Charlie Woods shoots personal-best 76 in first round at U.S. Junior Amateur

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Charlie Woods shoots personal-best 76 in first round at U.S. Junior Amateur

Summary

Charlie Woods recorded a personal-best 5-over 76 in the first round of the U.S. Junior Amateur at Saucon Valley’s Old Course. After a difficult start, he managed to play the final 13 holes in 1 under, keeping his match-play hopes alive. This performance is significant as it improves upon his previous first-round scores of 82 and 81 in prior years' tournaments. Following this round, Woods is three shots off the playoff mark for the Round of 64, with the second round scheduled to take place on the Grace Course. Sohan Patel leads the field with a 66 on the Old Course.

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By the Numbers

•Woods started 6 over through five holes.
•He finished with two birdies in the last 13 holes.
•He is three shots away from playoff spots.
•Sohan Patel leads with a 66.
•Next round is on the more challenging Grace Course.

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Charlie Woods failed to reach match play in the U.S. Junior Amateur after falling short in a 14-player playoff for two spots. The son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods was tied for 63rd on Tuesday after shooting rounds of 76 and 70 over two courses at Saucon Valley for a 5-over total. Miles Russell, Woods’ future teammate at Florida State, was the stroke play co-medalist at 6-under 135.
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Woods was eliminated as he bogeyed the first hole of a 14-for-2 playoff for the final pair of match-play berths on Wednesday morning at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
— Yahoo Sports