A memorable moment took place in the golf village when Charlie Woods, a 16 -year -old son of the legendary Tiger Woods, excelled in winning the South Florida PGA Junior Cup on March 23, 2025, but the bigger surprise was his father’s reaction to the bonus he received. The tournament, taking place at PGA National Stadium in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, witnessed Charlie overcome a series of talented competitors in the 16-18 -year -old category, ending with a score of -8 after three impressive rounds. When awarded the championship with a bonus of $ 25,000 – a rare figure in the youth tournaments – Tiger Woods, who present at the scene to cheer his son, could not hide his surprise and pride.
Tiger, who had earned millions of dollars from Major in his career, did not expect that a grassroots tournament brought such a great reward to his son. In a video recorded and posted on X, he laughed, shook his head and said to Charlie: “How much do you earn this? I have never seen this money at my age!” Charlie, with a bright smile, replied, “I will use it to buy a new stick, dad.” The lovely moment between the father and son quickly spread, attracting thousands of likes and comments from fans, many praised the humility and humor of the boy who was emerging as a new star.
South Florida PGA Junior Cup, though not the biggest tournament in the Youth schedule, has attracted attention thanks to this unexpected reward, sponsored by a local real estate corporation. Charlie, who has shown superior talent with accurate long shots and the ability to keep calm under pressure, is considered to inherit golf gene from his father. Tiger, who won the Masters champion at the age of 21, did not hesitate to praise his son: “He has everything he needs to go far, and I’m just here to guide.”
Fans on X cannot be excited, with many people predicting Charlie will soon enter the professional arena. “25,000 USD at the age of 16? He will overcome Tiger soon!” A written comment. Even so, Charlie kept a modest attitude, sharing that he just wanted to “focus on improving day by day.” With this victory, not only the bonus but also the bright future of Charlie Woods is making the whole golf world pay attention. Tiger has a reason to be surprised, but obviously, he is also witnessing a new heritage written!