Competing at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs, Florida—the same venue where he successfully qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur in each of the past two years—Woods carded an even-par 72. It was a solid round highlighted by resilience and flashes of brilliance, though it left him one stroke shy of forcing a playoff for one of the coveted advancing spots.
The 17-year-old, who has committed to play collegiate golf at Florida State University, finished tied for 10th in a highly competitive field. A costly double bogey on the par-3 seventh hole ultimately proved to be the difference, but Woods rebounded admirably and remained in contention throughout the round.
Only the top five players at the local qualifying site earned spots in the next stage—U.S. Open Final Qualifying, often referred to as “Golf’s Longest Day.” While Woods narrowly missed advancing, his performance marked significant progress from previous attempts. In 2025, he shot 75 at Wellington National, and in 2024, he posted an 81 in his first try at U.S. Open qualifying.
Charlie Woods misses out on US Open qualifying playoff by one stroke
For Woods, the result represents another important step in his development as one of junior golf’s rising talents. Currently ranked among the top junior players in the country, he continues to gain valuable experience against elite competition while building a résumé that already includes multiple appearances in premier amateur events.
Though his quest for a spot in the 2026 U.S. Open came up just short, Woods demonstrated poise, maturity, and continued growth—qualities that suggest his opportunity to compete on golf’s biggest stages is only a matter of time.
