Struggling performance by Charlie Woods on the first day of the Junior Players Championship, while Miles Russell takes a co-lead at TPC Sawgrass.
In the first round of the Junior Players Championship, Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time Major winner Tiger Woods, had a challenging day at TPC Sawgrass' Stadium Course. Woods finished the round with a four-over 76, eight shots back of the current leaders, Miles Russell and Nicholas Logis.
Woods' round began with two bogeys at the Stadium Course. Despite some recovery, he made a bogey at the tough 18th hole, ending his round with a four-over 76.
Before the tournament, Woods played a practice round with Miles Russell, the AJGA's No. 1 player who is also leading the Junior Players Championship. TaylorMade Vice President of Sports Marketing Eddie Erkmanis and AJGA Executive Director Stephen Hamblin were also present during the practice round.
Woods' best performance to date was at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, where he secured his first AJGA victory. He finished 15-under, three shots clear of three players in second. In the Invitational, Woods opened with a 70, followed by a seven-under 65 and a six-under 66.
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Meanwhile, Miles Russell, who made the cut in a Korn Ferry Tour event in April 2024, carded a four-under 68 at TPC Sawgrass on Friday. Russell shares the lead with Logis after the first round of the Junior Players Championship.
As the tournament progresses, Woods will look to bounce back and improve his standing in the competition. With his father's impressive golfing history and his own promising performance at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, fans will be eager to see how he performs in the following rounds.
