{"id":423829,"date":"2026-02-13T15:49:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/423829\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T15:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:49:14","slug":"tiger-woods-beaming-with-pride-as-son-charlie-woods-confirms-florida-state-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/423829\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiger Woods beaming with pride as son Charlie Woods confirms Florida State move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tiger Woods has broken his silence after his son Charlie Woods<\/a> confirmed he will begin the next chapter of his golfing journey at Florida State University in 2027.<\/p>\n

The 15-time major champion was quick to show his support after the 17-year-old confirmed his college decision<\/a> on Instagram, making it clear he is proud to see his son forging his own path in the game.<\/p>\n

Rather than following in his father\u2019s footsteps to Stanford \u2014 the university synonymous with Tiger Woods<\/a>‘ legendary amateur career \u2014 Charlie has chosen to stay closer to home in Florida and commit to the Seminoles.<\/p>\n

Only after Charlie made his announcement did Tiger publicly respond, offering a heartfelt message beneath the post (see below): \u201cCongratulations Charlie. I\u2019m so proud of you on entering this next chapter of your life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Charlie, who celebrated his 17th birthday last weekend, shared his news with a simple but confident message on his brand new Instagram<\/a> page: \u201cExcited to announce my commitment to play golf at Florida State University \u2014 go Noles!\u201d<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

YouTube golf sensation Grant Horvat also got involved in the comments by posting: \u201cCmon Charlie! Pumped for you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Charlie <\/p>\n

Charlie Woods \/ Instagram<\/p>\n

Charlie breaks family tradition<\/p>\n

Stanford would have represented a direct continuation of the Woods golfing legacy, but Charlie has chosen to go down a different path.\u00a0<\/p>\n

His father Tiger spent two seasons at Stanford before turning pro in 1996, compiling one of the most decorated collegiate careers in history.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Woods won 11 tournaments in just two years, including eight victories in 13 starts during a remarkable 1995-96 season. That year he also captured the NCAA individual title and was named the Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year.<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Tiger was a first-team All-American in both 1995 and 1996 \u2014 an honour Charlie matched last season after being named a first-team All-American by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA).<\/p>\n

Adding another layer to the Stanford connection, Charlie\u2019s older sister Samantha is a freshman at the California university.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yet despite those family ties, Charlie has opted to build his own collegiate story in Tallahassee.<\/p>\n

\"Charlie <\/p>\n

Charlie Woods<\/p>\n

Florida State already boasts a proud golfing heritage. Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka and former United States Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger are among its most notable alumni, and the programme has consistently produced PGA Tour<\/a> talent.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Top-ranked junior Miles Russell, a two-time AJGA Player of the Year, has also enrolled at Florida State.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Charlie Woods on the rise<\/p>\n

Currently ranked 21st in the Rolex AJGA standings, an extraordinary leap from 604th a season earlier, Charlie has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n

The catalyst was his breakthrough victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational last May, where he fired a superb 15-under-par total of 201 across 54 holes to claim his first AJGA title.<\/p>\n

That win firmly established him as one of the most exciting prospects in American junior golf.<\/p>\n

Charlie Woods has committed to @FSUGolf<\/a> for his college career.<\/p>\n

He is currently a high school junior and will graduate in the spring of 2027. pic.twitter.com\/ZJ9vfx7g3X<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 PGA TOUR University (@PGATOURU) February 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Charlie then followed that performance with a tied-ninth finish at the Boys Junior PGA Championship in July and a tie for 18th at the prestigious Rolex Tournament of Champions in November.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He also played a pivotal role in helping The Benjamin School secure the Florida High School Athletic Association Class A state title, closing with an impressive final-round 4-under-par 68.<\/p>\n

Charlie also competed in last year\u2019s Junior PGA Championship after winning the South Florida PGA Junior Cup in 2024, further strengthening a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 that has quickly caught the attention of college recruiters across the country.<\/p>\n

Tiger with a helping hand<\/p>\n

Tiger had previously spoken about enjoying being part of the college golf recruitment process, noting how dramatically it has evolved since his own experience in the mid-1990s.<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s fun to be a part of the process with Charlie and go through it and see the opportunities he has that he has created for himself by playing better,\u201d Woods said ahead of December\u2019s Hero World Challenge.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlaces he could play, wants to play, ultimately will decide where he wants to go play.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been very different. The recruiting process now, you have cell phones \u2014 we didn\u2019t have cell phones. We had written letters that would show up in the mailbox. It was like, \u2018Oh my God, I got a letter.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just very different how fast coaches can communicate with the family members and the players they\u2019re trying to recruit. It\u2019s just a different world. Not saying it\u2019s good or bad, it\u2019s just different.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tiger, whose own collegiate chapter became the foundation for one of the greatest careers in sporting history, has made it clear that this is Charlie\u2019s journey to shape.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n

With a simple but heartfelt message of support, he has given his son both his blessing and the freedom to forge his own legacy \u2014 and that quiet endorsement may mean more than any headline ever could.<\/p>\n

Subscribe to our Newsletter