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Charlie Woods: Behavior of fans determines pre-qualifier in Florida

Charlie Woods had a complicated day in his attempt to qualify for the Cognizant Classic. (Photo: Getty)
Charlie Woods had a complicated day in his attempt to qualify for the Cognizant Classic. (Photo: Getty)

Attempting to secure a spot in the upcoming Cognizant Classic, the 15-year-old prodigy, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, found himself amidst unwanted attention during his qualifying round at the Lake Golf Club. While Tiger was absent, Charlie was accompanied by his mother, Elin Nordegren, for support, but what unfolded was a challenging day for the young golfer.

Charlie Woods: Complicated day for the teenager

Struggling with his drives and frequently searching for his ball in the rough, Charlie started his round with two early bogeys and compounded his difficulties with a double-bogey on the 5th hole. The real challenge came at the par-4 7th hole, where he endured a tough stretch, requiring twelve strokes to complete the hole. However, he showed resilience, bouncing back with six consecutive pars on the following holes, finishing the round with a score of 86.

Yet, it wasn’t just Charlie’s performance that garnered attention on that Thursday in Florida. The absence of ropes typically used to delineate spectator areas led to some fans encroaching upon the young golfer. Reports from “Golfweek” highlighted instances where fans approached Charlie, with one audaciously requesting his signature on his father’s book, “How I Play Golf.” When officials intervened, the response was brazen: “I live here.” Such incidents persisted throughout Charlie’s round, disrupting his focus before he ultimately left the course. However, amidst the chaos, his playing partner, Olin Brown Jr., son of three-time PGA Tour winner Olin Browne, provided unwavering support, encouraging Charlie throughout the round.

Tiger Woods’ son takes his first steps with the big boys

While a qualification for the Cognizant Classic 2024 seemed remote, Charlie’s ability to bounce back from setbacks showcased his resilience. Even if he had managed to secure a top-five finish or a tie at the Pre-Qualifier, success in the subsequent Monday Qualifier would have been necessary for entry into the main event. Nonetheless, the experience gained from participating in such a high-stakes event will undoubtedly prove invaluable for Charlie as he continues to pursue his dreams on the PGA Tour.

In conclusion, while the focus should have been on Charlie Woods’ journey and his aspirations in the world of professional golf, the unfortunate behavior of a minority of fans served as a stark reminder of the challenges young athletes like him face on their path to greatness. Despite the distractions, Charlie’s determination and talent shine through, hinting at a promising future in the sport.

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Charlie Woods aims for PGA Tour debut in Florida

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Will Charlie Woods soon make his debut on the PGA Tour? (Photo: Getty)

Things are getting serious for Charlie Woods in Florida. The 15-year-old will play a PGA Tour pre-qualifier at Lost Lake Golf Club on Thursday to qualify for next weekend’s Cognizant Classic. Should the teenager finish in the top five or share one of the places, however, that would only be the first step for Charlie Woods. Advancing would initially mean taking part in next week’s Monday Qualifier. There he would have to finish in the top four to take part in the Cognizant Classic and have a chance of winning a share of the nine million US dollars in prize money.

Charlie Woods: Almost a tournament winner at the age of 13

Charlie, who was born in 2009, is not in the spotlight for the first time. He has already played with his father four times at the PNC Championship, which Bernhard Langer won for the fifth time last year with his son Jason. In 2021, the Woods duo and Charlie, who was 13 at the time, even managed to finish runner-up. Tiger’s offspring also seems to practise a lot outside of father/son tournaments. His handicap is currently +3 and therefore clearly fulfils the requirements for pre-qualifiers, which demand a handicap of 2 or better. In the pre-qualifier, he is now fighting for progress in the flight with Olin Browne Jr, son of three-time Tour winner Olin Browne, and Ruaidhri McGee.

