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Tiger Woods reveals his 13-year-old son Charlie is already besting him on the course after the 15-time major winner told him to copy Rory McIlroy’s swing, NOT his.
- Tiger Woods says his son Charlie has already hit a few drives further than him
- Woods was initially set to compete in this weekend’s Hero World Challenge, but withdrew, revealing that he had been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his foot.
- He hopes to play ‘The Match’ next weekend and with Charlie in two weeks.
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Like father, like son is beginning to take on a whole new meaning in the world of golf as the Woods family gears up for an upcoming father-son tournament.
tiger forest spoke to Golf Channel from the Bahamas, where his foundation organizes the Hero World Challenge tournament.
At one point during the interview, Woods was asked when he thinks his son would start to outgrow it and his answer surprised many.
It’s over. He hit a ball to Medalist and he caught me for a yard,” the 15-time Grand Slam champion said.
Tiger Woods (left) revealed that his 13-year-old son Charlie (right) has already beaten him by a yard
Charlie is not only beating up on his father, but also seems to be taking his advice on how to approach his swing.
‘I told him, don’t copy my swing. Copy Rory’s,’ Woods said. Have you ever seen Rory lose his balance on a shot? Never. You can swing as hard as you want on a shot, but you need to have balance.’
It seems to be paying off for Charlie, who hit a club at 117 miles per hour according to the Golf Channel. Paul Azinger.
A recent video has surfaced of an older Charlie Woods swinging his driver, showing off his form.
While Tiger is in the Hero World Challenge, he is not competing in the tournament. Despite planning to join the 20-man field, Woods revealed Monday that he developed plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
“After consulting with my doctors and trainers, I have decided to retire this week and focus on my hosting duties,” Woods said in a statement.
Woods hasn’t competed in a professional tournament since July, when he missed the cut at The Open Championship in St. Andrews.
Tiger believes that he will be healthy to compete in the latest installment of ‘The Match’ which will take place next weekend, as well as the PNC Championship with Charlie the following week.
Tiger Woods hasn’t played in a professional event since the Open Championship this summer