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Tiger Woods Says Daughter Sam, 16, Has a ‘Negative Connotation’ to Golf as the Game ‘Took Daddy Away from Her’

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The 15-time major champion said he and Sam have their “own relationship” outside of the sport

Tiger Woods’ daughter Sam is not planning on following in her father’s footsteps.

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In a rare live interview while on the Today show May 1, the golf legend shared that his 16-year-old, whom he shares with ex-wife Elin Nordegren, has a “negative connotation” to the game due to his frequent travel when she was a child.

“You know, hey, when she was growing up, golf took daddy away from her,” Woods, 48, said. “I had to pack and I had to leave and I would be gone for weeks and there was a negative connotation to it.”

Despite caddying for her dad — for the first official time — at the PNC Championship in Florida last December, Sam and Tiger are pursuing a bond away from the links.

“We’ve developed our own relationship, our own rapport, that’s outside of golf that we do things that doesn’t involve golf,” Woods said on Today.

All About Tiger Woods' Daughter Sam Alexis Woods

All of which is not to say the 15-time major champion didn’t try to involve her in his passion.

A few weeks after Sam was born in 2007, Tiger revealed that he had already put a golf club in his baby daughter’s hands. “She couldn’t quite hold it. But it was there,” he said at the time.

Over the years, Sam has supported her dad at numerous golf tournaments, and was front and center when it came to honoring Woods at his World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Florida in March 2022.

“We didn’t know if you’d come home with two legs or not,” she said during a speech at the event, referencing her father’s 2021 car crash, which led to him being hospitalized.

Meanwhile Sam’s younger brother, 15-year-old Charlie, is charting a course in Tiger’s wake.

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Last week, he attempted to qualify for the U.S. Open but missed the cut, failing to advance in qualifying after hitting a 9-over-par 81 in an event at the Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

But he has seen success in the sport and competed alongside his father the last four years at the PNC.

In addition, in late March, Woods and Nordegren celebrated his latest accomplishment, when he received his state championship ring after his North Palm Beach, Florida school won the Class 1A golf title.

“My son and I, we do everything golf-related,” Tiger said on Today Wednesday, comparing his relationship with his two kids. “It’s very different.”

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Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy to get PGA Tour loyalty payouts

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The PGA Tour is distributing equity to its players, past and present, who have helped build the Tour and remained in its ranks.

The PGA Tour has begun notifying its players of the equity they will receive for remaining loyal to, and helping build, the tour in the face of a significant threat from LIV Golf and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. While the exact amounts of shares in the PGA Tour each player will receive aren’t disclosed, the pool from which the equity will be drawn is estimated at more than $900 million… and it’s reasonable to assume that the biggest names will draw the largest shares.

The Tour is, in effect, rewarding the players who remained in its ranks even as others jumped to LIV Golf. Players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas will be eligible for the equity awards; players like Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau will not. Phil Mickelson, the most famous player in the world outside Woods, will not receive any equity, even though he’s as responsible as almost any player for building the Tour into the force it is now — and he’s also significantly responsible for both golf’s schism and, in turn, the infusion of capital into the Tour that has made these equity awards even possible.

The funding from the equity will come from the recent $1.5 billion investment into the Tour from the Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of professional sports owners who have committed to investing up to $3 billion into the Tour’s vision of professional golf.

The players are receiving shares of PGA Tour Enterprises, the for-profit arm of the PGA Tour. They’ve been ranked through a range of factors, including on-course performance — both historical and current — and contribution to the Tour’s overall health and public perception. A total of 193 players will receive grants in some form, according to Golf.com.

However, just as all players aren’t equal on the course, all 193 players won’t receive equal distributions. The players will be divided into four separate groups as Golf.com notes. The first, comprising 36 players, will be the elite of the elite — 36 current players who have had the most success and the most impact on the game, as measured through significant tournaments won and publicity achieved. Woods is likely in this group, and likely to receive the lion’s share of overall equity. McIlroy will be second behind him. This group will divide $750 million — more than 80 percent of the equity — because this is the group most likely to be poached by LIV Golf.

