Charlie Woods failed to advance to match play at the U.S. Junior Amateur after losing in a 14-for-2 playoff on early Wednesday at Saucon Valley’s Grace Course in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods had positioned himself reasonably well in the playoff on the par-5 hole, facing only a short chip shot from the rough after his first two strokes.
During his third shot, an audible phone camera sound during Woods’ backswing disrupted his concentration and led to an errant chip. The miscue contributed directly to Woods carding a bogey on the opening playoff hole, which eliminated him from contention. Woods expressed visible frustration over the incident, audibly objecting to the disturbance.
The missed opportunity marked another setback in Woods’ tournament history at this event. He had previously missed the cut in his first two appearances at the U.S. Junior. This year, however, he had shown improvement by playing his final 31 holes at 1-under and entering the playoff with a score of 5-over, placing him at T63 in the field before elimination.
Woods, currently a high school senior, has committed to join Florida State University as part of the Seminoles’ 2027 recruiting class. That class also features junior golfer Miles Russell, who is ranked No. 1 in his peer group.
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