Tiger Woods' son Charlie climbs leaderboard at Junior PGA Championship

Golf legend Tiger Woods is dad to son Charlie and daughter Sam.

Tiger Woods' son Charlie is following closely in his father's footsteps -- and he's already mirroring some of his dad's early success on the golf course.

The teenager delivered a remarkable performance at the Junior PGA Championships on Wednesday, July 30, shooting an impressive 66 in the second round, according to the Journal & Courier.

His performance, including nine birdies, moved him up from 43rd to a tie for 7th place, showcasing his growth and determination after a tough experience at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship earlier in July.

Tim Heitman/Getty Images - PHOTO: Charlie Woods of the United States putts on the1th hole during the first round of the U.S. Junior Amateur at Brook Hollow Golf Club, July 21, 2025, in Dallas.

In addition to Charlie, Woods shares a daughter, Sam, with ex-wife Elin Nordegren. The former couple was married from 2004 to 2010.

Woods took to social media on March 23 to publicly confirm he is now in a relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump.

"Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!" Woods captioned two photos of himself with Vanessa Trump. "We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts."

Woods has also shown plenty of public support for his two children. In March, Woods was spotted cheering as daughter Sam's soccer team, the Buccaneers, won the FHSAA Class 2A state final at Spec Martin Municipal Stadium in DeLand, Florida. In footage shared by the Palm Beach Post, the golfing legend was seen in the bleachers wearing a white baseball cap and an FHSAA girls' soccer state championships T-shirt, celebrating alongside other proud parents.

Marta Lavandier/AP - PHOTO: Tiger Woods, right, talks to his son Charlie and a friend while he warms up before a match between Los Angeles Golf Club and his Jupiter Links Golf Club, Jan. 14, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Just weeks prior, Woods spoke about the importance of being a good parent in a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Kultida Woods, whose death he announced on social media on Feb. 4.

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images - PHOTO: Tiger Woods with his son Charlie Woods and daughter Sam Woods on the 18th hole during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 22, 2024.

Woods has previously said that as a dad, he aims to both guide and protect his kids as they grow into their own.

"Being a parent, you always want to be the protector and guider of them and teach them skills that they will need in life when you're not around," Woods told Golf Digest in 2022. "And so that's the most important thing about being a parent."

Greg Lovett/The Palm Beach Post/USA Today Network via Imagn - PHOTO: Benjamin School golfer Charlie Woods shows off his new ring with his father, Tiger Woods, during a ceremony to celebrate boys 2023 state championship on March 26, 2024 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Tiger Woods opens up on parenting, why he doesn't coach his son in golf

Get to know more about the golf legend's two kids below.

Charlie Woods

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images, FILE - PHOTO: Charlie Woods lines up a putt, Dec. 18, 2022, on the 18th hole during the final round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fla.

Charlie Axel Woods was born Feb. 8, 2009.

Now a teenager, he has been busy competing on the junior golf circuit.

Charlie previously competed alongside his father and made his debut Feb. 22 as an individual competitor in a pre-qualifier event for The Cognizant Classic, a PGA Tour event.

David Cannon/Getty Images, FILE - PHOTO: Tiger Woods with his son Charlie Woods during the final round of the 2022 PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on Dec. 18, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.

When Charlie competed in a golf tournament in Florida in September 2023, Woods served as his caddie.

"We just stay in our own little world and we just take it one shot at a time," he said of having his dad as his caddie.

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The father-son duo have also competed together at multiple PNC Championships, most recently in December 2024, where Charlie shot his first hole-in-one.

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images - PHOTO: Tiger Woods of the United States reacts with his son Charlie Woods after making the first hole-in-one of his career on the fourth hole during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on Dec. 22, 2024 in Orlando, Fla.

Woods has previously said he doesn't formally coach Charlie in golf in order to minimize any pressure his son might feel.

"He just watches me do it, and then he kind of does it," Woods said of Charlie in 2021.

Sam Woods

Sam Greenwood/Getty Images, FILE - PHOTO: Tiger Woods and daughter Sam Alexis Woods pose during the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction at the PGA TOUR Global Home on March 9, 2022, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Sam Alexis Woods was born June 18, 2007.

Sam honored her father by introducing him when he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in March 2022, calling him a "fighter."

"You've defied the odds every time," she said.

In a 2021 interview, Woods shared what he has learned from his daughter, saying, "She has taught me how to be more patient ... I don't ever want her to leave home."

Jon Kolbe/USGA Museum - PHOTO: Tiger Woods hugs his mother Kultida Woods and daughter Sam Alexis Woods after receiving the Bob Jones Award ahead of the 2024 U.S. Open, in Pinehurst, N.C., June 11, 2024.

In 2023 and 2024, Sam also joined her dad on the golf course at the PNC Championship, where she served as his caddie.

The PGA Tour posted a photo on Instagram showing the family together at the tournament.

Along with the photo, the Instagram post featured a quote from Woods, who said, "This is a thrill of a lifetime for us to be able to experience this all together."

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