Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, fell short in his bid to qualify for his first U.S. Open after shooting a 9-over 81 in a local qualifying event held at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Woods' round included a challenging start with a 40 on the front nine, marked by early bogeys and a double bogey. Despite a birdie on the par-3 fifth hole, he struggled to find consistency and ended the front nine with another double bogey. The back nine proved equally tough for Woods, as he carded three bogeys and another double bogey to finish with a 41.
His total score of 81 left him tied for 61st among the 74 competitors who completed the 6,975-yard course. Only the top five players from the event advanced to the regional qualifying stage for the U.S. Open, scheduled to take place at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 2 in North Carolina from June 13-16.
This setback comes after Woods faced challenges in a pre-qualifier for the PGA's Cognizant Classic earlier this year, where he struggled on a particular hole and ended with a 16-over 86 at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound.
Despite these recent difficulties, Woods has previously showcased his skills on the course, having participated in the 36-hole PNC Championship alongside his father in a scramble format for the past four years.
While this attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open did not yield the desired outcome for Woods, his determination and experience gained from competing at various levels of the sport will undoubtedly contribute to his growth as a young golfer.
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