Charlie Woods sparks another big team win for The Benjamin School

Charlie Woods is enjoying the best season of his young golf career – and his winning run shows no sign of slowing down.

The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods helped The Benjamin School claim yet another team title on Tuesday, as the Bucs edged out fierce rivals Oxbridge Academy to win the District 13-1A Championship at the Champions Club at Summerfield in Stuart, Florida.

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Benjamin sealed a three-shot win on 6-under par in what proved to be one of the toughest district fields anywhere in the state.

The victory sets the tone for their 2025 postseason campaign and continues a blistering run of form for Woods and his teammates.

Charlie continues breakout season

This latest team win continues what has been Charlie Woods’ standout season to date – and more silverware could be on the horizon.

Earlier this year in May, he claimed his first-ever individual American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational — a breakthrough moment that showcased just how far his game has come.

He also made a stunning hole-in-one at famed TPC Sawgrass during the Junior Players Championship in September.

While Woods added another steady score to Benjamin’s total, it was freshman standout Clint Lewis who led the line for the Bucs by winning the individual tournament.

The 14-year-old carded a six-birdie 5-under 67 to capture the individual district title, finishing two shots clear of Oxbridge duo Joey Iaciofano and Kenny Klein, along with Benjamin’s Andrew Tsar.

Lewis’ fearless play and clutch putting were key to Benjamin’s 282 total, while Tsar’s 69 and Matthew Stigliano’s level-par 72 rounded out a complete team performance for the Bucs.

The victory for Benjamin School will no doubt have put a smile on the face of Charlie’s father Tiger, who continues to recover from the seventh back surgery of his career earlier this month.

Former World No.1 and 15-time major champion Woods, who turns 50 before the end of the year, is likely now targeting a return to competitive action at The Masters in April 2026.

Benjamin and Oxbridge advance to Regional Championship

Benjamin and Oxbridge Academy – the last two Class 1A state champions – now both advance to the Region 4-1A Championships, which will be held at The Park in West Palm Beach on Monday 3 November.

The district event marked the first elimination stage on the road to the Florida High School State Championships, set for 11-19 November at Mission Resort + Club in Howey-in-the-Hills.

The field at the District 13-1A Championship featured four of Florida’s top 50 teams according to iWanamaker’s latest rankings:

• No. 1 Benjamin
• No. 8 Oxbridge Academy
• No. 41 Cardinal Newman
• No. 46 King’s Academy

Another win for the Bucs

Benjamin’s latest triumph with The Benjamin School adds to an already impressive 2025 campaign.

The Bucs have been dominant all season, racking up wins and proving themselves the team to beat in Florida high school golf.

For Charlie, the postseason brings yet another chance to underline just how far his game has matured.

His poise, ball-striking, and course management have all made major strides this season — and with his confidence soaring, he’s emerging as one of the most exciting young players in the state.

Much to his proud father’s delight.

Charlie is currently ranked ninth in the latest AJGA standings – but he is outside the top 900 in the world amateur golf rankings.

District 13-1A Championship Results

Venue: Champions Club at Summerfield (Stuart, FL)

Individual Results

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While golf fans were glued to the Ryder Cup drama, Tiger Woods’ son Charlie Woods was quietly putting on a show of his own — and winning again. 

The 16-year-old prodigy fired a sizzling 68 and led The Benjamin School to team victory at the South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship at The Club at TwinEagles Talon Course in Naples, Florida.

Charlie came out swinging with eight birdies in his opening round, mixing one bogey and a triple but still carding a brilliant 68 to sit tied for second after day one.

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He couldn’t quite repeat that fireworks display in round two, but held his nerve with four birdies and four bogeys to finish at 4-under for the 36-hole tournament, good enough for T4 overall.

Teammate Clint Lewis matched Charlie’s 4-under total, and the pair proved the driving force behind Benjamin School’s narrow four-shot win over Sarasota High School.

