Tiger and Charlie Woods during the first round of the 2023 PNC Championship. | Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images
Tiger Woods’ son Charlie is playing well at the PNC Championship, which was on full display on the 13th hole.
Tiger Woods never ceases to amaze.
So, too, does his son Charlie.
During the first round of the PNC Championship, Charlie uncorked a 323-yard drive on the par-4 13th hole.
His ball landed just beyond the green, as the 13th at the Ritz-Carlton Club measured 321 yards on the scorecard Saturday.
His drive on the 13th was by far his most impressive shot of the day, which is saying something, considering Charlie played well.
But Team Woods could not get their eagle putts to drop, thus settling for birdie, their sixth par-breaker of the day.
Yet, even though Team Woods is not leading the PNC Championship, the biggest takeaway from Saturday’s first round might be Charlie’s impressive swing, which mirrors that of his father.
He clearly has some power, too.
Not many 14-year-olds can hit a drive 323 yards, let alone one that has a carry of over 300.
Of course, Charlie just helped his high school team win the Florida State Championship—something his father never accomplished as a teenager.
In fact, one of Charlie’s high school teammates is caddying for him this week at the PNC Championship.
Meanwhile, Tiger’s daughter Sam is on the bag for him.
Team Woods carded a 8-under 64 in the scramble format, as they sit seven shots behind Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron.
Jack Milko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Be sure to check out @_PlayingThrough for more golf coverage. You can follow him on Twitter @jack_milko as well.
