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Charlie Woods Follows in Tiger’s Footsteps, Qualifies for First USGA Championship

**CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP)** — In a gripping display of resilience and skill, 15-year-old Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, has secured his place in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. The young golfer showcased his burgeoning talent by leading the qualifiers with an impressive comeback at the Eagle Trace Golf Club.

Charlie’s journey to qualification was far from smooth. He began his round with a bogey and a double bogey, a daunting start that could have rattled any young competitor. However, demonstrating the mental fortitude that runs in the Woods family, Charlie rebounded spectacularly to finish with a 1-under 71. His stellar performance made him the medalist from his qualifier, one of only four players to advance from this site.

Reflecting on his performance, Charlie remarked, “I didn’t play great my first two holes. But I played really good for the last 16. I just told myself not to make any more bogeys or doubles and I took advantage of some nice birdie looks when I had them.”

This achievement evokes memories of Tiger Woods’ own storied career. Tiger was just 14 when he qualified for his first U.S. Junior Amateur, reaching the semifinals. A year later, he won his first U.S. Junior Amateur in a thrilling 19-hole match at Bay Hill, marking the beginning of his historic run as the only player to win the U.S. Junior three consecutive times.

The upcoming U.S. Junior Amateur, set to take place from July 22-28 at Oakland Hills in the suburbs of Detroit, will feature 264 young talents vying for glory. These players will face 36 holes of stroke play on the North and South courses at Oakland Hills to determine the top 64 who will advance to match play.

The Woods legacy in golf is illustrious, with Tiger Woods holding nine USGA titles — three consecutive U.S. Junior Amateurs, three consecutive U.S. Amateurs, and three U.S. Open championships. Now, Charlie Woods is poised to carve out his own chapter in this legacy.

“The USGA means a lot to me,” Charlie said, expressing his ambitions. “I want to win USGA championships and hopefully one day the U.S. Open.”

As the golf world watches closely, Charlie Woods’ journey to his first USGA championship promises to be a captivating story of determination, heritage, and the pursuit of greatness.