Charlie Woods struggles in first round of Junior PGA Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Charlie Woods is off to a challenging start at the 2026 Junior PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas. After bogeying his first and fourth holes, Woods finished the opening round tied for 53rd at 3-over 75. His score leaves him seven shots behind the leader, Kailer Stone. Woods’ performance marks a notable contrast to his top ten finish last year, when he tied for ninth after entering the final round in second place. He will play again on the West Course beginning at 10 a.m. EDT on July 29, facing a critical moment to advance past the cuts.
- •Woods finishes first round tied for 53rd at 3-over 75
- •Bogs down start with four total on the East Course
- •Next round is on West Course; tee time at 10 a.m. EDT
- •Kailer Stone leads the tournament after round one
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Charlie Woods struggles in Junior PGA Championship opening round
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Charlie Woods gets off to rough start in first round of the Junior PGA
"Charlie Woods played one of his best tournaments of his junior career last year at the Junior PGA. What kind of start did he have in this year's event?
"Charlie Woods struggled in his opening round at the Junior PGA Championship, finishing seven strokes off the lead.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:47 AMCharlie Woods struggles in Junior PGA Championship opening round
Charlie Woods struggled in his opening round at the Junior PGA Championship, finishing seven strokes off the lead.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:12 AMCharlie Woods gets off to rough start in first round of the Junior PGA
Charlie Woods played one of his best tournaments of his junior career last year at the Junior PGA. What kind of start did he have in this year's event?
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