But now his own career is flagging, Woods has begun a quest to leave behind a legacy that will transcend his scandals — by handing the clubs over to his 15-year-old son, Charlie.
Tiger and Charlie competed in the PNC championship, their first father/son tournament together.
“But it’s unclear whether Charlie will become the PGA’s next wunderkind. “
He’s his father’s son, for sure,” says the insider, “but he doesn’t have the same focus that Tiger had as a teenager.
“Woods himself acknowledges Charlie may not follow in his footsteps. “
As he lost million of dollars in endorsements, a humiliated Woods entered treatment for sex addiction.In February 2021, Woods got in a serious car crash that shattered his right leg.
So is Tiger done with golf? In 2024, he has only competed in one tournament — and didn’t complete it.
“On Thursday, Woods announced that he would compete this April in The Masters, the tournament he has one 5 times, most recently in 2019.
But Woods is notorious for signing up for tournaments that he doesn’t complete.
Off the course, Woods is taking a leadership role within the sport.
Woods is telling his circle that he wants to have a lasting impact on the sport.
