Charlie Woods delivered an outstanding performance at the 49th Junior PGA Championships held at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in West Lafayette. After completing his second round in the tournament this week, Woods secured his place ahead of the 36-hole cut, an important milestone in the competition.
With the cutline set at one under par, the field was narrowed to 60 competitors. Woods exceeded expectations by carding an impressive 6-under-par 65 in his second round, bringing his total to 7 under par (136) through two rounds. This remarkable effort puts the talented golfer from Benjamin High School in solo fifth place on the leaderboard, marking a significant climb from his initial position.
Detailed Look at Woods’ Round 2 Performance at Junior PGA
Entering the second round after a modest start of 1-under-par 70 and tied for 46th place, Charlie Woods surged forward with a calculated and aggressive set of plays. His 6-under 65 included nine birdies and only three bogeys on the day, helping him make one of the most notable advances on the leaderboard.
The round began on a strong note with a birdie on the first hole, quickly offset by a bogey on the second. However, Woods quickly regained momentum with consecutive birdies on the third and fourth holes, followed by steady par on the fifth. He then went on an impressive streak of three more birdies on holes six through eight, completing his front nine with a remarkable 31.
On the back nine, Woods maintained his form by posting pars on the 10th and 11th holes and a birdie on the 12th. He continued to impress with consecutive birdies on holes 14 and 15, before encountering some challenges with bogeys on 16 and 17. He closed out the round with a par on the final hole, finishing the back nine at 35 and the round with an overall score of 5 under par 66.
Full Breakdown of Charlie Woods’ Second Round Scorecard
The following displays Charlie Woods’ hole-by-hole performance during his second round of the 2025 Junior PGA Championships:
Front Nine:
- Hole 1 — 3 (birdie)
- Hole 2 — 4 (bogey)
- Hole 3 — 3 (birdie)
- Hole 4 — 4 (birdie)
- Hole 5 — 3 (par)
- Hole 6 — 4 (birdie)
- Hole 7 — 3 (birdie)
- Hole 8 — 3 (birdie)
- Hole 9 — 4 (par)
- Total Front Nine — 31
Back Nine:
- Hole 10 — 5 (par)
- Hole 11 — 4 (par)
- Hole 12 — 3 (birdie)
- Hole 13 — 3 (par)
- Hole 14 — 3 (birdie)
- Hole 15 — 3 (birdie)
- Hole 16 — 6 (bogey)
- Hole 17 — 4 (bogey)
- Hole 18 — 4 (par)
- Total Back Nine — 35
The final tally for Round 2 stood at 5-under-par 66, a score that propelled Woods significantly toward contention in the tournament.
Implications of Woods’ Performance at the Junior PGA Championships
Charlie Woods’ ability to climb 42 spots on the leaderboard after the second round demonstrates his talent and potential as a rising star in junior golf, especially given the competitive field at the Junior PGA Championships. His strong showing not only advances his chances to contend for the title but also continues familiar themes of excellence connected to his family background, being the son of Tiger Woods.
As the tournament progresses, Woods’ performance will be closely watched by fans and analysts, with expectations high for him to continue pushing towards the top of the leaderboard. His progress thus far exemplifies both skill and composure under pressure, attributes that bode well for his future in the sport.