Charlie Woods takes different path to father Tiger as he makes move | Golf | Sport
Charlie Woods has taken a significant step in shaping his own career path in golf, after the 17-year-old sensation reportedly signed a deal with Players Group Management. Charlie, who finished tied-ninth at the Junior PGA Championship back in August, last week announced he would be playing college golf at Florida State University starting in 2027.
And now, according to Sports Business Journal, Charlie has earned his first representation deal with Players Group Management – a different agency from the one that has long represented his father, Tiger Woods. Charlie will be represented by Allen Hobbs, the same agent that manages his future Florida State teammate Miles Russell, the world’s top-ranked junior player. PGA Tour duo Sahith Theegala and Will Zalatoris, as well as LIV Golf’s Caleb Surratt, are among Players Group Management’s client list.
Tiger, meanwhile has long been represented by Excel Sports Management. The 15-time major champion signed with Excel in 2011, making the switch from IMG with his long-term agent Mark Steinberg.
Charlie’s significant management move comes following an impressive surge in his career across the last 12 months. The 2009-born star is ranked 21st in the Rolex AJGA standings – a wild leap from 604th just a season earlier.
He has established himself as one of the most talented prospects in golf – and some are hoping he can replicate the success his father had during his career.
Tiger is seen as the second most successful golfer of all-time, with the 50-year-old winning the Masters five times, the PGA Championship on four occasions, the US Open three times and the Open Championship on three occasions.
Charlie earned his first AJGA title in emphatic fashion at last May’s Team TaylorMade Invitational. Indeed, he fired a sensational 15-under-par total of 201 across 54 holes. It was a breakthrough performance from Charlie, whose national standing elevated.
He backed up that win with a tied-ninth finish at the Boys Junior PGA Championship in July and another tie, this time in 18th at the Rolex Tournament of Champions in November, further showing his progress against some of the most talented youngsters.
Speaking on his son’s progress in December, Tiger told Golfweek: “It’s fun to be a part of the process with Charlie and go through it and see where the opportunities 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.”
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