Charlie Woods officially signed his athletic grant-in-aid agreement with Florida State University on Wednesday. The 17-year-old son of Tiger Woods announced the move on social media, declaring on his account that he is proud to be a Seminole as his recruitment process concludes.
A Major Recruit for the Seminoles
Both Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren attended the signing event alongside family and friends. Charlie Woods chose to bypass Stanford University, the alma mater of his father, and will complete his final season at Benjamin School before starting his college career in autumn 2027.
Florida State head coach Trey Jones secured a top-tier talent who joins a recruiting class featuring Miles Russell, the top-ranked junior golfer in the country and No. 4 amateur in the world. The program finished as runner-up in the 2024 NCAA tournament under Jones, who has spent over two decades developing players such as Brooks Koepka and Luke Clanton.
Charlie Woods originally committed to the school and Jones in February, but Wednesday’s announcement officially finalized the agreement. He expressed gratitude to his family and coaches for their support in reaching this milestone. The decision keeps him in his home state of Florida instead of moving to California, backed by recent victories including the May 2025 AJGA Team TaylorMade Invitational and a Florida regional championship with Benjamin School at Miami Shores Country Club, where he carded a 1-under-par 70.
Tiger Woods Hints At December Return
Tiger Woods is focusing on an immediate return to competitive golf following a lengthy absence. The 50-year-old has not competed on the PGA Tour since missing the cut at the 2024 Open Championship in Scotland, but informed Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio on Tuesday that his physical condition has improved significantly.
Tiger Woods confirmed his attendance at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas starting December 3 as the tournament host and potentially as a competitor. He noted that he has been training heavily for the 20-man field event, stating that he is committed to being there either way. The tournament is an annual, no-cut, 72-hole event hosted by the 15-time major champion.
His recent setbacks include a competitive appearance in March 2025, an Achilles tendon rupture, his seventh back surgery, and a DUI arrest in March 2026 following a single-vehicle crash on Jupiter Island. He pleaded no contest to reckless driving charges, which led to a five-year license suspension.
Tiger Woods is also expected to compete alongside Charlie in the PNC Championship in Orlando from December 17 to 20, a 36-hole, two-person scramble format where players may use a cart. Additionally, barring physical setbacks, he aims to play in the TGL season opener for Jupiter Links GC on December 27, as his son prepares for his upcoming collegiate journey in Tallahassee.
