Tiger Woods and his 14-year-old son, Charlie, are teaming up as soon as once more for the PNC Championship, going down this weekend on the Ritz-Carlton Golf Membership in Orlando, Florida.
This Professional-Am occasion, that includes 20 main champions alongside relations, has change into a fan-favorite for its relaxed ambiance and distinctive father-child dynamics.
This 12 months marks the fifth consecutive look for the Woods duo on the PNC Championship. As in earlier years, the occasion offers a uncommon alternative for followers to see Tiger Woods in a extra informal setting, away from the strain of PGA Tour occasions.
Whereas the event stays aggressive, its family-oriented nature permits individuals and followers alike to give attention to the enjoyment of the sport.
In preparation for the occasion, Tiger and Charlie participated in a observe spherical in windy circumstances. Tiger, who has confronted a number of bodily setbacks in recent times, expressed gratitude for the chance to play alongside his son.
Throughout a press convention, Tiger shared a humorous second when requested whether or not Charlie has managed to beat him in an 18-hole spherical of golf.
“That day is coming. I am simply prolonging it so long as I presumably can,” Woods joked.
Whereas Charlie has outscored his dad over a 9-hole stretch, {the teenager} has but to assert victory over a full 18 holes.
Tiger’s return
Many puzzled whether or not Tiger would take part on this 12 months’s PNC Championship after withdrawing from the Hero World Problem earlier this month because of well being considerations. The 15-time main champion cited bodily unpreparedness as the explanation for his absence from the Bahamas occasion.
The PNC Championship, nevertheless, affords a extra forgiving format. The 2-day occasion includes a relaxed tempo and shorter rounds, permitting Woods to take pleasure in high quality time together with his son with out pushing himself too arduous bodily.
“Simply with the ability to play with Charlie is what issues most,” Tiger stated. “This occasion has at all times been about household, and I am wanting ahead to creating recollections with him.”