Benjamin’s five-man squad — Woods, Lewis, Andrew Tsar (10-over, T30), Drew Sterling (2-over, T13) and Campbell Hogan (14-over, T46) — combined for a team total of 1-over, enough to top a strong 16-team field.

The individual title went to Jack Donovan, who beat Henry Liebwein in a two-hole playoff after both finished on 9-under-par.

Out of 98 starters, 82 players completed the event.

This is already Charlie’s second high school team title, adding to his Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class A State Championship win last November.

Now a junior at The Benjamin School, Charlie continues to rise up the ranks — he’s currently No. 9 in the AJGA national rankings, and his CV reads like that of a seasoned pro.

Charlie captured his first individual AJGA title earlier this season in May with victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, and he finished a respectable T9 at the Boys Junior PGA two months later.

The South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship also featured a girls’ event, won individually by Abigail Lee and by Barron Collier in the team competition.

There is anticipation that Charlie and his father Tiger Woods will once again team up in the annual PNC Championship just before Christmas.

Woods, who turns 50 on 30 December, has been out of competitive action all season after recovering from surgery to repair a left Achilles tendon.

Charlie will graduate from The Benjamin School in 2027.

It remains to be seen which college Charlie will choose to represent.

Charlie’s father Tiger attended Stanford University, but initial reports indicate he is unlikely going to follow his father’s footsteps.

One potential option for Charlie could be Florida State, but at this stage it’s unknown.

How does Charlie Woods’ performance compare to other notable junior golfers?

Charlie Woods is one of the best American junior golfers in 2025.

Tiger Woods’ son is currently ranked ninth in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings in October 2025.

Charlie has accumulated an average points of 46.72 points.

But he is some way off the top spot held by Miles Russell, who is also ranked 14th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR).

Russell’s rise in the junior ranks has been so dominant that he has already been invited to compete in four tournaments on the PGA Tour.

But the 16-year-old has missed the cut each time.

Charlie is ranked 905th in the WAGR.

Here’s a look at the top 20 players on the AJGA rankings as October 2025:

Charlie Woods’ hopes of making the U.S. Junior Ryder Cup team took a big hit after he faltered in the final round of the Junior PGA Championship, finishing tied for ninth and missing out on automatic qualification.

The 16-year-old was hoping to win the first big title of his junior career this week, as many of the top young golfers competed at Purdue University. He needed to finish first or second in Indiana to earn a place in next month’s Junior Ryder Cup at Nassau Country Club and Bethpage Black, but his three-day charge ended in disappointment as his late-round struggles cost him a place on Team USA.

Woods Misses Out On Automatic Ryder Cup Qualification

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Woods entered the final round in a strong position after posting impressive back-to-back rounds of 5-under 66, surging into a tie for second place at 12-under overall. The 16-year-old started the final day in second, seven shots behind overnight leader Lunden Esterline, and was in a good position to secure one of the two automatic spots on Team USA for the Junior Ryder Cup. However, he found himself 10 shots behind after eighteen holes.

The son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods grabbed national attention after making nine birdies in the third round at the Kampen Course at Purdue University in Indiana. But Woods couldn’t hold his ground on the final day, as he opened with a bogey and struggled to regain momentum. A double bogey later in the round sealed his fate as he shot a 3-over-par 74 and fell down the leaderboard. His 72-hole total of 9-under left him tied for ninth, four strokes behind the two players who locked up the final Ryder Cup spots.

Giuseppe Puebla and Tyler Mawhinney both finished at 13-under to earn automatic qualification, and Lunden Esterline won the tournament with a dominant 19-under-par finish, having already qualified through the points list.

Woods Faces Fight To Make Ryder Cup Team

With only one captain’s pick remaining for the boys’ team, Charlie is in danger of missing out on the U.S. Ryder Cup team. He currently ranks 20th in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) standings, and this may not be high enough to earn him a final selection. The AJGA rankings play a key role in determining the team, along with performances in top tournaments like the Junior PGA.

