Tiger Woods and his daughter are hitting the links!

During the PNC Championship’s Pro-Am in Orlando over the weekend of Dec. 16, the golf pro was joined not only by his son, Charlie, who played alongside his dad, but his 16-year-old daughter, Sam, who served as his caddy for the first time.

From driving her dad around in a golf cart, to mirroring his stance — to a “tee” — on the course, these are some of the sweetest moments Sam and Tiger shared this weekend.

For the first day of the tournament, Dad went for a pink polo shirt while his daughter wore an official top from the event with their name “Woods” printed across the back.

As dad got into his golf stance, Sam handled Tiger’s well-known tiger club cover — a version of which he has been using for decades.

Sam took a seat behind the wheel of a golf cart on Saturday to drive dad her dad around the fifth hole during the first round of the Championship.
During Sunday’s event, Sam and her dad stood looking over the course in an identical pose with their hands on their hips. (Father and son do the same all the time!)

The tournament was truly a family affair! In addition to Sam working as a caddy, her brother, Charlie, played alongside Tiger, as he’s done in the past.

And while the weekend did not end with a win for the Woods trio, at the 14th hole of the final round of the tournament, Tiger and Sam fist-bumped each other to mark a weekend well spent!

The signs remain positive that Tiger Woods comeback is all going to plan as he’s set to play his next competitive round when the PNC Championship gets underway on Saturday. Playing in Friday’s Pro-Am, the 15-time major winner opted to walk rather than take a cart as he’d done last year.

“Well, I felt like I was physically fit to do it” Woods said when asked about the decision post-round, “and also, walking is always better for my back. I just wanted to keep it loose and keep it going, and we’re just having so much fun, it doesn’t really matter. We had a good time doing it.”

Woods is once again set to join son Charlie for the event which features selected Major champions playing with a family member in a paired format.

“Yeah, it’s a blast for us to be back out here, playing and competing and just enjoying this atmosphere,” Tiger said. “It’s been a blast, and hopefully we get through the next day or so without any delays, and hopefully we’re able to post something good.”

Woods was noticeably and expectedly rusty when he made his return to competition at the Hero World Challenge a fortnight ago, particularly with his short game, and he feels better equipped to handle the delicate shots with another two weeks under his belt.

“Yeah, it’s better,” he explained. “Today was definitely a bit better. I felt like I made some — I was able to knock a lot of the rust off there at Hero and felt — my hands felt better with control hitting shots, and especially today with the wind blowing as hard as it was, I was able to hit flighted shots nicely, which was not quite on par or as sharp as I was, as I wanted to be at Hero.”

Charlie’s progression, as usual, will be one of the most closely followed stories this week, and Tiger has revealed just how much his son has grown physically over the past 12 months.

“He’s still growing,” he replied when asked about Charlie’s physical condition having been hampered by an injured ankle himself last year. “You can see how much he’s grown from last year. It’s amazing how much he has grown, has changed, and it’s a moving target with him, right. He’s grown somewhere near four inches this year, so his swing has changed, it’s evolved, clubs have evolved.

“And we kept trying to adjust things, and it’s been a lot of fun. But it’s also challenging for him because each and every couple weeks, things change. He just has — he’s growing so fast.”

Woods also revealed that, despite Charlie moving back a tee – he’ll play the course from the same tees as Jim Furyk, John Daly and Vijay Singh, among others – they’ll still enjoy a length advantage because Charlie is outdriving his dad at home.

“He’s one tee further back, so I guess he’s tee No. 2. He’s just one tee ahead of me, which is fine because he’s hitting it past me now,” he smiled. “So we still have an advantage out there, but we both have to hit shots well at the same time.”

Tiger has been a regular caddie for his son at Junior tournaments and, though he tries to take a back seat a lot of the time, admits that it does help to be able to give his perspective on a specific shot, not that Charlie always listens.

“I enjoyed caddying for him and being there with him, just to talk through shots with him and have him understand what I would see or how — the thought process I would have going through shots. He would bounce things off of me, and give him my take on certain things.

