In a stunning turn of events, 16-year-old golf prodigy Charlie Woods — son of golf legend Tiger Woods — has been eliminated from the 2025 U.S. Open qualifying round, and fans are reeling from the unexpected reason. Hopes were sky-high as Charlie teed off with poise, showcasing flashes of his father’s signature power and finesse. But what followed shocked the golfing world.
Charlie was disqualified early in the round due to a rare and controversial rules infraction: signing an incorrect scorecard. While his on-course performance was respectable, the oversight proved costly. According to officials, Charlie mistakenly marked a par instead of a bogey on the 7th hole — an error that triggered an automatic DQ under USGA rules.
Fans of Tiger Woods were left heartbroken, not by his son’s performance, but by the harshness of the rule. “It’s a tough lesson,” one fan tweeted, “but he’ll bounce back stronger.”
Though Charlie’s run ends here, many believe this setback will fuel his determination. One thing’s for certain — the golf world hasn’t seen the last of Charlie Woods. And if history repeats itself, greatness may still lie ahead.