Tiger Woods delivers bad Masters news to son Charlie with frank admission

Tiger Woods has made a significant decision regarding his son, Charlie, at the Masters tournament, revealing that the 15-year-old will no longer be permitted to tee off from the members tees. This comes as Charlie’s burgeoning talent has led to him out-driving his legendary father, prompting Tiger to instate a more stringent rule for their future rounds at Augusta National.

With aspirations to follow in his father’s illustrious footsteps and pursue a professional golfing career, Charlie has already taken steps in that direction, even participating in a PGA qualifier. However, his rapid progress has now reached a point where he surpasses Tiger in driving distance, prompting Tiger to revoke the privilege of playing from the members tees.

Reflecting on their recent golf outings, Tiger disclosed that they hadn’t played together for some time, with Charlie opting to stay home while Tiger enjoyed a round with other golfing luminaries. Expressing his desire to share more experiences on the course with his son, Tiger acknowledged Charlie’s newfound prowess and signaled an end to the days of him teeing off from the members tees.

Despite a setback in Charlie’s quest for professional success, as he endured a challenging round at Lost Lake, where he recorded a disappointing score on the par-four seventh, recent triumphs have buoyed his spirits. Celebrating his state championship win in Florida, Charlie was honored with a ring and medal after his school’s victory in the Class 1A state golf championship.

Tiger has been actively involved in mentoring his son’s golfing journey, even caddying for him at the PNC Championship pro-am last December. Praising Charlie’s improved speed and relishing the opportunity to offer guidance on the course, Tiger emphasized their shared experiences and the invaluable exchange of insights between father and son.

As Tiger prepares to contend for his sixth green jacket at the upcoming Masters, his participation marks only his second event of the year, following his withdrawal from The Genesis Invitation in February. Still on the path to full recovery from ankle fusion surgery last year, the 48-year-old golf icon remains determined to showcase his enduring prowess on the hallowed grounds of Augusta National.