Tiger Woods provides latest update regarding Charlie Woods' college golf decision

Tiger Woods says he’s relishing the chance to help his son Charlie navigate one of the most high-profile recruiting chases in junior golf — but insists no college decision is close yet, despite the mounting interest.

Speaking at the Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas on Tuesday, Woods, 49, ran through updates on his own playing status — joking about his 2026 schedule, confirming he won’t play the PNC Championship, and reiterating he has no timeline for a PGA Tour return. 

But when the conversation shifted to Charlie’s future, Woods became noticeably animated.

"It's been very different, the recruiting process," said Woods. 

"Now you have cell phones. We didn't have cell phones. We would have written letters that would show up in the mailbox. 'Oh, my God, I got a letter.'

"It's just very different how fast coaches can communicate with the family members and the player that they're trying to recruit. It's just a different world.

"Not saying it's good or bad, it's just different. It's fun to be a part of the process with Charlie and go through it and see where the opportunities that he has that he has created for himself by playing better, places that he could play, wants to play and ultimately we'll decide where he wants to go play."

Charlie’s breakout 2025 season — highlighted by his first AJGA win, a TPC Sawgrass ace and a state championship sealed with a team-low 68 — has made the 16-year-old the most talked-about uncommitted junior in the Class of 2027. 

Now ranked No.13 in the AJGA, he’s drawing serious attention from top programs.

Florida State coach Trey Jones walked with Tiger during last month’s state championship, while the Seminoles already boast a commitment from AJGA No.1 Miles Russell. 

The Florida Gators have also moved aggressively with two top-10 junior signings and Walker Cup player Luke Poulter, son of Ryder Cup legend Ian. 

Stanford — home to Tiger’s historic college career and daughter Sam’s current studies—remains a sentimental heavyweight. 

Miami, boosted by Benjamin School teammate Kai Trump — daughter of Woods' girlfriend Vanessa Trump — joining in 2026, is viewed as an emerging outsider.

Benjamin School coach Toby Harbeck recently captured the mood, telling The Palm Beach Post that Charlie has been “very mum-mum” about his preferences. 

“There’s a lot of people that want him,” Harbeck said. 

“It’s just where he feels most comfortable. He’s visited a couple schools. We’ll see.”

For now, though, the decision remains open — and Tiger is savouring the chance to walk through the process alongside his son.