Charlie Woods delivered a solid performance at the Junior PGA Championship 2025, posting a 1-under 70 in the opening round to tie for 46th place. After competing in the U.S. Junior Amateur, Woods showcased determination as he teed off on July 29 at the Ackerman-Allen course, aiming to build momentum in this prestigious event.
Woods started his round with promise, making three birdies by the eighth hole, offset by a bogey at that same point to finish the front nine at 34 strokes. On the back nine, he added another birdie at the 11th hole but encountered two bogeys later, concluding the round at one under par overall.
Leaderboard Overview Following First Round at Junior PGA Championship
After the first round, Woods was six strokes behind leader Chase Yenser, who posted an impressive 7-under 64 to claim the solo lead. Several players clustered near the top, indicating a highly competitive field moving forward.
The leaderboard features:
- 1. Chase Yenser: -7
- Tied 2. Mason Howell, Liam Moloney, Ryder Huish, Raghav Gulati: -5
- Tied 6. Sterling Hurd, Ronin Banerjee, Austin Perkins, Carson Kittsley, Luke Balaskiewicz, William Chang, Jessy Huebner, Kailer Stone, Charles Nelson, Shiv Parmar, Max VanderMolen, Lunden Esterline, Davis Wotnosky, Parker Rodgers: -4
- Tied 20. Micah Sheffer, Drake Harvey, Luke Colton, Giuseppe Puebla, Jackson Ormond, Chase Oberle, Yunze Wang, Cody Weaver, Zack Erstad, Tucker Gutierrez, Andrew Sciortino: -3
- Tied 31. Sam Carraher, Landon Tropf, Pennson Badgett, Kaden Puranik, Enze Miao, Liam Eyer, Beau Eftink, Michael Vienneau, Tyler Mawhinney, Jackson Skinner, Davis Petty, Austin Shelley, Arrow Aarav Shah, Zenghao Hou, Sahish Reddy: -2
- Tied 46. Vijay Kumar, Ryder Rasmussen, David Kim, Bailey Sutter, Gabriel Holtz, Michael Quallich, William Lisle, Ben Wheeler, Max McColgan, Brayden Bennett, Samuel Harris, Chase Hughes, Charlie Woods, Aadi Parmar, Evan Liu, Gregory White, Spencer Harrison, Silas Haarer, Isaac Ahn, Luke Johnston: -1
Implications of Woods’ Opening Round and Prospects Ahead
Charlie Woods’ 1-under start places him within striking distance, although six strokes behind the leader. His consistent play at Ackerman-Allen, highlighted by multiple birdies despite a few bogeys, reflects resilience and steadiness. As the Junior PGA Championship progresses, Woods’ performance will be crucial in determining whether he can contend with the leaders and advance his career.
This championship gathers some of the most promising young golfers, as seen in the tightly packed leaderboard with multiple players within a few strokes from the lead. Woods’ experience from recent competitions like the U.S. Junior Amateur could provide him with a competitive edge as he aims to climb the standings in the upcoming rounds.