The crowd erupted in cheers, and Charlie turned to his father, Tiger, for an emotional hug. Their matching red shirts and black pants added a special touch, reflecting Tiger’s iconic look.

Tiger, visibly proud, exclaimed, “Yeah!” and playfully pushed Charlie as they shared the celebratory moment.

After the round, Charlie expressed his excitement about the achievement. “It was awesome,” he said. “No one made a mistake today, so that was some of the most fun I’ve ever had. On top of that, I made an ace. I don’t think I can top that.”

For Tiger, the moment was as meaningful as any in his illustrious career. “That’s one of the highlights we’ve ever had,” he shared.

Looking back on Charlie’s development in the game, Tiger remarked, “On the hole previous, he made his first eagle (in a previous PNC), and now he just made his first hole-in-one. It’s a magical two-hole stretch. I’m just so happy for him and for the enjoyment we had as a family.”

 

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Acknowledging that he’s not at his best physically for competitive play, Tiger Woods highlighted his role as a reliable teammate in scramble-style golf, where players combine their best shots.

He also shared that the greatest reward of the tournament was the chance to partner with his son and enjoy such meaningful moments on the course.

Team Woods finished tied for the first-round lead with Team Langer (Bernhard and Jason Langer) and Team Singh (Vijay and Qass Singh) at 13-under 59, setting up an exciting final round. In the playoff, Team Langer secured the victory with a well-executed approach shot and an 18-foot eagle putt.

Team Woods finished as the runners-up, marking their second top-two finish at the PNC Championship. Their previous best finish came in 2021 when they were second, two strokes behind John Daly and his son, John Daly II.

After Team Langer’s victory, Bernhard Langer expressed confidence in Team Woods’ future success, saying, “I’m convinced they are going to win this thing in the next few years. They are just too good.”

Although Tiger Woods continues to be a dominant presence in golf, he acknowledged during a December 21 interview with Golf Channel that he once lost to his son in a round of golf. “Yeah, he beat me for nine holes. Yet to beat me for 18 holes. That day is coming. I’m just prolonging it as long as I possibly can,” Tiger admitted.

 

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Being the son of one of the greatest golfers of all time, Charlie deals with high expectations. However, Tiger provides his son with straightforward guidance. “You know, Charlie is Charlie. Yes, he’s my son. He’s going to have that last name as part of the sport, but I just want him to be himself,” he shared.

 

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The proud father went on, “That’s what we’ve been [and] we will always focus on. I will always encourage it, for him to carve his own name, carve his own path, and have his own journey.”

When questioned about how Charlie is handling the pressures of being in the public eye, Tiger showed confidence in his son’s ability, saying, “I think he is doing a great job.” He pointed out that Charlie faces unique challenges as part of a generation constantly under the watchful eye of social media, where people are often recorded and observed.

Tiger recognized that this visibility is something Charlie will need to manage as he matures, both in his career as a golfer and as an individual. “I try to do the best job I possibly can as a parent,” Tiger shared. “I’m always here for him.”

Charlie’s hole-in-one at the 2024 PNC Championship highlighted his impressive skill and the close relationship between him and Tiger, creating a memorable moment in their golfing journey.

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