Tiger Woods’ son far from the age record

At the Cognizant Classic, which will take place between 29 February and 3 March at Palm Beach Gardens, Charlie Woods would probably be one of the youngest participants in the tournament on the course. It would be far from historic on the PGA National’s Champion Course. Because in the history of golf, Don Dunkelberger is unlikely to be overtaken any time soon. At the age of just 11, Dunkelberger played in the 1937 Chicago Open, but withdrew from the tournament after the first round. The youngest participant of this millennium is Lorens Chan, who took part in the 2009 Sony Open at the age of 14. In 1992, Charlie’s father Tiger made his debut at the Nissan Open at the age of 16. He failed to make the cut at his first PGA Tour event at the Riviera Country Club before going on to win 15 major titles in his career.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: UK Players Set for Mexico Open

UK golfers set to tee-off at the Mexican Open 2024. (Photos: Getty)
UK golfers set to tee-off at the Mexican Open 2024. (Photos: Getty)

The Mexico Open at Vidanta, part of the PGA Tour, will be held at the Vidanta Vallarta Club in the vibrant city of Vallarta, Mexico. The tournament beckons a significant prize pool of $8,100,000, with players competing on a par-71 course. Tony Finau is the defending champion of this prestigious event.

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Britain’s PGA Tour Tee Times Revealed

Ben Taylor from England is paired with Maverick McNealy from the USA and Ryan Fox from New Zealand for the first round, teeing off at 07:41. The trio will tee off at 12:26 for the second round.

Harry Hall, also from England, has Justin Suh from the USA and David Lipsky from the USA as companions for the first round, starting at 08:14. For the second round, the pair is set to tee off at 12:59.

David Skinns, another English golfer, will play alongside Matt Atkins from the USA and Harrison Endycott from Australia. They will tee off at 08:47 for round one and 13:32 for round two.

All Eyes on Scotland’s PGA Tour Tee Times

Representing Scotland, Robert MacIntyre is paired with Ryo Hisatsune from Japan and Omar Morales from Mexico for the tournament. They will start round one at 09:20 and commence round two at 14:05.

Wales Tee Time on the PGA Tour

Unfortunately, no Welsh players are listed in the initial tee times for the Mexico Open.

Those interested in the tournament’s progress should watch for updates to PGA Tour Tee Times, as they can change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Stay tuned to this space for all the latest updates on the Mexico Open at Vidanta.

(All times are local Mexican times)

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Tony Finau sets sights again on Mexico Open

Defending champion Tony Finau will tee off again at the Mexico Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)
Defending champion Tony Finau will tee off again at the Mexico Open 2024. (Photo: Getty)

The Mexico Open at Vidanta, part of the PGA Tour, will take place at the beautiful Vidanta Vallarta Club in Vallarta, Mexico. The competition carries a hefty purse of $8,100,000 and offers players a challenging par-71 course. Last year’s champion, Tony Finau, is the player to watch at this year’s tournament.

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Tee Times Set for PGA Tour’s Mexico Open Showdown

Kevin Chappell, Andrew Novak, and Doug Ghim, representing the USA, are set to kick off the tournament at 07:30 for the first round and 12:15 for the second round. They will face off against compatriots Justin Lower and Robby Shelton, and Taylor Pendrith of Canada. Pendrith is the only non-American player in this group, rounding off a start full of US talent at the PGA Tour Tee Times.

Maverick McNealy, another American competitor, together with Ryan Fox of New Zealand and Ben Taylor of England, will start their first round at 07:41 and their second round at 12:26. Another set of American players, Michael Kim, Brandon Wu, and Samuel Stevens are also teeing off at the same PGA Tour Tee Times.

Charley Hoffman and Keith Mitchell will represent the USA, starting their play at 07:52 for the first round and 12:37 for the second round. Their challenger for these rounds is Seonghyeon Kim of South Korea. Alongside them, Americans Josh Teater, David Lipsky, and Justin Suh are also starting simultaneously.

The esteemed Tony Finau, last year’s champion, is teaming up with Mackenzie Hughes of Canada and Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark. They will kick off their chase for the title at the PGA Tour Tee Times at 08:03 for the first round and 12:48 for the second.

