Charlie Woods’ latest bid to qualify for prestigious golf tournament ends in heartbreak
August 1, 2025, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA: CHARLIE WOODS lines up his putt on the final day of the PGA, Golf Herren Junior Championships on August 1, 2025, at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette USA - ZUMAw145 20250801_zsp_w145_025 Copyright: xDavidxWegielx
August 1, 2025, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA: CHARLIE WOODS lines up his putt on the final day of the PGA, Golf Herren Junior Championships on August 1, 2025, at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette USA - ZUMAw145 20250801_zsp_w145_025 Copyright: xDavidxWegielx
The U.S Amateur qualifier was a heartbreaking one for Charlie Woods. The 17-year-old missed out on a spot at the prestigious championship.
On Wednesday, Woods teed off at the Scarlet Course at Ohio State University Golf Club for the 18-hole qualifier. He left the course with loads of disappointment.
Finishing at five-over-par 76 was not enough for the youngster. He fell short of qualification by six shots. The top 13 players, plus two alternates, made it to the big stage.
December 22, 2024, Orlando, Florida, United States: Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie Woods, wait to putt on the 18th green during the second round of the 2024 PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. Orlando United States - ZUMAs197 20241222_aaa_s197_417 Copyright: xPaulxHennessyx
December 22, 2024, Orlando, Florida, United States: Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie Woods, wait to putt on the 18th green during the second round of the 2024 PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. Orlando United States - ZUMAs197 20241222_aaa_s197_417 Copyright: xPaulxHennessyx
Woods never looked in contention to secure a spot. Six bogeys and a double bogey left him behind as he finished tied for 57th.
The 17-year-old arrived with a lot of confidence after having secured a spot at the U.S. Junior Amateur. It came on the back of a playoff at the qualifier last month at Heathrow Country Club in Florida, as reported by GolfMagic.
It was a much better performance than what he put up on Wednesday. A three-under-par 68 meant he would tee off at Saucon Valley a few days later.
The US Amateur qualifier did not end up in his favour.
Recently, the Golf NIL rankings came out, and Woods was at the top of them.
Charlie Woods holds the top position in the Golf NIL Rankings
The Golf NIL Top 10 lists the highest-valued amateur golfers across Golf NIL’s four ranking boards. A player’s visibility, performance, and brand activity determine their position. No one comes close to Charlie Woods in this criterion.
With a valuation of $3 million, Woods sits at the top of the Golf NIL rankings. Interestingly, it is the highest recorded valuation since the inception of the list in 2024.
Woods boasts an enormous social media following on Instagram, and his reach is unmatched. In fact, Florida State’s regular-season schedule is highly followed because of his presence.
Regardless of the poor run of form this season, Woods continues to be one of the most valuable names in amateur golf.
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Written by
Avishek Sarkar
Edited by
Suyashdeep Sason