The second group of 64 players, designated as both reliable Tour pros and rapid risers — think, for example, Ludvig Åberg — will divide $75 million. A third group of 57 players will divide $30 million based on past success. The final group of 36 players is made up of past PGA Tour stars — Jack Nicklaus, for instance — who will divide up $75 million.

However, players won’t just start seeing extra zeroes in their bank accounts. There are conditions; the initial grants will vest over an eight-year period, but not starting before four years. Players who, for example, leave for LIV Golf before the vesting period would forfeit their shares. Players must also remain active on Tour to receive their shares.

The remaining investment from SSG will be distributed in the form of equity starting in 2025, with $100 million per year going to top performers on the PGA Tour.

The entire equity distribution is based on the expectation that the value of the PGA Tour will continue to rise — not an unrealistic expectation given the continuing increase in values of professional sports franchises. But the Tour does face significant headwinds, most notably declining ratings and fan interest in the wake of the golf world’s schism.

While the equity alone isn’t enough to offset the money that players have made jumping to LIV — Rahm, for instance, was offered an estimated $450 million — it’s designed to keep PGA Tour players both loyal to the Tour and thinking about more than just their own career. As the value of the Tour grows, the value of their equity stake grows, too. Will that be enough to force players to take a more direct interest in the growth of the Tour? Yet to be determined, but it’s clear that the money is there for those who stay loyal to the Tour.

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1 striking Tiger Woods moment you missed on Masters Thursday

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It never quite occurs to you that the phrase spine-tingling is overused until you’re standing at the bend of Amen Corner on Masters Thursday.

But then suddenly you’re there, with Tiger Woods emerging from the shadows of the 11th fairway at Augusta National just a few shots off the opening round Masters lead, and it occurs to you that your spine is tingling. Not in a sappy, metaphorical way — but in tangible bursts of energy that start at the base of your neck and travel down your spine. Every cell in your body, every atom, is strained toward the image of a 48-year-old Tiger Woods in a peach-colored polo shirt trotting down toward his ball at the base of the green. It doesn’t matter that Adam Scott and Cameron Young are about to hit their approach shots into the hole Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley compared to the Mona Lisa just feet away. Nobody can look away, and even though nobody’s said it, you all know why.

The truth is that we don’t know how many more times we’ll see an able-bodied Tiger Woods make it to the fringe of the 11th green at the Masters while still in contention. And though that accomplishment feels small and low on Thursday next to the Masters achievements that have managed to change the course of the club and tournament and sport of golf, it’s an accomplishment that the 2,500 or so of us can cling to together.

It’s foolish that the golf world hopes Woods can still win a 16th major. The golf world knows that. It’s the first thing most of Amen Corner says when he arrives.

“Well, he’s got a pretty good trot,” one of them says.

“Doesn’t look too painful,” a woman replies.

But then the scoreboard changes over Woods’ head and a cheer ripples through the crowd. Tiger is one under, good for T17 on a darkness-shortened opening day. Hope may be foolish, but it’s stubborn.

Tiger likely won’t win a sixth green jacket this week. He hasn’t played a 72-hole tournament in 14 months. He hasn’t played 72 holes at the Masters in two years … and 72 competitive holes in longer than that. His odds of hanging with the best golfers in the world over four days — a group that includes Scottie Scheffler, whose game is nearing a Woodsian level of boring inevitability — are still long. And yet it’s after 7 p.m. on Thursday evening and there’s hardly room for a soul to squeeze into the spectator’s mound behind Amen Corner, which means there’s still a chance.

Woods takes a moment to survey his chip shot on the 11th before he addresses his ball. He settles on a sort of high-spinner he’s hit at least a hundred times on this hole, the kind where the ball whizzes through the air before halting on command. The key is utterly perfect contact, but a thousand of these shots rest deep in the memory of those calloused hands. He scares the flag with the shot, which arcs through the air like a wiffle ball and spins like one, resting neatly on the edge of the hole.

This crowd has screamed a million times for Tiger Woods chip shots on these holes, but this time is different. They roar with a deep, sudden delight. Woods taps in a moment later and the noise follows again.

