Staff Reporter.
Tiger Woods’ teenage son Charlie hit his first hole-in-one during the final round of the PNC Championship – but they were beaten to the title in a play-off by Bernhard and Jason Langer.
Charlie Woods, 15, holed out at the par-three fourth to send the father-son team into the lead at the tournament, which features 20 major champions playing with a member of their family.
But it was Team Langer who celebrated a second consecutive trophy – and fourth overall – in Orlando, Florida when German Bernhard made eagle on the first play-off hole to seal the win.
“It was awesome,” Charlie said. “No one made a mistake today, so that was some of the most fun I’ve ever had.”
He added: “On top of that, I made an ace. I don’t think I can top that.”
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Tiger Woods was playing in his first competitive event since the Open in July.
The 15-time major winner had back surgery for the second time in 18 months in September and conceded he was “nowhere near competitive shape” at the PGA-backed exhibition tournament.
However, he did think he and son Charlie “made a great team this week”.
“And that’s the whole joy of it, is to be out here with family and bonding and just the enjoyment of each other’s company,” the 48-year-old added.
Speaking earlier this month, Woods hinted he was still some way from full sharpness after back surgery in September and he was not keen to promise too much more after this weekend’s outing.
“I did a few things here and there. I can hit a few shots here and there,” he said on Sunday. “It’s training, each and every day, doing the little things and keep progressing, and I’ll keep progressing forward into next year.”