Plenty of other exciting names are part of the lineup as well, such as Chez Reavie, Brandt Snedeker and Cameron Champ, all hailing from the USA, following the PGA Tour tee times of 08:14 for the first round and 12:59 for the second round. They are accompanied by Mark Hubbard of the USA, Martin Trainer of France, and Harry Hall of England, taking off simultaneously. For the complete PGA Tour Tee Times schedule, view the chart below.

The Mexico Open at Vidanta is set to be a thrilling tournament. Stay updated with all the PGA Tour Tee Times, and don’t miss out on any golf action.

(All times are local Mexican times)

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World Golf Ranking: McIlroy leads Brits in steady rankings

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy remains at the top of the British players' leaderboard, with Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood both in the top-15. (Photos: Getty)
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy remains at the top of the British players' leaderboard, with Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood both in the top-15. (Photos: Getty)

The World Golf Ranking continues to move, reflecting the performance of players on the global stage. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy remains in second place behind a steady US frontrunner, Scottie Scheffler.

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Matt Fitzpatrick, England’s top-ranked player, is in ninth place and has had a stable week with no movement either up or down. His work reflects his solid play and place amongst the elite. Among the latest movements in the world golf rankings is England’s Tommy Fleetwood, who has jumped from thirteenth to twelfth, indicating a positive momentum. Meanwhile, Tyrrell Hatton, a fellow Englishman, has taken a small step backwards, dropping from sixteenth to seventeenth. Such minor shifts can affect players’ tournament positioning and psychological standing in the competitive landscape. Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre is ranked seventy-first, maintaining his position from the previous week and demonstrating consistency in his game. Within the sport, the rankings are continually shifting and The World Golf Ranking provides a weekly snapshot of the golfer’s standing. There has been some change in this week’s Top 10. US player Patrick Cantlay moves up from seventh to sixth place.
In turn, Wyndham Clark of the USA slips from sixth to seventh. The dynamics of the fourth to tenth places remain unchanged, with Norway’s Viktor Hovland and the USA’s Xander Schauffele consolidating their positions in fourth and fifth respectively, while Max Homa and Brian Harman maintain their positions in eighth and tenth. The World Golf Ranking reflects the current success and career progression of professional golfers and serves as an index for tournament qualification and seeding purposes.

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World Golf Ranking: Scheffler leads the US player field

Scottie Scheffler leads fellow Americans in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler leads fellow Americans in the World Golf Ranking. (Photos: Getty)

Scottie Scheffler of the USA remains unchallenged at the top of the latest World Golf Ranking. He has led the ranking continuously throughout the past fourty weeks. He is closely followed by fellow American Xander Schauffele, who has also maintained his position in fifth place. The stability of both US golf players remains evident throughout the international golfing community.

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Other prominent names from the United States include Patrick Cantlay, who continues his rise up the rankings from seventh to sixth place, followed by Wyndham Clark, who has dropped back to seventh, and Max Homa, who remains in eighth place. A closer look at the top 10 in the World Golf Ranking shows that, apart from Scheffler and Schauffele, all the US players have remained in the same top positions. Places two to four are still occupied by Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, Spain’s Jon Rahm and Norway’s Viktor Hovland, who all remain in the same positions as last week. Apart from Cantlay, there have been no other changes in places four to ten, demonstrating a certain level of consistency amongst the world’s elite. Brian Harman is the second American to join Cantlay in the top 10. Outside the top five US players and the World Golf Ranking’s top 10, Jordan Spieth (13th) and Collin Morikawa (14th) deserve mention, even if they did not improve their ranking from last week.

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Hole-in-One: Will Zalatoris’ fantastic shot on the PGA Tour on video

After the Hole-in-One and two cars won, Zalatoris and his caddie were delighted. (Photo: Twitter @PGATOUR)
After the Hole-in-One and two cars won, Zalatoris and his caddie were delighted. (Photo: Twitter @PGATOUR)

The second day of the Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour had it all: In addition to Tiger Woods’ withdrawal from the tournament and the disqualification of Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris provided a positive highlight in California with a fantastic Hole-in-One. With his ace, the American not only kept up with the leading group, but also won a brand new car for himself and his caddie.

