Charlie Woods to Gear Up for College After Sister Sam Woods’ Stanford Move as Big Life Update Confirmed

For years, Charlie Woods has been a familiar presence by his father’s side—on the range, in pro-ams, and at PGA Tour events. The golf world has watched him grow from a quiet, wide-eyed kid into a serious competitor with a powerful swing and a game that mirrors flashes of his legendary father. Much like his older sister, Sam, Charlie has mostly lived under the protective shadow of Tiger Woods, learning the ropes while staying grounded in the family’s deep commitment to the game and one another. But now, a new chapter is beginning to unfold.

Charlie Woods has already started preparing for the future

It was just in March 2025 when we learnt of Sam Woods’ announcement of her plans to attend Stanford University—the same school where her father launched his iconic career. And now, Charlie Woods, too, is preparing to take a major step of his own, and this time, it means stepping further away from his father’s watchful eye. Charlie Woods currently attends and plays golf at the Benjamin School in Florida, a private preparatory academy—the same institute his sister graduated from in May, and Kai Trump currently attends. While Woods will be graduating in 2027, as he enters the heart of his high school years, this milestone marks more than just a date on a calendar. It signals his transition from a boy beside his dad to a young man preparing to forge his own path.

With Sam moving across the country and Charlie beginning to emerge in elite junior golf events, it’s becoming clear that both children are slowly but surely stepping out from under their father’s direct wing. Notably, the young golfer will be competing in the AJGA’s Players Championship from August 28-31 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. While the registration deadline is on July 15, Woods registered ahead on July 9, and it will be his most significant tournament to date. Charlie earned his spot in the elite field thanks to a breakout performance earlier this year. In March, he turned heads at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, one of the most prestigious events in junior golf. His strong showing there sparked a massive 235-spot leap in the AJGA rankings, firmly placing him among the sport’s rising stars.

That jump was more than just a number and was his ticket to TPC Sawgrass and a clear signal that he isn’t just riding the Woods name but is also starting to carve out his own story, ahead of launching a collegiate career. And the venue couldn’t be more fitting or symbolic, as it is the same course where his iconic father produced two unforgettable victories at The Players Championship (2001 & 2013).

While the course has historically tested the world’s best, the Junior Players being played here for the 19th time offers Charlie a rare chance to compete in a setting already etched in Woods’ family history.