Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, has been a hot topic in golf circles lately. Performing at junior tournaments, the 16-year-old attracts enormous public attention, and his performances sometimes evoke praise and sometimes criticism.
The young golfer left a good impression at the last junior PGA Tournament, but it seemed that he could do much more.
Charlie Woods entered the final round of the junior tournament on Friday, tied for second place. However, on the final day, Charlie didn't seem as dominant, finishing as T9, with an overall score of -9.
While it was written in the previous days that Charlie was on the right track to win a place in the Junior Ryder Cup team this year, the young golfer lacked more focus in the last tournament.
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The top two players in this tournament have automatically secured a spot on the team, and Charlie is clearly not one of them.
In an interview with the media after the third round, the 16-year-old stressed that it was difficult to deal with emotions on the golf course, but in the end he was satisfied with his performance.
However, the last day wasn't that positive for him.
"My round was pretty up and down and it gave me a heart attack out there," Woods said.
"But nine birdies is pretty good. A couple of three putts, I made a few mistakes today but overall pretty solid round. Pretty good position going into tomorrow."
Tiger Woods as a mentor
The young golfer is an inevitable topic in golf circles, and most people think that it is too early to give such media space to a golfer who has yet to prove himself in the future. However, being the son of Tiger Woods carries additional pressure that only the best can handle.
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The 49-year-old will be an important mentor to his son, and a person who could be the key to the 16-year-old's success in the world of golf.