Woods laughs with Joe Greiner, the caddie for his playing partner Max Homa, as he walks toward the 12th tee box — the hole Ridley called the “most iconic par-3 in the world.” But they’re alone in the laughter. Perhaps it’s that the pair realizes they’ve only got two holes left until play will be delayed for darkness, leaving Tiger with some 23 holes on Friday, the latest test of his physical upper limits. Perhaps it’s that they know that one under for Tiger Woods on Masters Thursday is enough to keep open the possibility that he can stick around in contention. Perhaps it’s that they realize the chip shot surprised all of us at Amen Corner, even Tiger.

The rest of the crowd has gotten over the surprise. They’re busy rising, slowly at first, and then all at once — for what will surely be the longest and loudest standing ovation at the 12th hole at the Masters … until Woods returns again tomorrow.

The moment is short. The ovation is gone quickly. But it feels like the least the gallery can do on Masters Thursday. They know they’re running on borrowed time, and it’s difficult to express the depth of the gratitude and appreciation they feel without upsetting the green jackets. So they stand and cheer, and they hope a little too.

And it’s the hope that sticks with you. Even when it’s for the guy with the mangled body and zero 72-hole tournaments played this year. Because just for a moment you feel it too.

It starts in the spine.

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Charlie Woods’s Disappointing Masters Update: Dad Tiger Woods Might Not Have Him at ANGC

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What makes Masters so special? It is a long list but one of the most crucial reasons is the rich legacy and the beautiful traditions the event is steeped in. Even the family members of the golfers get to celebrate the game of golf at the Augusta National.

However, it appears that this year, Tiger Woods might take part in the celebration without his family members by his side. Mr. T has often taken on the role of caddie for his son, but will Charlie Woods be able to do the same for his old man this Wednesday?

Will Charlie Woods be seen next to Tiger Woods on the Augusta greens?
Another tiny tradition was upheld at the Sunday practice session, where all the past champions get the privilege to invite one of the guests on the course and enjoy a round of golf with them. Snippets from the course were also shared on @TheMasters — the official X handle of Masters. Though on the guest list, Mr.T‘s little cub was nowhere to be seen.

Woods was spotted with his caddie, Lance Bennett, and accompanying him was Rob McNamara, the official vice president of Woods’ business, TGR Ventures, and, unofficially, a second set of eyes for his golf swing. As posted by the TWLegion on their official X (formerly Twitter) account.

They wrote, “Tiger chipped and put around Augusta this afternoon alongside caddie Lance Bennett and close confidante Rob McNamara, taking just his wedges and putter, according to @BobHarig”. Charlie Woods’s absences have also given rise to further speculation that he might not be able to attend the entire Masters Championship and, in the process, miss the most anticipated Par-3 contest before D-day.

This was a tradition that was first held at the 1960 tournament. It is led in a single round on a nine-hole, par-27 course in the northeast corner of the Augusta National course. The former champions get the opportunity to invite their family members to take charge of their bags and give them access to putt a few balls on their behalf too!

Even though both his kids, Sam and Charlie, might not be next to Woods this year. The Woods kids have already participated in the Par-3 contest. On April 8, 2015, Woods was on his golf and fatherly duties while the kids were on their caddie duties on the Augusta greens,

Tiger Woods enjoyed the Par-3 contest in 2015
The 15-time major winner had the time of his life playing the par-3 contest for the first time after becoming a father. His daughter Sam Woods was 7 years old, and Charlie Woods was 6, and they followed him through the greens toting his clubs. Woods even said, “These were memories for a lifetime.”

As he headed to the 9th hole, he handed his putter to Charlie, motioning him to finish the round. Although Charlie refused to take the club, Sam delightfully volunteered. They both even wore the caddie outfits, Charlie carrying three clubs in his hands, and Sam taking hold of the putter. Woods was indeed the happiest man on the greens that day, doing the two things he enjoyed: golfing and being a father!

Are you excited for Masters 2024? Who do you think will take away the trophy this year? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, ‘friends’ 15 years after an explosive divorce

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Following the divorce, Nordegren found happiness with former NFL tight end Jordan Cameron

More than a decade has passed since the high-profile divorce between Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, a split that captivated the world’s attention.

Elin Nordegren

Yet, time has shown that even the most explosive endings can pave the way for new beginnings, especially when it comes to the well-being of children.

