Charlie Woods Captures First Major Junior Title at Team TaylorMade Invitational
Charlie Woods has his signature victory.
The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods won the AJGA’s Team TaylorMade Invitational on Wednesday at Streamsong Resort’s Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. It’s a breakthrough triumph on the nation’s premier junior circuit, as the event featured four of the top five ranked juniors in the country and 60 of the top 100 players, including top-ranked Miles Russell.
Woods closed with a 6-under 66 to win by three shots over fifth-ranked Luke Colton, Phillip Dunham and Willie Gordon. He entered the final round trailing Colton, a Vanderbilt commit, by a single shot.
What makes this victory so impressive is how Woods dominated the Black Course. He opened with a rollercoaster 2-under 70 that included just three pars. Then he caught fire, posting a 7-under 65 in the second round before his strong closing performance.
The win represents a massive rankings leap for Woods. He came into the week ranked No. 606 in the AJGA rankings but is now projected to jump all the way to No. 14, according to DRVN.golf.
While Woods had previously won several smaller tournaments, including his U.S. Junior Amateur qualifier last summer, this victory carries significant weight. He was competing on a sponsor invite this week, but now he’s earned exemptions into the rest of the AJGA invitationals.
The timing couldn’t be better for the 2027 recruit, who can start talking to college coaches on June 15. He’s also likely secured a spot on the East team for the Wyndham Cup, the AJGA’s annual Ryder Cup-style event, and should be in consideration for AJGA All-American honors at year’s end.