“And sometimes he doesn’t see it the way I saw it, which is fun, but I think it’s the understanding of how to hit the proper shot at the proper time. And that’s what all kids have to learn is when do I hit a certain shot at the right time, or how do I take stuff off a shot, how do I hit it a little bit harder, what do I need to do.

“You can do that at home all you want, but under tournament conditions, it’s just so different. And being able to share that with him, share my experiences with him in game-time mode, I think that it was great for both of us because I think we both are able to learn from it and grow from it. I think I learned to be a better teacher with it, and I think that he became a better player because of it.”

The PNC Championship has come to an end with Bernhard Langer and son Jason Langer having the last laugh. The action-packed extravaganza that went on for two days was nothing but entertaining. Despite all the action and the Langer’s glorious three-peat with his son Jason, the duo whose presence echoed through the Ritz-Carlton corridors has been Tiger Woods and his son Charlie. With the event done and dusted, there’s one question that remains, though.

The 2023 PNC Championship can be called the unofficial PGA Tour showstopper of the year. This exhilarating experience ignites a frenzy among fans and players alike, ticking all the entertainment boxes. The event was also the second time Tiger Woods was in action after his Hero World Challenge comeback. And although the PNC Championship is more inclined towards embracing the family aspect, it also doesn’t ignore the money perspective. So, how much did Team Woods earn after they paired up yet again for the event?

Team Woods finished in T5 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club with a massive comeback on the final day, which included Jr. Woods’ incredible chip-in. With a priceless reaction from Tiger Woods, Charlie’s remarkable shot-making won the father-son duo a five-figure payout of $47,000. Considering Team Woods was tied with three other teams in T5 (all of whom finished 19 strokes below par), all the pairs will receive the $47K prize money, marking this moment as something unique in the history of the PNC Championship.

Apart from the popular duo, the champs, Bernhard and Jason Langer, will get a total prize money of $200,000. Whereas popular partners like Nelly Korda-Petr Korda and Justin Thomas-Mike Thomas will be receiving $42,750 each. Annika Sorenstam and Will McGee, whose tears stole the hearts of fans, will have to settle for $43,750. That being said, the PNC Championship is far bigger than its decent prize pool. The priceless moments players share with their families would likely be their biggest takeaways from this wondrous event. Well, at least

While Tiger ‘bonded’ with his son, Charlie focused on a crucial improvement area

Coming into the PNC Championship, Tiger Woods expressed his admiration for how much his son’s game had grown over the past year. For him, the event was an opportunity to play alongside Charlie, watching him take the golf community by storm. And that’s precisely what Jr Woods did. His chip-in was one of many astonishing shots the 14-year-old made, another one of which was his 321-yard drive. But what followed that drive – both he and Tiger missed their putts for an eagle attempt – is what left him disappointed, among other things. And he revealed the duo’s aspect that needs improving.

After the event, Charlie said, “I drove the ball really good today. Didn’t miss a fairway and still managed to shoot eight-under. We just suck at putting.” While he focused on the competitive side of the event, his father couldn’t help but reflect on the fun outing he had with Charlie, staying true to the point of the PNC Championship. Tiger said, “I just have a lot more fun doing it with him. We have so much fun at home practicing and playing games. It’s a special bonding that happens that not a lot of parents get a chance to have.” 

Tiger Woods has never had a family outing quite like the PNC Championship on Sunday (NZ time), even in the rain. He was competing with his 14-year-old son, Charlie, and his 16-year-old daughter, Sam, on the bag as caddie for the first time.

The only thing missing were enough birdies.

“It couldn’t have been any more special for us,” Woods said after the first of two rounds at The Ritz-Carlton Club, where they beat the worst of the rain and fell behind 10 other teams.

Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron led the way with a 15-under 57, building a three-shot lead over the teams of Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh, David Duval and Retief Goosen.

Woods and his son were at eight-under 64, leaning on Charlie’s booming drives even while having to move back a set of tees, with Woods delivering most of the approach shots and neither converting enough birdie chances.