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PGA Tour: Will Zalatoris shines with Hole-in-One at the Genesis Invitational 2024

Will Zalatoris got off to a fantastic start to the 2024 Genesis Invitational on the PGA Tour with a round of 66. On the second day, however, things did not go so smoothly for the American: By the 14th hole, Zalatoris was one stroke over par and was about to lose touch with the leading group. On the par-3 14th hole, however, the 27-year-old pulled off a feat: With a 7-iron, Zalatoris managed an ace on the 184-yard par-3 hole during his second round at the Riviera Country Club. His ball landed on the front left edge of the green and slowly rolled into the hole. Thanks in part to the Hole-in-One, Zalatoris posted a round of 70 and is tied sixth place (-6) after two days.

New car for Zalatoris and his caddie thanks to par-3 ace

Will Zalatoris’ caddie Joel Stock also had good reason to be happy. Both will leave the tournament with a new car: While Zalatoris receives a Genesis GV80, Joel Stock can thank him for an electric Genesis Electrified GV70, the prize for the first ace of the week at the Genesis Invitational. “I think it was a 180, with the pin back, into the wind, and we just tried to hit it right down the middle of the gap between the two bunkers,” Zalatoris said after his round. “I was lucky it went in,” he added. “It was a nice little bonus.”

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Tiger Woods’ tournament-withdrawal: Ambulance call and confusion

Tiger Woods caused confusion on the PGA Tour by withdrawing from the tournament. (Photo: Getty)
Tiger Woods caused confusion on the PGA Tour by withdrawing from the tournament. (Photo: Getty)

Confusion surrounding Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour: The 15-time major champion withdraws from the field of the 2024 Genesis Invitational on the second day of the tournament. After an ambulance call-out and Tiger’s disappearance caused confusion for a long time, the PGA Tour announced that the 48-year-old had to end the event early due to flu-like symptoms. Woods had already been struggling with back problems on the first day of the tournament.

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Tiger Woods: Host with tournament withdrawal at the 2024 Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods had certainly imagined his opening round of the year on the PGA Tour to be different. As host, the 48-year-old started the tournament with an outstanding field of participants with a round of 72 and was already struggling with cramps in his back on the first day. It was clear from the outset that Woods would not be competing for the trophy at the Genesis Invitational under normal circumstances, rather, the aim was to celebrate a start to the year without any major physical problems. The second day of the tournament was all the more disappointing for the 15-time major winner: After Woods unexpectedly left the course on the seventh hole in a golf cart without notice and an ambulance appeared on the tournament grounds, the confusion was huge. Shortly afterwards, the PGA Tour announced Tiger Woods’ withdrawal from the tournament field. While there were already speculations about a more serious injury or severe pain, the all-clear was fortunately given shortly afterwards.

After some delay, the PGA Tour released a statement to the media from Rob McNamara, Woods’ longtime friend and business partner, clearing up the afternoon’s confusion. According to McNamara, Woods was dealing with a “flu-like” illness that worsened on Friday afternoon. “It started last night with flu-like symptoms,” McNamara said. “When he woke up this morning, they were worse than the night before. He had a little fever, and he was better during the warm-up. But then when he was on the pitch, running and playing, he felt dizzy.” The ambulance was called mainly because of Woods’ dizziness, which was due to dehydration. Thanks to an IV, however, the 48-year-old is feeling better: “His back is fine. It was all a medical condition, dehydration, [and] now the symptoms are reversing themselves after he got an IV.”

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Tiger Woods’ Flight and other American Players

Rare appearance: Tiger Woods. (Photo: Getty)
Rare appearance: Tiger Woods. (Photo: Getty)

As anticipation builds for The Genesis Invitational, taking place at the prestigious Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades in California, USA, golf enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the release of the PGA Tour Tee Times. This year, the event boasts a substantial prize fund of $20,000,000. Defending champion Jon Rahm is expected to face tough competition on the par-71 course.