Today, Woods and Nordegren stand as a testament to the power of amicable co-parenting, having moved beyond their tumultuous past to support their children together.

The essence of their transformed relationship was captured in Florida earlier this week, where both Woods and Nordegren came together to celebrate their son, Charlie, as he received state accolades for his high school achievements.

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The sight of these proud parents, smiling and united in support of their son, offered a stark contrast to the public’s last collective memory of their relationship.

Nordegren’s presence at Charlie’s golf events, including a recent pre-qualifier for the Cognizant Classic, further underscores this united front.

A source close to Nordegren shared insights with People magazine, revealing the nature of their current relationship.

“They’re friends now. Everything that happened in the past is in the past,” the source explained. This sentiment reflects a mutual decision to prioritize their roles as parents above all, fostering a harmonious environment for their children.

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The respect they hold for each other in their current capacities is evident, with Woods reportedly speaking highly of Nordegren and both parents receiving equal adoration from their children.

Following the divorce, Nordegren found happiness with former NFL tight end Jordan Cameron, expanding her family with three more children.

This development aligns with her long-held aspiration for a large family, with the source describing her current life as living her “sweetest dream.”

From tension to friendship
The journey from a high-profile split, marked by Woods’s admission of infidelity in 2010, to a peaceful co-parenting arrangement did not happen overnight.

Tiger Woods and ex-wife Elin Nordegren make rare joint appearance to support son Charlie years after scandalous split | HELLO!

However, Woods and Nordegren have demonstrated that it is possible to rise above past grievances for the sake of shared loved ones.

Their story serves as an inspiring example for couples navigating the complexities of parenting post-divorce, highlighting the possibility of transformation from tension to friendship and mutual respect.

As they continue to put their children first, Woods and Nordegren’s relationship evolves, proving that family dynamics can flourish in ways one might never expect, especially when both parties are committed to turning a new leaf.

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Tiger Woods slammed by golf super agent over ultimate betrayal after 10-year relationship

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Hughes Norton was by Tiger Woods’ side throughout the early years of his professional career and into his dominant era, before being sacked by the PGA Tour star in 1998

Tiger Woods has been accused of ‘betrayal’ by his former agent Hughes Norton, who worked alongside the 15-time major champion during the early days of his professional career.

Tiger Woods sacked his former agent Hughes Norton

Norton first met Woods when he was just 13-years-old, before his rise to stardom in professional golf. The agent nurtured the American into the sport, helping land multi-million pound deals for the golfing great with the likes of Titleist and most ironically, Nike.

Norton was alongside Woods for his first ever major championship victory at the 1997 Masters Tournament, when the then 21-year-old won his first of five green jackets by a remarkable 12 shots at Augusta National.

One year later though, with the 82-time PGA Tour winner now well established at the top of the game, he let Norton go, and according to the agent it was a brutal ending . Speaking ahead of the release of his new book, ‘Rainmaker’ Norton the Daily Mail : “It was betrayal with a capital B.

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“On a professional level, because I thought I’d done my job in spades. And on a personal level, because it was such a rejection of a relationship that we had built together for 10 years.” Delving deeper into the personality of the Woods, Norton admitted he did not take the sacking too personally due to his former client’s ‘zombie’-like attitude.

“The solace I can take, which doesn’t provide much, is this: He was an equal opportunity zombie with relationships, his swing coaches, his lawyer, the guy negotiated the IMG representation deal, with caddies,” he added. “When it’s over, it’s over. It is the way he terminates relationships with everyone. Whether it’s girlfriends, whether it’s his former golf coaches. It’s ironic, really.

Tiger Woods won the Masters in 1997
Tiger Woods won the Masters in 1997

“In a way, he’s so good at confrontation on the golf course. If he’s playing you, he will beat your brains out every single time. But when it comes to confronting things like me and other people that are in his life, he has no social skills whatsoever. It’s maddening, actually.”

Woods was not the only big name to both work alongside, and part ways with Norton, after the agent had also teamed up with former world No. 1, and the current CEO of LIV Golf Greg Norman. After 11 years together Norton was also sacked by Norman, but find that much easier to take than the Woods decision.

