Dec 21, 2020
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Justin Thomas and Tiger Woods traded text messages on the eve of the final round at the PNC Championship, their teams tied for the lead and in contention. Neither mentioned winning.
This was about Woods getting to play alongside 11-year-old son Charlie, watching him twirl the club after a good drive and yes, even deliver a fist pump in his red shirt Sunday. For Thomas, it was about competing with his father, Mike, a longtime club professional in Kentucky and the only coach he’s ever had.
Team Thomas birdied the opening seven holes and the father delivered a 5-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole that gave them a 15-under 57 in the scramble format and a one-shot victory over Vijay Singh and son Qass.
Team Thomas wins PNC; Woods celebrates memory with his son
Justin Thomas and Tiger Woods traded text messages on the eve of the final round at the PNC Championship, their teams tied for the lead and in contention. Neither mentioned winning.
The Canadian Press Justin Thomas and his father Mike Thomas , The Canadian Press
ORLANDO, Fla. Justin Thomas and Tiger Woods traded text messages on the eve of the final round at the PNC Championship, their teams tied for the lead and in contention. Neither mentioned winning.
This was about Woods getting to play alongside 11-year-old son Charlie, watching him twirl the club after a good drive and yes, even deliver a fist pump in his red shirt on Sunday. For Thomas, it was about competing with his father Mike, a longtime club professional in Kentucky and the only coach he s ever had.
Like father like son! Tiger Woods 11-year-old boy Charlie stuns with 170-yard shot to on his TV debut at PNC Father and Son Championship - and leaves cheeky note for rival team after they end up in the bunker
Charlie Woods, 11, made his TV debut alongside his dad Tiger at the PNC Championship in Florida on Saturday
The budding golf superstar claimed the shot of the day with a 170-yarder that set up an eagle
Tiger Woods beamed with pride as he watched his son dominate the course
I m just making sure that Charlie has the time of his life. And he s doing that, he said
Charlie Woods is the youngest to play in this 36-hole event that began in 1995 for major champions and their sons, and now includes all family members.
Team Thomas birdied the opening seven holes and the father delivered a 5-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole that gave them a 15-under 57 in the scramble format and a one-shot victory over Vijay Singh and son Qass. They won the Willie Park Trophy. It only felt like the other 19 teams won a participation trophy. “Memories we ll have for our entire lives,” Woods said after he and Charlie posted another 62 to finish seventh. “He s not going to appreciate this at 11 years old. I didn t when I was with my dad. As the years go by, you start appreciating it more.”