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Despite being just 14 years old, Charlie Woods is steadily following in the footsteps of his dad, Tiger Woods. In fact, the performances at the PNC Championship editions already have fans wanting to see more of the youngster’s talents.

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As the golf legend sheds light on his son’s rapidly improving golfing chops recently, even Collin Morikawa couldn’t help but express a hint of surprise. So, how did the two-time major winner react to Woods’ revelation? Let’s find out!

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Tiger Woods reveals new details about son’s golfing skills

Last week, TaylorMade’s new video featuring the likes of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, and Scottie Scheffler, offered fans a wholesome glimpse into the relationship between the Tour pros. But one thing in particular that piqued the interest of golf fans was the disclosure of young Woods’ skills.

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At one point, Morikawa, asked the 15-time major winner if his son had beaten him yet. “Not yet, but he outdrove me the other day, though,” came Woods’ prompt reply. “Shut up,” said Morikawa expressing his disbelief. “Even if he carries a 260, that still should not beat you.

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However, Woods went on to reveal more about his son’s accomplishments, saying, “I hit a little spinner into the wind, and he did just a tomahawk.” He further shed light on his son’s future plans, which will evoke strong sentiments in fans given the 47-year-old’s ongoing form.

Charlie Woods sets eyes on overhauling his father

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With a jaw-dropping number of golfing achievements in his bag, Tiger Woods is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes of all time. While he is currently a shadow of his former glorious self, mainly due to his injuries following the 2021 accident and his recent surgery, his sheer influence on the game cannot be denied.

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The 82-time PGA Tour winner has not only inspired some of the best players we know and love today, but he has also served as their most fearsome opponent from time to time. However, one person isn’t afraid of taking on Woods, and it’s none other than his son Charlie. “He wants to beat me by the time he’s 14,” Woods told Morikawa

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The father-son duo has competed in PNC Championship events in recent years, enthralling fans with their golfing prowess. Their best result came in 2021, when they finished in second place at the event. Last year, meanwhile, they finished in 8th place on the leaderboard. One of Woods’ biggest rivals from back in the day, Vijay Singh, and his son Qass went on to claim victory at the 2022 event.

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Do you think Charlie Woods will be able to overtake his father’s achievements down the road? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abantika is a fresh writer at EssentiallySports who was chosen in the recent round of ‘ES Draft’ for her strong passion for golf writing. Even in her early days, Abantika has displayed an impressive ability to cover golf with gripping and insightful stories backed by thorough research. Her inspiration comes from the words of the legendary golfer and flag-bearer of the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy: "As long as I keep enjoying my golf, then hopefully I'll be able to play well," which motivates her to continue writing engaging pieces. Aside from golf, Abantika loves spending her free time exploring her creative side by trying her hand at painting and other artistic endeavors. She also enjoys hiking and traveling to scenic destinations to refresh her mind and find inspiration for her writing.

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