After 11 years together, [Norman] wanted to go on his own and I understood that a little bit more than Tiger, because superstars historically have sort of gone on their own after a period of time,” he commented. “‘He’s certainly entitled to that. Was I disappointed and shattered when he left? Yes, because we were such good friends and I didn’t expect it. But the Tiger situation was far and away more difficult and more disturbing.”

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Charlie Woods will struggle to emulate his father Tiger after his AJGA finish

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Woods Jr. didn’t show the same level of aptitude for the game of golf as his father

Charlie Woods had a rather unremarkable start to his American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) career at the Will Lowery Junior Championship, posting rounds of 78, 81, and 78, respectively. His combined score of 21-over par over the 54-hole event landed him in a tie for 32nd place out of 51 competitors.

Meanwhile, Patmon Malcom dominated the tournament, finishing a notable eight strokes ahead of the competition with an impressive score of 7-under par after consistent rounds of 69, 70, and 70

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Charlie, who recently turned 15, received a sponsor’s invitation to participate in the tournament. Notably, his father, Tiger Woods, made a special appearance to support him, interrupting his schedule after holding discussions with LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan.

Charlie’s performance throughout the tournament was a mixed bag. In the first round, he managed to card birdies on the 6th, 7th, and 14th holes but struggled with five bogeys and consecutive double bogeys on the 2nd and 3rd holes, resulting in a 6-over 78.

How did Woods perform in the second round?
His struggles continued into the second round, marked by eight bogeys and another double bogey, with only one birdie to balance his score, leaving him at 15-over par and tied for 40th place.

During the final round, Charlie faced another challenging start with early bogeys and double bogeys. Despite a birdie on the 17th and consecutive birdies on the 3rd and 4th holes, he struggled to maintain consistency, ultimately finishing with a 6-over 78 for the round and maintaining his T32 position overall.

While it was undoubtedly a tough debut for Charlie, the experience serves as a valuable learning opportunity for the young golfer. Notably, his inclusion in the tournament garnered significant media and fan attention, leading to heightened security measures at the event, likely in response to previous incidents of unruly fan behavior during his attempts to qualify for PGA Tour events. Despite the challenges, Charlie’s debut in the AJGA showcases his potential and sets the stage for future growth and development in his golfing career.

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Charlie Woods struggles with various problems and suffers on AJGA debut

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Woods shot a 15-over par

Charlie Woods has had a mixed debut at the Will Lowery Junior Championship, hosted by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA).

The young golfer, aged 15 as of February, received a sponsor’s invite into the tournament, marking his first appearance in the AJGA circuit.

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However, Charlie’s performance thus far has been inconsistent. After completing two rounds at the Carolina Trace Country Club in Sanford, Florida, he finds himself at 15-over par.

His first round saw him carding a 78, marked by three birdies but also marred by five bogeys and consecutive double-bogeys on the 2nd and 3rd holes.

How was Woods’ second round?
The second round proved similarly challenging for Charlie, with eight bogeys and a double bogey at the par-4 5th. Despite managing a lone birdie on the par-4 4th, he concluded the round with an 81, bringing his cumulative score to 15-over par. As the competition enters its final round on Sunday, Charlie currently stands at T40 in the 51-player field.

Nevertheless, Charlie’s participation in this event has garnered considerable attention from both media and fans. Reports indicate heightened security measures, including armed police conducting thorough ID checks at the entrance, likely in response to previous incidents of unruly fan behavior experienced by Charlie during a pre-qualifier for the Cognizant Classic in February.

He was forced to bring in a host of security personnel and armed police to protect him from the crowd getting out of control. In the Cognizant Classic in February, his hopes of progressing impacted by fans eager to catch a close glimpse of the American prodigy in action.

A big part of his run was hampered by a large number of fans swarming the young golfer, with intruding fans seen walking alongside him and asking for photographs, distracting him from focusing on the green.

Amidst the challenges, Charlie has received support from his father, Tiger Woods, who was seen cheering him on during his debut in the AJGA circuit. Tiger, a 15-time major champion, made a rushed return from the Bahamas to be present at the event after engaging in confidential discussions with LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan earlier in the week.

