Charlie Woods' new golf coach picks out "super rare" trait of teenage star
Florida State coach Trey Jones has praised the 17-year-old's natural swing, balance and power after he officially signed with the Seminoles alongside fellow highly-rated recruit Miles Russell.
Charlie Woods' new golf coach has lavished praise on the son of the 15-time major champion after his move to Florida State was made official.
The 17-year-old officially signed his agreement with the Seminoles on Wednesday, 11 November, having initially announced his verbal commitment to the university in February.
The teenager also attended a signing ceremony at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens with his famous father Tiger and mother Elin Nordegren present.
He also issues a brief Instagram statement, explaining how he "cannot wait to get started".
Charlie will be coached by Trey Jones, who had high praise for the youngster when he spoke to Golf Channel.
"He might have the best balance and rhythm of any player I've coached," Jones said.
"The way his body moves and the club, it looks super easy and slow."
Jones also highlighted Woods' natural ability to generate clubhead speed, describing it as a quality that cannot be taught.
"Just like you can't coach a 100mph baseball or a 4.2 40 [yard dash]," he said.
"He really enjoys and knows how to take speed off, which is super rare for a 17-year-old.
"So he can sit there with a back pin and pitching wedge and hit it."
Woods will join a Florida State programme that has also recruited Miles Russell, the world's fourth-ranked amateur and the top-ranked junior in the United States.
The pair's arrival is expected to strengthen the Seminoles' ambitions in college golf.
Florida State has previously produced major champions, including five-time major winner Brooks Koepka.
Woods recently finished eighth at the Junior Players Championship as he continues to try develop his reputation.
Tiger shares positive fitness update
Meanwhile, Tiger has shared a positive update on his fitness.
The 50-year-old has not played in a competitive event since he missed the cut at the 2024 Open.
He had hoped to return to the sport at this year's Masters, only to withdraw from the tournament after he was involved in yet another car crash.
Woods stepped away from the sport to seek treatment and accepted a plea deal with prosecutors over the incident.
He has been spotted in recent months hitting balls at charity golf clinics but has not offered any updates over whether he plans to return to the sport.
"I'm feeling better, there's no doubt about that," Woods told SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio.
"I've been training quite a bit. I will be at Hero. I'm there either way, so I'll see you there."
World number one Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele and JJ Spaun are among those confirmed for the event.
Tiger is also likely to team up with Charlie at the PNC Championship next month, although there participation is yet to be confirmed.
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