“I drove the ball really good today,” Charlie said. “Didn’t miss a fairway and still managed to shoot eight-under. We just suck at putting.”

That caused Woods to close his eyes and grin. “That sums it up right there,” he said.

So much attention is on their similarities in their swings and other mannerisms, but the needle and the trash talking is not to be overlooked.

Charlie Woods piped a drive on the par-five fifth hole and waved it goodbye, as Justin Thomas could only watch and smile. The 14-year-old also hit a big drive on the 11th, some 65 yards short of the green, hit wedge to a few feet and turned and shrugged.

The PNC is restricted to 20 teams of major champions from any tour, or The Players Championship winners, and a family member. That’s what got Steve Stricker (three senior major victories this year) into the field for the first time. He played with his youngest daughter, Izzi, because Bobbi Maria had Epson Tour status this year.

They also had a 64 while Izzi played with her favourite tour player – Nelly Korda – and now gets Woods and son in the final round.

Kuchar, a Players Championship winner, has played with both his sons. Carson is leaning more toward tennis (Kuchar’s wife played at Georgia Tech) and Cameron is all about golf. He recently took a trip to Europe with the family, caddying for his father in the Dunhill Links Championship and the Andalucia Masters.

“It’s been a fun deal and his progression has just kind of been everywhere,” Kuchar said. “You watch the whole game get better, whether it’s off the tee, he has an advantage with length and irons are great. I think anybody that sees him with a wedge in his hand comes away impressed. He’s got a great short game.”

Singh and Duval are trying to win the PNC Championship for the second time. John Daly and his son, who plays at Arkansas, won it two years ago. They were four shots behind.

Sam Woods mainly plays soccer, and her debut as a caddie went smoothly. All players were in carts that had covers for the clubs when it rained. Woods said his daughter might come out to the backyard at home to watch them practise, but rarely gets to the golf course.

Her mother, Elin, watched from outside the ropes.

In the golfing jungle, the roar of Tiger Woods is known far and wide. Recognized for his strength and fierce gameplay, there is also another side to the iconic golfer, seen when he steps onto the greens with his two little cubs, Sam, and Charlie Woods. On Saturday, the 47-year-old athlete participated in the PNC Championship’s official first-round event in Florida with his son Charlie as his partner, and his daughter Sam Woods as his caddy.

The event, which pairs professional golfers with their family members, is a rare opportunity for fans to see Woods’ family on the course. Here are three details you might have missed as Tiger Woods made it a family affair with Sam and Charlie.

1. Charlie Woods wears Greyson clothing

One of the most noticeable details was Charlie Woods’s choice of clothing. Amid the Nike split rumors, the young golfer wore a zip/polo outfit from Greyson, a luxury golf apparel company founded by former Ralph Lauren designer Charlie Schaefer. It is not the first time, the junior Woods has worn Greyson’s outfit, he has worn it before. And, Tigеr Woods was seen wearing his signature Nikе brand.

2. Sam Woods being shushed by Charlie Woods

Another detail that you might have missed is when Charlie Woods shushed his sister while Tiger Woods was making a putt on the second hole. Sam Woods was seen chatting with Justin Thomas’ mom who was caddying for her son and husband, Mike Thomas.

The 14-year-old, who was focused on his father’s shot, turned around and gestured for them to be quiet so that Tiger Woods could focus on his shot. The shushing moment was caught on camera.

3. Like father, like son

Not only does Charlie Woods’s playing style match his father’s but there is another similarity between him and his father — his competitive spirit and frustration when things don’t go his way. Charlie Woods who displayed impressivе skills and shots in the tournament, was not satisfied with his putting. In a post-round interview, the young prodigy said, “I mean, I drove the ball really good today. Didn’t miss a fairway, and still managed to shoot 8-under. We just suck at putting.”

The 82x PGA Tour winner is known for his fiery temperament and expressive reactions on the course, said, “That sums it up right there” while laughing. The event has become a unique experience for fans to get close to the Woods family and know more about them. What are your thoughts on this?