Despite being out of action, Tiger Woods still commands a huge fan following from around the world. But as he grows older, there is a sense of desperation as to who will replace the golf legend as the face of the sport. The PGA has made its efforts, and if current trends are to be believed, has already zeroed in on its next-generation superstar. However, it’s a choice not many fans like, with the player allegedly being Charlie Woods.

Charlie Woods is currently contesting at the PNC Championship alongside his father, golf legend, Tiger Woods. The viewership is expected to be top-notch, given the event will be Woods’ second competitive appearance since July.

PGA Tour’s obsession with Charlie Woods

Tiger Woods has time and again conceded that his son, 13-year-old Charlie, has already out-driven him. Brief clips of the young boy’s swing, which were eerily similar to his father’s, have resulted in huge expectations.

Given the media fanfare, the PGA Tour decided to cash in, tweeting a picture of Charlie Woods’ divot pattern. For the unversed, a divot pattern is the form or shape of turf removed while hitting a tee shot.

While Charlie’s divot pattern indicated a perfectly linear pattern, the post came under fire. Netizens claimed that the tour was obsessed with Tiger Woods’ son. Here’s a selection of those tweets.

One user tweeted, “This obsession with Charlie needs to stop. It’s a bit weird to be honest. He’s a kid leave him alone.”

Another user wrote, “The obsession is a bit creepy now.”

Most of the reactions were sarcastic lines in reply to the four-word caption. They put forward a point of view to let the 13-year-old be a kid and enjoy his time with his father.

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Another user labeled the PGA’s efforts to “save their failing product” as “sad.”

Is Charlie’s popularity endorsed by the PGA Tour?

Being the son of the great Tiger Woods was never going to be easy. Charlie’s regular golf outing has grabbed numerous eyeballs over the past few years. His father’s injury worries have ultimately helped him to learn more from one of the game’s greatest-ever players.

Charlie was the beneficiary of Tiger Woods’ recovery period as the latter became a caddie for his young boy. He even participated in the Notah Begay III Junior National Golf Championship this year. Charlie contested in the Boys 12-13 age category, finishing in eleventh place.

While the 15-time major championship winner has never revealed whether Charlie has plans to turn professional, all eyes are on the 13-year-old till he graces the course. Do you think the PGA Tour is over-hyping Woods’ young son? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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