzz wherever he goes. That is how Floyd Mayweather Jr., one of the highest earners in sports, lives his life. But that cash-counting act? Not always impressive.
Now, preparing for a return after more than a year, Mayweather jr. grabbed headlines again on December 10 at the Lakers-Spurs game. The incident quickly went viral on social media when cameras caught him sitting with his daughter, Iyanna Mayweather, Blue Ivy Carter, and Jay-Z. The camera captured him pulling out bundles of cash and counting them during the game, instantly making him the center of attention.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER TRENDS AFTER FANS NOTICED HE WAS COUNTING STACK OF MONEY IN FRONT OF JAY-Z AT THE LAKERS AND SPURS GAME‼️💵👀 pic.twitter.com/0hYfjZexAH
He counted some money and passed some of it behind him. Jay-Z watched that act, but didn’t look impressed.
Mayweather Jr. was criticized for this, and it’s not the first time. When rumors about his exhibition fight against Mike Tyson surfaced in September, fans trolled him online. In response, ‘Money’ posted a video while traveling on a plane, counting his cash and firing back at critics, saying, “Continue to hate, people only talk about winners.”
With the latest Jay-Z incident, Floyd Mayweather once again dominates the conversation. As expected, fans are divided. Some criticized him for flaunting wealth in front of Jay-Z, while others defended his actions. The 17-second clip of ‘Money’s audacious display sparked endless discussion online.
Floyd Mayweather gets schooled online for overacting with cash in front of Jay-Z
In the video, Floyd Mayweather meticulously counted all 100 bundles before he passed them to someone behind him. Naturally, social media users reacted, “This is pure pathetic!! That’s why Jay Z smirked! He knows stupidity when he sees it!”
Yet, despite counting all the bundles, he handed over only a few notes.
It remains unclear why Floyd Mayweather Jr carried so much cash — whether he needed it for courtside expenses like tipping, concessions, or other services.
For instance, one fan speculated, “Looks like he paid a side bet, Floyd’s been doing this for years this internet sh-t crazy,” and another echoed the sentiment, commenting, “He wasn’t flexing. You can clearly see he took some money out of the stack and gave it to the lady behind him.”
While some fans believed he used the cash for practical purposes, others thought he acted with his own motives. In fact, one commented, “This man never changes after all these years.”
Throughout his two-decade professional boxing career, Floyd Mayweather remained untouchable despite criticism for his “boring” distance-fighting style. He never seemed to care who stood around him, as one fan noted, “That’s Floyd and always been Floyd. He doesn’t give a f–k about no Jay-Z.”
Over the years, Floyd fought big-name opponents like Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor, and Oscar De La Hoya—these marquee fights earned him the nickname “Money.” Additionally, a fan added, “People think Jay Z has more bread than a retired professional boxer lol.”
Critics often interpret his actions as showing off wealth. However, one fan responded, “That’s the difference between wealth and being rich.”
Although Floyd came from a family of athletes—his father trained and boxed at a highly respected level—he never reached the status his son achieved as one of the highest-earning athletes. Consequently, a fan angrily commented, “He always does this. Why does Floyd act like he’s never had money before?”
Still, flaunting money in front of someone like Jay-Z, whose reported net worth sits around $2 billion, left some fans puzzled. As one pointed out, “Jay got more money than him!!! Mayweather is in the RED!!!”
Jay-Z became hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019 and has since expanded his empire tremendously. He now outpaces most artists in financial success, earning primarily from music royalties and strategic catalog acquisitions.
Terence Crawford Throws Cold Water on Canelo Alvarez’s Rematch Plans Ahead of Tradition-Breaking Move
David Benavidez has upped the ante by claiming the much-cherished Cinco de Mayo slot. Now, further embarrassment awaits Canelo Alvarez. Terence Crawford expressed surprise when a reporter mentioned Canelo’s comeback plans. The former super middleweight champion, who lost the crown to Crawford in a 12-round thriller three months ago, aims for a return on the Mexican Independence Day weekend.
But as it appears, Canelo Alvarez might be in for a rude awakening. He seems quite interested in a rematch to set the record straight. But Terence Crawford, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to know the Mexican superstar’s plans for a September schedule. The unified super middleweight champion, who arrived in Dubai for the IBA Championship, narrated a different story.
Terence Crawford throws a curveball at Canelo’s rematch plans
It was one of bewilderment and confusion. Swarmed over by reporters, the Nebraskan switch-hitter fielded one question after another when someone asked, “Canelo said that he might bypass May for a rematch with you in September. Your thoughts?”
And Terence Crawford had only one response: “That’s new news for me.” His next reply, however, when the reporter pressed whether he was interested in facing Canelo for the second time, remained vague. Quiet whispers have begun to echo across boxing circles. Canelo previously suffered losses at the hands of Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol.
However, neither inflicted the kind of damage he currently suffers after Crawford schooled him at the Allegiant Stadium. Adding insult to injury, his stature and public image came under scrutiny when David Benavidez decided to take over the Cinco de Mayo dates in 2026. One may argue that Canelo’s arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow delayed his return.
Still, it’s hard to ignore the seismic shift that unfolded after the loss Crawford inflicted. It’s also worth considering Crawford’s own plans.
Canelo’s rematch hopes vs. Crawford’s ambitions
It’s still not clear when, and more significantly, against whom the three-division undisputed plans to make a comeback. Speculations were rife over the matchup against 160-pound unified champion Janibek Alimkhanuly. But the Kazakh warrior’s doping controversy has left the fate of the fight up in the air.
Reports hint at Crawford seeking $100 million to rematch Canelo. As the new A-side, he has earned the right to make such demands.
