If you’ve been trying to find “the next Tiger Woods” on the golf course, consider Tiger’s own son, Charlie. The apple may not fall far from the tree when it comes to power on the links.
The 11-year-old won a U.S. Kids Golf event at Hammock Creek Golf Course in Palm City, Florida over the weekend, and he put on a rather dominant show in the process. Woods won the nine-hole tournament by five strokes, shooting a 3-under 33 to reach the top of the field. Charlie had a clean round, tallying three birds and no bogeys.
As you can see on the weekend’s scorecard, Woods was the only player in the field to fall below par. (Even a quick internet search has led me to the disappointing conclusion that Frank Muniz Jr. is net the child of “Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz.)
One would think that raising the son of a legendary golfer would help provide a bit of an advantage for a young competitor who achieves his skill. It probably also helps if this legendary pro works the bag and helps give some advice on the course, and Tiger has also spent his weekend caddying for Charlie.
The older Woods has complimented, perhaps even envied, his ability at such a young age.
“I wish I had his move,” Tiger said, via GolfTV. “I analyze his swing all the time. I wish I could turn around and turn my head like that and do some of those positions, but those days are long gone, and I have to relive them through him.”
Tiger better hope he channels his inner Charlie as he beats TPC Boston for The Northern Trust in the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs this week.
