Charlie may not have his A-game at the Notah Begay III Invitational, but all eyes are on Tiger Woods who looks absolutely fantastic as he carries his son’s bag.
Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie, secured his place in the prestigious Notah Begay III Invitational at Koasati Pines at Coushatta in Louisiana. The 14-year-old prodigy’s entry came after shooting an impressive 6-under 66 at the Last Chance Regional.
Although Charlie has encountered some struggles this week, currently sitting at 5-over through 36 holes and tied for 23rd ahead of the final round after carding a 73-74, the real showstopper has been his father. Woods has taken on the role of caddie for his son, leading to a frenzy of excitement on social media.
What has been particularly remarkable is the sight of Tiger Woods walking confidently and without any signs of a limp. This is the first time the world has witnessed him move in this manner since his devastating car accident in 2021, which resulted in significant injuries to his right leg, ankle, and foot.
While Woods has previously followed Charlie’s game from a golf cart in previous youth events, this week he has demonstrated his strength and determination by walking the course and carrying his son’s golf bag.
Interestingly, this week’s PGA Tour event is taking place on one of Woods’ own course designs, El Cardonal at Diamante, marking its debut appearance. While he was in Mexico for the World Wide Technology Championship, Tiger was observed scouting the course from a golf cart, sparking rumors of a potential return to the game.
The videos capturing Woods’ performance at the Notah Begay III Invitational have ignited a sense of excitement among fans and pundits. Many believed they would never witness him competing again, and there are those who still doubt his ability to win another tournament.
Woods’ last professional golf appearance was during the third round of the Masters when he was unable to continue and had to withdraw. Following the surgery on his ankle post-Augusta to address arthritis and alleviate pain, his return timeline remained unclear, leaving fans in suspense.
While Woods has been seen playing golf since the surgery, the notable difference now is his ability to navigate the course on foot. Videos of him during his son’s event convey a newfound sense of optimism, perhaps indicating that he is gradually regaining his health and experiencing less pain in his leg.
The question now arises: Will Woods make his comeback at his Hero World Challenge at the end of November, or will he choose to wait until the PNC Championship and next year’s major tournaments?
While Charlie’s performance at the Notah Begay III Invitational hasn’t matched his past success, with the move to the more challenging 14-15 age group, he faces stiffer competition. In the previous year, he finished 11th in the 12-13 division. Nevertheless, a strong round could potentially propel him into the top 20 or better.
As the tournament reaches its climax, the 14-15 age section is currently led by Class of 2024 player, Lucky Cruz, who boasts a remarkable 68-65, sitting at 9-under and holding a four-stroke lead over second place.
While Charlie’s title aspirations may seem distant, the glimpses of Tiger Woods’ encouraging progress on the course offer a glimmer of hope for the future.
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