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Tiger Woods’ son Charlie protected by armed police detail after fans swamp teenager

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His son, Charlie, is a budding golfer and fans have taken notice

Charlie Woods has been given extra security protection after being swamped by overzealous fans following his debut appearance this week in Carolina.

The youngster, 15, is playing at the 2024 Will Lowery Junior Championship this week with his father, golf icon Tiger Woods, marking Charlie’s debut at the American Junior Golf Association.

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But the occasion was marred after the budding golfer was forced to bring in a host of security personnel and armed police to protect him from the crowd getting out of control.

It comes after Woods Jr attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic in February, only to see his hopes of progressing impacted by fans eager to catch a close glimpse of the American prodigy in action.

A big part of his run was hampered by a large number of fans swarming the young golfer, with intruding fans seen walking alongside him and asking for photographs, distracting him from focusing on the green.

The teenager ended up shooting a round of 86 and it is fair to say some part of his disappointing score was down to the disturbances caused while he was on course.

It seems his management and father were keen not to have a repeat for this tournament, as they brought in a team of security officers to shield him. According to reports, police have been deployed at the entrance and are ensuring fans are thoroughly checked before they are let in.

Heavy pressure on Charlie Woods
It is inevitable that Woods Jr will be facing the spotlight as he attempts to make his way into professional golf, largely due to his father’s exploits in the sport.

At the age of 48, Tiger is still playing, although he has limited himself to one major event a month after experiencing life-changing injuries in a car crash. He even caddied for Charlie at Notah Begay III and played alongside him at the PNC Championship.

If he is anywhere near as talented as his father, Charlie will no doubt have a bright future in the sport. But it seems fans need to be responsible in how they treat the youngster as he gets to grips with his status.

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‘Sponsors Exemption What a Joke’: Charlie Woods Faces Golf World’s Fury Ahead of His AJGA Debut

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It has been more than a month since Tiger Woods has been missing from the greens. After withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational in round two, the golf great went on another short hiatus to better care for his health. However, despite being away from the cameras, Woods was seen visiting North Carolina with his son, Charlie Woods.

The TW Legion tweeted that Woods accompanied Woods Jr for his AJGA debut. Charlie Woods has been given a sponsor’s exemption to play at the Will Lowery Championship at the Carolina Country Club in Sanford. It will be a 54-hole event for boys and girls aged 12 to 19.

This will be the 15-year-old golfer’s first outing after attempting to qualify for the Cognizant Classic earlier this year, which attracted a group of rowdy fans. Regardless, Charlie Woods’s receiving a sponsor’s exemption did not sit well with many in the golf world. Although Woods always supported his son, it seems that the reactions from the golf world have been strikingly opposite.

The netizens disapproved of the leeway given to Woods’s son and posted many sarcastic remarks about his skills. This time, they were questioning whether Charlie Woods should have received the exemption.

Netizens disparage Charlie Woods before his AJGA debut
Being the son of unarguably one of the best golfers does carry some disadvantages, and people being critical of his every move is one of them. And Charlie Woods has had it done to him quite a few times. This was not a rarity that had been evoked in the golf world.

One fan was utterly shocked that Charlie Woods was given a sponsor’s exemption for AJGA and retorted that he should stick to high school for the time being.

This user made a sarcastic jibe at Charlie Woods, who has been called “GOAT in waiting”. They satirically asked that if he was the best Jr in the country, why did he need a sponsor exemption?

One viewer was in disbelief at a golfer requesting a sponsor’s exemption to play at the AJGA event. They asked, “How do you need a sponsor exemption for AJGA ???”

This spectator remarked that Charlie Woods should be playing at the junior events rather than trying to qualify for Tour events as he did for Cognizant Classic.

One believed that Charlie Woods took the place of someone more deserving and then called the sponsor exemption a joke. They said, “How many kids better then Woods missed out on a spot because his name is Woods.”

Lastly, one shared how security at the Carolina Country Club has been increased as last time, fans flocked to Charlie Woods at the Cognizant Classic’s pre-qualifier.

Charlie Woods will be playing at the Will Lowery Championship from March 21st to 24th. While sponsor exemptions are part of golf, was it unreasonable that Woods Jr. received one? Tell us in the comments below.

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