The 2025 Junior Ryder Cup will take place from September 23 to 25 in New York, with matches held at Nassau Country Club and Bethpage Black. The event, modeled after the main Ryder Cup, features the top boys and girls from the U.S. and Europe competing in a team format. Although Woods came close to earning automatic qualification, he now faces a fight to make the Ryder Cup team, as he is unlikely to be selected for the captain’s pick.

Tiger Woods has put a strict rule in place for his 16-year-old son Charlie before he can get a share of his astronomical fortune.

The 15-time major winner is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time, if not the GOAT.

He made the majority of his money through prize money and major sponsorship deals, including one of the most famous athlete partnerships with Nike, which lasted 27 years.

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In 2022, he became the second active athlete ever following LeBron James to become a billionaire.

Now, Forbes estimate he has a net worth of $1.3bn (£980m).

His daughter Sam and son Charlie are set to inherit a chunk of that wealth, but there are conditions in place for them to receive money in the coming years.

Charlie, who is a promising golfer himself, already has a net worth of $25m (£18m), according to Sportskeeda.

But that fortune is likely to grow as he gets older and receives access to more of Woods’ money.

The Mirror report that both Charlie and his sister both have trusts in their name worth $20m (£14.8m). Meanwhile, Charlie has also been given two luxury properties in Florida and California.

However, will not be able to access these assets until he turns 21.

As the son of the legendary Woods and an emerging golfer, Charlie will likely benefit from sponsorships in the future.

He is already eligible for a Name, Image and Likeness deal, which are given in college to allow student-athletes to profit through their personal brand.

However, Charlie has not yet signed any such deal.

In 2023, there were rumours that he had signed a deal with Greyson Clothiers, but nothing was ever confirmed by Woods or Greyson.

Can Charlie Woods follow in Tiger’s footsteps?

Charlie is still at the start of his golfing journey, but there’s interest in how much he can achieve.

He has impressed at the ongoing Junior PGA Championships against some of golf’s best young talents.

Charlie is seven-under after two rounds, sitting six shots behind the leader Lunden Esterline.

He caught the attention with some great shots, sinking nine birdies in the first days.

It is a welcome boost for the youngster following a difficult display at the recent US Junior Amateur Championships.

After a torrid opening day in which he finished 11 over par, he was unable to claw it back on the second – where he finished 3-over par.

This meant he missed the cut by 10 shots and was sent home.

It is still still early days in Charlie’s career, but comparisons and intrigue are inevitable – especially when his father Tiger won his first major at just 21.

Charlie Woods’ attempt at a bounce-back in the US Junior Amateur Championship came up short as the son of golf icon Tiger Woods missed the cut at the tournament.

Playing at Trinity Forest Golf Club and Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, Charlie had a rough first day at the tournament but hoped to bounce back in the second round.

Unfortunately, that didn’t happen as Charlie’s 11-over first round and 3-over second round led to him missing the cut by a massive 12-stroke margin.

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With Tiger watching on, Charlie struggled massively at Brook Hollow on Monday – leading to that 11-over round.

On Tuesday, at Trinity Forest, Charlie seemed to handle the course much better.

He played the first nine in an even-par 36 and had the chance to finish under par after the back nine.

However, he bogeyed the 17th hole and then double-bogeyed the final hole to arrive at his 3-over 74.

It means that Charlie will not be able to match the result that his father accomplished back in 1991 – when Tiger became the youngest US Junior Amateur champion at the time. Tiger also won the Junior Amateur in 1992 and 1993.

Charlie played in the tournament last year and suffered a similar fate – carding rounds of 82 and 80 at Oakland Hills in 2024.

His inclusion in the tournament this year came via a playoff at a qualifying site in Coral Springs, Florida.

Notable winners of the US Junior Amateur include major winners Johnny Miller, David Duval, Brian Harman, Jordan Spieth (twice) and Scottie Scheffler.

Other winners include Min Woo Lee, Will Zalatoris, and Nick Dunlap.