{"id":394544,"date":"2025-11-21T11:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/394544\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:36:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:36:31","slug":"where-will-tiger-woods-son-charlie-woods-play-his-college-golf-conversations-begin-behind-scenes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/394544\/","title":{"rendered":"Where will Tiger Woods’ son Charlie Woods play his college golf? Conversations begin behind scenes…"},"content":{"rendered":"

A wave of interest is unsurprisingly building around <\/strong>Charlie Woods<\/strong><\/a>, and according to those closest to him, conversations have already begun. Multiple college coaches and top programs are understood to be in talks with <\/strong>Tiger Woods<\/strong><\/a>\u2019 son as they position themselves for one of the most coveted commitments in junior golf.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Charlie might be keeping his cards close to his chest over his next move, but the scramble to recruit him is very much underway\u2014especially after what he has achieved in 2025.<\/p>\n

At just 16 years old, the son of a certain 15-time major champion has become the most talked-about uncommitted talent in the AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) Top 10.<\/p>\n

Charlie’s breakout 2025 season, the strongest of his career to date, has turned quiet college golf enquiries into serious interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Charlie <\/p>\n

Charlie Woods is enjoying a fantastic season<\/p>\n

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Charlie Woods in hot demand over college career<\/p>\n

With his first AJGA win at the Team TaylorMade Invitational<\/a> in March, a stunning ace at TPC Sawgrass<\/a> during the Junior Players Championship over the summer, and leading Benjamin School to state championship victory<\/a> last week, Charlie\u2019s profile has soared.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The AJGA underscored his rapid ascent by naming him to its first-team All-American list<\/a>, the same honour Tiger earned more than three decades ago.<\/p>\n

Now ranked ninth<\/strong> in the AJGA standings <\/strong>heading into 2026, Charlie stands as the only top-10 junior still undecided over their college choice\u2014a status that has made his recruitment one of the most intriguing plotlines in the sport.<\/p>\n

Benjamin School head coach Toby Harbeck last week confirmed the growing interest, telling The Palm Beach Post that Charlie has been \u201cvery mum-mum\u201d about his preferences despite plenty of coaches actively pursuing him.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of people that want him,\u201d Harbeck told the publication<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s just where he feels most comfortable. He\u2019s visited a couple schools. We\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"Charlie <\/p>\n

Charlie Woods with dad Tiger Woods<\/p>\n

Florida State leading race<\/p>\n

One school that appears to be stepping forward is Florida State<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to The Palm Beach Post, Florida State head coach Trey Jones was spotted speaking with Tiger Woods moments before Charlie posted a superb team-leading final-round 68<\/a> at the Florida Class 1A State Championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Seminoles\u20142024 national runners-up\u2014already have a commitment from rising superstar and AJGA No. 1 Miles Russell<\/a>, so landing Charlie would complete a blockbuster 2027 recruiting class.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Florida Gators<\/strong> (University of Florida) have made early moves of their own, securing AJGA Top 10 prospects Giuseppe Puebla (No.2) and Jessy Huebner (No.4). The Gators already have Ian Poulter’s son Luke Poulter<\/a>, who made the GB&I Walker Cup team this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Adding Charlie to either side of the Florida rivalry would therefore dramatically tilt the recruiting landscape in the state.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udc05\ud83d\udc40 #NEW<\/a> PHOTOS \u2014 Tiger Woods was walking the golf course this afternoon in central Florida as he watched and supported during Charlie\u2019s high school state championship match. Woods was alongside Elin Nordegren, as well as some of his TGR staff. (\ud83d\udcf8: @pbpost<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/fBaFMqtccc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 TWLEGION (@TWlegion) November 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Follow in family footsteps?<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s Stanford<\/strong>\u2014the most sentimental option of all.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Cardinal remain closely tied to the Woods family thanks to Tiger’s legendary collegiate career and Charlie\u2019s sister Samantha currently studying<\/a> there.\u00a0<\/p>\n

During his two seasons at Stanford (1994\u20131996), Tiger Woods set numerous records, including a school record of 11 tournament wins<\/strong>, a career stroke average of 70.96<\/strong>, and a dominant performance that led to him winning the 1996 NCAA Championship<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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He was also named the Pac-10 Player of the Year twice, earned First-Team All-American honors, and won the Ben Hogan and Haskins Awards in 1996.<\/p>\n

Stanford’s academic prestige and golfing pedigree make them a perennial contender for Charlie.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Tiger <\/p>\n

Tiger Woods with Vanessa Trump<\/p>\n

An outside contender for his signature could be the University of Miami,<\/strong> especially with Kai Trump, 18, heading up their college team in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Charlie’s father Tiger confirmed he is dating Kai’s mother Vanessa Trump<\/a> earlier this season.<\/p>\n

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Kai, who also attends Benjamin School, made her LPGA debut last week at The Annika after receiving a sponsor exemption from golf legend Annika Sorenstam.<\/p>\n

She received advice<\/a> from Tiger before the tournament.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kai went on to finish last but performed admirably given the circumstances, especially with a brilliant second-round 75<\/a> that included four birdies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Kai <\/p>\n

Kai Trump<\/p>\n

Big decision ahead for Charlie<\/p>\n

For now, Charlie\u2019s college choice remains unknown, but what is clear is the groundwork being laid behind closed doors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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College coaches are circling, conversations are happening, visits are underway, and as Charlie\u2019s performances continue to elevate, the urgency among top programs is growing.<\/p>\n

The American’s rapid rise on the state and national stage mirrors his increasingly crowded recruitment picture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After a season that has shifted him from emerging talent to headline attraction, the next six months will see the battle for Charlie’s commitment intensify.<\/p>\n

Charlie’s college choice will be one of the most defining storylines in junior golf next season, and whichever programme ultimately secures him will gain not only a premier recruit, but a player on a trajectory that continues to steepen with every round.<\/p>\n

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