Tiger Woods’ son Charlie shoots +9 in US Open qualifying as 15-year-old’s hopes of reaching Pinehurst are dashed in local Florida event
Charlie Woods’ attempt to qualify for the US Open failed on Thursday after he shot a nine-over-par 81 on a local course in Florida.
The 15-year-old, son of the great Tiger Woods, started with a bogey and two double bogeys in his first six holes before dropping another five shots on the back nine at The Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
At the time of writing, he was tied for 66th at the end of his lap. Only the top five players – and two alternates – will advance to the local qualifying event.
This summer’s US Open will take place June 13-16 at historic Pinehurst No 2 in North Carolina.
In February, Charlie Woods shot 16 over as he tried to qualify for his first PGA Tour event.
Charlie Woods’ attempt to qualify for the US Open failed after he shot a nine over par 81
The 15-year-old, son of the great Tiger Woods, started with a bogey in his round in Florida
He hoped to make it to the Cognizant Classic by playing in the pre-qualifier at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida.
Charlie played with Olin Browne Jr., the son of the three-time Tour winner, but he bogeyed two of the four holes on his way to an 86.
More recently, the 15-year-old joined his father at the shooting range near Augusta, even appearing to give the 48-year-old some advice during The Masters.
The five-time Masters winner withdrew from the tournament due to a foot injury and has not played since.
Tiger and Charlie Woods were photographed together at The Masters earlier this month
Charlie accompanied his father at the shooting range at Augusta and even appeared to give him swing advice
Tiger is also a three-time US Open champion but has yet to win at No. 2 Pinehurst.
In 1999 he finished in a tie for third place, two strokes behind winner Payne Stewart. In 2005, Woods finished second, two strokes behind Michael Campbell. He did not compete at Pinehurst in 2014.
According to the United States Golf Association, more than 10,000 players have registered this year – the third time five figures have been reached, according to SI.com.
Local qualifying events will take place in 44 states and Canada between now and May 20, ahead of “Golf’s Longest Day,” when the remaining hopefuls compete over 36 holes to earn a place in the third major championship of the season.