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PGA Tour Tee Times for Round 1 and 2: All American Players

Chase Johnson will be teeing off at 07:20 for round one and 09:49 for the second round alongside Nicolai Højgaard from Denmark. The formidable American triple threat of Charley Hoffman, Beau Hossler, and Ben Griffin will commence play at 07:32 for round one and 10:01 for round two.

Following closely behind, Lucas Glover and Adam Schenk will be paired with Byeong-hun An from South Korea, teeing off at 07:44 for the first round and 10:13 for the second. Russell Henley is set to play alongside Emiliano Grillo from Argentina and Sungjae Im from South Korea, starting at 07:56 for round one and 10:25 for round two.

Keegan Bradley and Harris English will tee off the first round with Tom Hoge at 08:08, continuing into the second round at 10:42. Meanwhile, at 08:20 for the first round and 10:54 for the second, Chris Kirk, and JT Poston will be teamed with Corey Conners from Canada.

Denny McCarthy and Cameron Young will be accompanied by players from Ireland and Canada respectively, while Sam Burns, Jordan Spieth, and Gary Woodland are grouped with players of varying nationalities. Next up are Nick Hardy, Grayson Murray, and Nick Dunlap, teamed with players from South Africa and Sweden, starting their competition at 09:49 for round one and 07:20 for round two.

Matt Kuchar, Sam Ryder, and Will Zalatoris embark onto round one at 10:01, moving to round two at 07:32. Shortly after, Luke List and J.J. Spaun from the USA will be joined by Chun-an Yu from Taipei, teeing off at 10:13 in round one and 07:44 in round two. Also in this group are Brendon Todd, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, alongside Patrick Rodgers from the USA, with counterparts hailing from Australia, Japan, and Canada.

The exciting trio of Kurt Kitayama, Eric Cole, and Taylor Moore will play at the times of 11:18 and 08:44 for rounds one and two respectively. Lastly, Xander Schauffele, Sahith Theegala, Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa, Alex Smalley, and Taylor Mongomery have their PGA Tour Tee Times set alight with noteworthy international talents.

Tiger Woods will play in a flight with Gary Woodland and his good friend Justin Thomas. On day 1 they start at 9:25am and on day 2 they tee off at 11:54am.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy at the Genesis Invitational

Star at the Genesis Invitational: Rory McIlroy. (Photo: Getty)
Star at the Genesis Invitational: Rory McIlroy. (Photo: Getty)

The professional sports world directs its focus to Pacific Palisades, California, USA, as The Riviera Country Club plays host to The Genesis Invitational on the esteemed PGA Tour. Twenty million dollars are waiting to be won in the buzzing atmosphere of the club. The tournament, played on a par 71 course, will test the mettle of the best golfers around, among them the current titleholder, Jon Rahm.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Spotlight on the UK’s Best

Commencing the PGA Tour Tee Times, Tommy Fleetwood of England is lined up to play the first round of The Genesis Invitational at 11:30 am. He will be joined by Xander Schauffele from the USA and Sahith Theegala, also from the USA. For the second round, Fleetwood and his team have their PGA Tour Tee Times scheduled for 09:01 am.

Matthew Fitzpatrick, another of England’s participants, is penciled in for a start time of 11:42 am in the first round, accompanied by Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa, both from the USA. For Friday’s second-round action, Fitzpatrick’s PGA Tour Tee Times position is 09:13 am.

Highlighting the PGA Tour Tee Times from the UK contingent, we have Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland. He will kickstart his efforts in the first round at 11:54 am playing alongside Max Homa and Wyndham Clark, both from the USA. On Friday, McIlroy and his group have an early start set for 09:25 am.

Player Round 1 Tee Time Round 2 Tee Time Mitspieler
Tommy Fleetwood 11:30 09:01 Xander Schauffele (USA), Sahith Theegala (USA)
Matthew Fitzpatrick 11:42 09:13 Scottie Scheffler (USA), Collin Morikawa (USA)
Rory McIlroy 11:54 09:25 Max Homa (USA), Wyndham Clark (USA)