The Benjamin Buccaneers captured the Florida 1A high school golf state championship title for the second time in three years over the weekend. Charlie Woods’s final-round 68 (-4) at Mission Inn Resort proved to be the difference-maker. Both Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren stood in the gallery, witnessing their son’s heroics unfold. The math tells the glorious story.

Benjamin entered the final round trailing First Academy by one stroke. Charlie‘s blistering 68 tied for the lowest score of the day. That flipped the leaderboard completely. Benjamin won by five strokes at 572 (-4) overall.

Charlie’s six-stroke improvement from Day 1’s opening 74 provided the firepower Benjamin needed. Five birdies against just one bogey showcased composure beyond his years. Teammate Andrew Tsar’s steady 71 kept the pressure on. But Charlie’s final-round brilliance sealed the championship. The emotional fist-pump on the 18th hole said everything.

Charlie finished tied for fourth individually at 142 (-2). That marks his career-best state championship result. This represents massive growth from his T26 finish in 2023. This victory carries special meaning for the Buccaneers. Last year, they finished as runners-up despite a valiant comeback attempt. The sting of that near-miss fueled their entire 2025 campaign.

Coach Toby Harbeck has consistently praised Charlie’s competitive fire. Those words rang true when it mattered most. “He plays very emotionally, and he always has. He felt like he didn’t hit the ball very well today, and that’s understandable. But still, when you can grind it out and shoot 72 and not have your best stuff, that says a lot about your No. 1. He’s got a heart, he’s got a will, and he’s got a drive like no other,” Harbeck once shared.

Despite being out of competition, Woods has always been a proud and supportive father. He made an appearance in June to watch Charlie compete in the Florida Amateur Championship while recovering from Achilles surgery. He was over the moon to learn about his son’s first-ever ace at the PNC Championship 2024. Tiger has always spoken very fondly of his son.

“He [Charlie] has gotten better at every facet of the game,” Woods said in 2024. “That’s a commitment to practicing and developing as a player. I think that most of us forget he’s only 15 years old. I know he’s been doing this in front of the media for a long time, but, being only 15, I think it’s incredible what he’s been able to accomplish so far, and the ceiling that he has is unlimited.”

The Buccaneers dominated their postseason path after cruising to victory at the District 13-1A Championship in late October. Then came the regional title at The Park in early November. Each win built momentum toward this moment.

This state championship performance arrives at a crucial time for Charlie’s recruitment. He currently ranks 9th nationally in the AJGA standings. More impressively, he sits 4th in the Class of 2027. Those numbers position him as the highest-ranked 2027 recruit without a verbal commitment.

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Charlie Woods’ recruiting picture sharpens

Multiple elite programs are watching closely. SEC and ACC schools have shown strong interest. Florida State coach Trey Jones has been photographed following Charlie at tournaments alongside Tiger. The attention only intensifies after performances like this.

Charlie’s 2025 season reads like a recruiting highlight reel. His first AJGA victory came at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May. That breakthrough featured a record 26 birdies. Then came his T9 finish at the Junior PGA Championship in July. He nearly secured an automatic Junior Ryder Cup berth.

The progression from 2022 Junior PGA champion to national top-10 recruit tells a compelling story. College coaches notice players who deliver in championship moments. Charlie just added another chapter.

TWLegion captured the moment perfectly on X. The Tiger Woods fan club posted: “Charlie Woods’ high school golf team, the Benjamin Buccaneers, won the State Championship at Mission Resort in central Florida today. CW shot -4, 68 in the final round and finished 4th overall with Tiger and Elin both on hand to see the victory.”

Charlie Woods is writing his own legacy, one clutch performance at a time. With both parents watching and elite programs calling, the next chapter promises even more.