Tiger Woods and his son Charlie came agonizingly close to winning their first PNC Championship, ultimately falling short in a dramatic playoff against Bernhard and Jason Langer in Orlando. The two teams finished tied at 28 under par, with both teams shooting matching rounds of 59 in the opening round and 15-under 57 in the final round. In the playoff, Bernhard Langer sealed the win with a clutch eagle putt on the first extra hole, leaving Team Woods with a chance to match but missing a 20-yard eagle putt from Tiger and Charlie.
The highlight of the final round came when 14-year-old Charlie Woods achieved a remarkable first career hole-in-one on the par-three fourth hole, a moment that delighted the Woods family and spectators. Despite the loss, Tiger and Charlie's performance at the tournament was impressive, marking their fifth appearance at the PNC Championship. This marks the second time the duo has finished as runners-up, with their last close call coming in 2021.
Following the loss, Tiger expressed immense pride in his son’s performance, especially Charlie's ace, and praised their teamwork throughout the weekend. He acknowledged that, although he wasn’t in competitive shape, their effort was outstanding, saying, “I’m just super happy for Charlie, no one made a mistake today, and we had to earn it.” Tiger’s focus on their positive collaboration and teamwork over individual performance underscored the emotional importance of the event. Charlie, equally elated, described the experience as “the most fun I’ve ever had,” emphasizing how much he enjoyed the competition and the bond it fostered with his father.
While Team Woods fell short of capturing the PNC Championship trophy, their performance and resilience throughout the weekend highlighted their potential in future tournaments, leaving fans eager for their next appearance together.
