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FILE - Tiger Woods watches his son, Charlie Woods, putt on the 18th green during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, is quickly emerging as a serious force in the junior golf world. At just 16 years old, he recently claimed his biggest win to date , and with it, fresh attention not just for his game, but for his growing profile and reported wealth.
A breakthrough win at the team TaylorMade invitational
Charlie Woods made headlines by winning the Team TaylorMade Invitational, a top-tier American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament held at Streamsong Resort’s Black Course in Florida.He finished the event at 15-under par, delivering rounds of 70, 65, and 66 over three days. On the final hole, needing only a par to win, Charlie stayed composed and sealed a three-stroke victory.“I didn’t look at the leaderboard once today,” Charlie told ClutchPoints after his win.
“On the fairway after hitting the green on 18, he’s [my caddie] like, ‘you make par here, you’re going to be fine.’ I guess that helped me out a little bit.”
The win was significant: he beat a stacked field that included four of the top five-ranked junior players in the world, including Miles Russell, Luke Colton, and Tyler Watts. It also rocketed his AJGA world ranking from No. 604 to No. 14.
So, what’s charlie Woods really worth?
While Charlie is still an amateur, the internet has been buzzing with claims that his net worth sits at $25 million , a figure widely circulated but not officially confirmed.
The number largely stems from his family wealth. Tiger Woods’ own net worth is estimated at $2 billion, adjusted to nearly $2.8 billion for inflation. Charlie and his sister Sam Woods, 17, are believed to be the main beneficiaries of Tiger’s vast fortune.According to reports, each child is named in trust funds reportedly valued at around $20 million, and Charlie has also reportedly been given two luxury properties in Florida and California.
He will gain full access to these assets once he turns 21.
NIL deals on the horizon
Charlie, though still an amateur, is eligible for NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals , and after this win, brands are paying attention.He has long worn Sun Day Red, his father’s apparel line under TaylorMade, throughout his junior career. Though it’s unclear if Charlie has a formal contract with the brand, his consistent appearance in SDR gear suggests a strong association.He is also believed to be an ambassador for Greyson Clothiers, a premium golf apparel company whose top sponsored player is two-time PGA champion Justin Thomas. Reports also suggest ongoing talks with major global brands like Rolex and Bet365, though nothing has been formally confirmed.
Grounded despite the buzz
Despite all the money and momentum, Charlie has shown a surprisingly grounded attitude.After hitting his first-ever hole-in-one at a PNC Championship event, Tiger reportedly joked:“You’re buying drinks for everyone out here.”To which Charlie replied,“I’m not buying. I’m broke.”His sister Sam, who was serving as his caddie that day, chimed in:“He has to buy,” she said, laughing.Of course, Charlie isn’t actually broke , but the exchange highlighted his humble demeanor in the face of growing attention and wealth.
Charlie’s rise in perspective
Charlie’s path to this point hasn’t been entirely smooth. He placed 25th at the Sage Valley Junior Invitational and failed to qualify for the U.S.
Open earlier this year. But his skill and mental composure are beginning to shine through consistently.He previously led The Benjamin School to the Florida High School Athletic Association Class A state championship, helping clinch a one-shot team victory with rounds of 78 and 76 , something even his father never achieved in high school.Next up: the U.S. Junior Amateur, set to be held at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, Texas, from July 21–26.
It’s the same tournament Tiger Woods famously won three consecutive times in the early 1990s.So, is Charlie Woods really worth $25 million? Technically, not yet , but he’s almost certainly on track to surpass that figure. Between inherited wealth, early trust funds, luxury assets, and now a pipeline of NIL and sponsorship opportunities, Charlie is positioned for a lucrative future in golf.More importantly, he’s proving he has the game and composure to earn it on his own terms.