Charlie Woods Commits to Play College Golf at Florida State University.

Charlie Woodsb, the 17-year-old son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, has verbally committed to play collegiate golf at Florida State University beginning in the fall of 2027 , he announced on social media.

Woods, currently a junior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, revealed his decision in an Instagram post , writing : I am excited to announce my commitment to play golf at Florida State University 

His father, Tiger Woods, responded with pride in the comments, writing that he was so proud of his son’s decision and growth as a golfer. 

Charlie’s commitment represents a significant recruiting success for the Seminoles’ golf program. Florida State’s 2027 class already includes top-ranked amateur Miles Russell making it one of the most promising groups in the country.

Russell, the No. 1 player in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and top amateur, chose Florida State last year, enhancing the school’s national standing. 

According to reports, FSU golf coach Trey Jones actively recruited Woods, even attending his high school state championship where Charlie shot a team-best 68 to help win the title — a pivotal moment in the recruiting process. 

Charlie Woods has steadily built his own competitive résumé in junior golf over the past several years:

AJGA Success:. He captured his first AJGA title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May 2025, finishing 15-under par in the event. 

Junior Championships: He has competed in major junior events, including making a hole-in-one at the Junior Players Championship and contending at the Junior PGA Championship. 

High School Golf: Woods has been a key contributor to The Benjamin School’s  golf success, helping the team to multiple state championships. 

At last count, he was ranked among the top 25 junior golfers nationally in the AJGA rankings.

Charlie’s decision marks a departure from his father’s college choice: Tiger Woods played collegiate golf at Stanford University in the     early 1990s and later turned professional. 

While many expected Charlie to follow in those footsteps — and attend Stanford like his older sister Sam — he opted instead to stay in-state and join a rising program in Florida that has produced PGA Tour talents and competed for NCAA championships in recent seasons. 

Joining Florida State situates Charlie within one of college golf’s most competitive environments and allows him to continue developing his game at a high level. The Seminoles have challenged for national titles recently and are known for nurturing talent that advances to professional golf careers. 

As he prepares for his final seasons of high school golf, expectations are high that Woods will continue to make an impact at junior and amateur events before heading to Tallahassee in 2027.