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Charlie Woods eliminated from U.S. Junior Amateur after camera distraction

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Charlie Woods eliminated from U.S. Junior Amateur after camera distraction
Summary

Charlie Woods finished his run at the U.S. Junior Amateur on July 22, 2026, at Saucon Valley Country Club in Pennsylvania. The 17-year-old golfer was eliminated after a playoff round when a camera's shutter noise interrupted his backswing, resulting in a missed shot. Woods ended the stroke play tied for 63rd with a total of 5-over par. Despite the disappointment, he demonstrated improvement from prior tournaments. He has committed to play college golf at Florida State University for the 2027 recruiting class.

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  • •Woods tied for 63rd after shooting 76 and 70 over two rounds.
  • •The sudden-death playoff featured 14 golfers for two match-play spots.
  • •Woods could not recover after the camera distraction on his third shot.
  • •Eli Wessel and Hudson Kutchma claimed the final two spots in match play.
  • •Woods has committed to Florida State University for college golf.
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The 17-year-old fell short of match play at the U.S. Junior Amateur after losing a 14-player playoff for the final two spots

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