But increasingly a few have started asking, “Is Crawford vs. Canelo II required?”
Unlike the Fury-Usyk match of the previous year, the September 14 match at the Allegiant Stadium was a one-sided affair, where Crawford delivered a boxing clinic. Be it fighting on the outside or in the pockets, where many believed Canelo would enjoy the upper hand, Crawford stood out, inflicting a slow, agonizing defeat on the long-ruling titleholder.
The fights on Cinco de Mayo had been a regular fixture for Canelo. There have been a few instances in the past when he failed to make appearances. In 2018, he couldn’t participate after his name got embroiled in a doping controversy. Two years later, the Covid pandemic saw him fight in December.
So 2026 may likely follow a similar pattern. Only this time, instead of external factors, his own undoing dictates the change.
Canelo probably wants to make amends with the September card. But given the surprise written on Terence Crawford’s face, fans shouldn’t be surprised if Canelo steps in with a different dance partner.
Another possibility for Canelo, now the number one contender, could emerge from the upcoming fight between Hamzah Sheeraz and Christian M’billi for the vacant WBC super middleweight title.
How Justin Bieber inspired Coco Gauff to earn a comeback win at the 2023 US Open
Coco Gauff is currently one of tennis’ biggest stars, as an American woman with two Grand Slam titles to her name.
Having already proven herself as a mainstay at the apex of the sport at such a young age, there are huge expectations about the career she could have in the years to come.
There’s a very valid argument to suggest that her star power actually dwarfs that of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s, given her overwhelming popularity.
That is no better exemplified than in the calibre of guests she seems to attract to her matches, with the US Open always providing the perfect opportunity for big names to make an appearance.
Coco Gauff’s reaction to being watched by Justin Bieber at the US Open
However, there are arguably few bigger names on the planet than Justin Bieber, who was the headline figure sitting in the stands during the 2023 US Open campaign.
Among the other stars on display that day, Gauff will have been high on his list of priorities.
It must have been a surprise to therefore see her stumble into a one-set deficit against Elise Mertens, staring down the barrel of a third-round exit.
That was, until she looked up at the Jumbotron and saw who was in attendance. Turning the match around, the 21-year-old went on to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-0, and told ESPN afterwards: “I was like, ‘I can’t lose in front of Justin Bieber. I didn’t lose a game after I saw him.”
Then, speaking to the press later on, Gauff added: “It’s crazy. I’ve come to the Open for years. Being a fan, just looking in the crowd to see who’s coming, looking in the president’s box, the suites, to see who’s there… Now, being a player, it’s really crazy.
“I was definitely starstruck with Justin Bieber. ‘Never Say Never’ was one of my favourite songs when I was a kid. Then ‘Baby, Oh, Baby’. I could go through all his songs. Then Hailey, too, coming… I guess it was a little date night for them, which was really cool.”
Coco Gauff’s star power is huge
Gauff may have been left starstruck back in 2023, but for many, she is just as star-studded as the celebrities that come to watch her.
After all, you need only look back to how they reacted to her US Open triumph that year, as she soared to the title against all the odds.
Winning her maiden major, so many celebrities took to social media to praise her performance.
Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith, wrote: “HOLY AHHHHHHHHHH @cocogauff Congrats YOU DID IT GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WON THE US OPEN AT 19!!!!!!!!!! Swag”.
Justin Timberlake simply claimed: “She is THAT!”
Elsewhere, the likes of Justin and Hailey Bieber, LeBron James, Will Smith and Zendaya would repost pictures of the American in celebration, who was just 19 at the time of this extraordinary success.
Tiger Woods is taking a closer look at the next generation of his golfing legacy.
The 16-year-old Charlie Woods has been making waves in junior golf, following in his father’s footsteps while navigating a landscape vastly different from when Tiger first emerged as a global star. From advanced recruiting processes to modern communication tools, Charlie is stepping into a world Tiger describes as “very different.”
The elder Woods has been actively supporting his son, attending high-profile tournaments and tracking his development with keen interest. Charlie’s accomplishments this year have already earned him recognition and set the stage for an impressive career in golf.
What Tiger Woods says about son Charlie’s golfing journey
Speaking to Golfweek at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Tiger Woods highlighted how much the junior golf scene has evolved. “We didn’t have cell phones. We would have written letters that would show up in the mailbox. ‘Oh, my God, I got a letter,'” he said. “It’s just very different, how fast coaches can communicate with the family members and the player that they’re trying to recruit. It’s just a different world. Not saying it’s good or bad, it’s just different.”
Tiger and his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, recently attended the Florida 1A state championship in Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla., where Charlie led his team as the top seed. The team captured its fifth state title and first since 2023. “It’s fun to be a part of the process with Charlie and go through it and see where the opportunities that he has created for himself by playing better, places that he could play, wants to play, and ultimately we’ll decide where he wants to go play,” Tiger added.
Charlie Woods’ standout achievements in junior golf
Charlie has been turning heads in the junior golf circuit, most recently being named a first-team All-American by the American Junior Golf Association. The high school junior at the prestigious Benjamin School joins an elite group of 12 boys on the AJGA’s annual first team.
This year, Charlie won the Team TaylorMade Invitational, qualified for the US Junior Amateur for a second consecutive year, and finished tied for ninth at the Junior PGA Championship. He also competed in the Junior Players Championship, tying for 31st, and recorded a hole-in-one at TPA Sawgrass, his second in eight months, bringing him closer to his father’s record of 10 aces in high school.
Charlie Woods is carving out his own path while echoing the remarkable achievements of Tiger, whose own junior career included four straight years on his high school team and two AJGA Player of the Year honors in 1991 and 1992. The Woods legacy is clearly continuing, with the next generation already making its mark.
