Charlie Woods is heading to Tallahassee. The 17-year-old son of Tiger Woods announced Tuesday on Instagram that he’s verbally committed to play college golf at Florida State University, with plans to join the Seminoles in fall 2027.
It’s a decision that marks a significant milestone for the high school junior, who has spent much of his young life in the spotlight alongside his legendary father. But this choice is entirely his own.
Building His Own Legacy
Woods currently ranks No. 21 on the Rolex AJGA Rankings, a testament to the work he’s put in away from the cameras and the PNC Championship galleries. His biggest win came last year at the AJGA Team TaylorMade Invitational, showing he can close when it matters most.
At The Benjamin School in South Florida, Woods has been a key contributor to his team’s success. Last fall, he carded a team-best 68 to help his school capture a state title. Those are the kinds of performances that get college coaches’ attention.
Joining Elite Company
Florida State’s golf program under coach Trey Jones has become a pipeline to professional golf. Brooks Koepka, Daniel Berger and Luke Clanton all came through Tallahassee. The Seminoles finished ninth at last spring’s NCAA Championship, just one stroke shy of advancing to match play.
Woods will team up with Miles Russell, the No. 1-ranked junior who committed to FSU last June. That’s a recruiting class that should have the rest of college golf taking notice.
A Father’s Perspective
Tiger Woods has been characteristically measured about his son’s recruitment process. At last fall’s Hero World Challenge, he talked about watching Charlie create opportunities for himself through better play.
“It’s fun to be a part of the process with Charlie and go through it and see where the opportunities that he has that he has created for himself,” Tiger said.
The official signing day won’t come until November, but for now, Charlie Woods has made his choice. He’s going to Florida State, where he’ll get the chance to write his own story on the golf course.