All About Tiger Woods' Son Charlie Axel Woods

Mar. 15, 2025

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Tiger Woods of The United States poses with his son Charlie Woods on the first tee during the Friday pro-am as a preview for the 2022 PNC Championship

Tiger Woods' son is following in his footsteps.

The pro golfer’s youngest child, Charlie Axel Woods, 15, is quickly making a name for himself in the sport, playing alongside his father in several major tournaments.

“I don’t think words can describe it,“Tiger told reportersafter the pair’s first tournament together in 2020. “Just the fact that we were able to have this experience together, Charlie and I, it’s memories for a lifetime.”

Charlie is already skilled with a club, but Tiger has made it clear that his son is “his own person” and can follow his own path in life.

“I’m proud of whatever direction he chooses, whether he sticks with the game or not,” he said in aninterview with PGA.

Tiger welcomed Charlie with his ex-wife,Elin Nordegren, in February 2009. Two years prior, they welcomed their daughter,Sam Alexis Woods. He and Nordegren ultimately went their separate ways in 2010.

Here’s everything to know about Tiger Woods' son, Charlie Axel Woods.

He was born in 2009

Tiger Woods' son Charlie Woods.David Cannon/Getty

Charlie Woods the son of Tiger Woods

Tiger and Nordegren welcomed their second child on Feb. 8, 2009, nearly two years after their daughterSam Alexiswas born.

The golfer announced the big news on his website, saying, “We want to thank everyone for their sincere best wishes and kind thoughts. Sam is very excited to be a big sister and we feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful family … We look forward to introducing Charlie to you at the appropriate time.”

Charlie’s name has a sentimental meaning

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods during the Pro-Am.Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods during the Pro-Am

Tiger explained on his website that the name Charlie was one of a few options they had in mind, and when he was born, they felt it “just fit.” His middle name was already planned, as it holds special meaning to the family.

“As far as the Axel, that’s Elin’s brother’s name so we wanted to make sure it stayed in the family,” he wrote.

He’s been a mainstay on the sidelines since he was little

Charlie Woods, Elin Woods, Josefin Nordegren and Sam Woods.Hunter Martin/Getty

Charlie Woods, Elin Woods, Josefin Nordegren and Sam Woods

Charlie also supported his dad at his 2022 Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where his sister Sam gave an introduction speech.

“Having Sam introduce me and my family there watching, it made it even that more special,” Tiger wrote beside a family photo of the event onInstagram.

Tiger credits his son with helping with his car crash recovery

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods hug on the 18th hole during the final round of the PNC Championship.Mike Ehrmann/Getty

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods hug on the 18th hole during the final round of the PNC Championship

An insider told PEOPLE that Tiger “lives for” his kidsfollowing a harrowing car crash he experienced in February 2021.

“Being a dad has helped him stay focused on his recovery,” the source said. “At times, it’s been very difficult for him both physically and mentally. His leg injuries caused him extreme pain … He has worked very hard in physical therapy. He is a fighter and has been determined to get better, though.”

Tiger is his son’s golf coach — and caddy at times

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods celebrate a birdie on the 12th hole during the final round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes on December 19, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.Sam Greenwood/Getty

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods celebrate a birdie on the 12th hole during the final round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes on December 19, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.

“Tiger loves spending time with Charlie on the golf course, but he has a completely different vibe than Earl had while working with him,” a source told PEOPLE in 2020.

“They’re all smiles. Tiger is definitely teaching him the right techniques, but there’s not the intensity that Earl had with him,” the insider continued. “It’s a total bonding situation. Tiger can get goofy and funny with Charlie. It’s not ‘all work and no play’ like Earl could sometimes get.”

Since Charlie has taken up the sport, thefather-son duo have competedat the annual PNC Championships every year since 2020 — a tournament in which famous golfers team up with their kids.

“Any time I get a chance tospend time with my son, it’s always special,” Tiger toldESPN. “And to do itin a competitive forum, the last couple of years have been magical, and to be able to do it again, we’re looking forward to it.”

In September 2023, Tiger caddied for his son during the Last Chance Regional in Florida.

“We just stay in our own little world,” the young golfer, who claimed first place, said during a post-tournament interview. “We take itone shot at a time.”

Charlie and Tiger share many mannerisms

Tiger Woods and his son Charlie Woods wait to putt on the third hole during the first round of the 2022 PNC Championship.David Cannon/Getty

Tiger Woods of The United States and his son Charlie Woods wait to putt on the third hole during the first round of the 2022 PNC Championship

Fans quickly noticed that Charlie has many of the same mannerisms as his dad while golfing, from the way he picks up the tees to the way he scratches his nose.

Charlie is working toward going pro

In February 2024, Charliecompeted in a pre-qualifierfor the tour in the hopes of playing the Cognizant Classic. In the competition, 25 players were chosen to advance to a full qualifier, with four of them moving on to the Classic, but Charlie wasn’t one of them. Hefailed to advanceafter competing on Feb. 22.

ThePalm Beach Postreported that “more than 50 fans” followed Charlie through the course, including one who “made a commotion” when she was told that she wasn’t allowed to ask the players for autographs.

source: people.com