Charlie Woods qualifies for 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur after playoff victory
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Charlie Woods secured his spot in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur by winning a 2-for-1 playoff on June 1 at Heathrow Country Club in Florida. He shot a 3-under 68, finishing T-5 to advance. This will be his third consecutive appearance in the tournament, taking place from July 20-25 at Saucon Valley in Pennsylvania. Woods has not made the cut in both prior events, having struggled in earlier rounds despite the presence of his father, Tiger Woods, at the tournament. Alongside Woods, David Kim, Phillip Dunham, Alexander Pendry, and Arnold Pouncy also qualified for the event.
- •Woods won a playoff to earn the final qualifying spot
- •Tournament scheduled for July 20-25 at Saucon Valley, Pennsylvania
- •Woods shot 3-under 68, including seven birdies
- •Previously missed the cut in both prior U.S. Junior Amateurs
- •Tiger Woods has attended his son's tournament appearances
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — How Charlie Woods fared in U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying round
- 2:11 AMESPN Golf — Charlie Woods qualifies for Junior Am via playoff
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Charlie Woods wins 2-for-1 playoff to qualify for 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur
"Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of Tiger Woods, survived a 3-for-2 playoff to grab the fifth and final U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying spot at Heathrow (Florida) Country Club.
"Charlie Woods won a 2-for-1 playoff Monday to qualify for his third straight U.S. Junior Amateur.
"Charlie Woods will compete in the U.S. Junior Amateur for a third consecutive year.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:24 PMHow Charlie Woods fared in U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying round
Charlie Woods will compete in the U.S. Junior Amateur for a third consecutive year.
- ESPN GolfJun 2, 2026, 2:11 AMCharlie Woods qualifies for Junior Am via playoff
Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of Tiger Woods, survived a 3-for-2 playoff to grab the fifth and final U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying spot at Heathrow (Florida) Country Club.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:02 PMCharlie Woods wins 2-for-1 playoff to qualify for 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur
Charlie Woods won a 2-for-1 playoff Monday to qualify for his third straight U.S. Junior Amateur.
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