While the rest of the golf world debates over where and when Tiger Woods will return to actual tournament golf — here’s a sure bet — book Tiger and son Charlie for the 2022 PNC Championship.
What used to be the Father-Son event every December has evolved into major championship winners with fathers, sons, daughters — you name it.
Charlie Woods is a huge motivational factor for his dad as Tiger continues with some serious rehab with the intention of returning to the PGA Tour, somewhere at some yet-to-be determined date.
Tiger has said the prospect of playing with Charlie has motivated him through the difficult process. Woods has been seen watching Charlie in Palm Beach County junior tournaments.
Recently, Woods shared that he’d worked with Charlie with his on-course deportment:
“So I’d watch him (Charlie) play and he’s going along great, he has one bad hole, he loses his temper, his temper carries him over to another shot and another shot and it compounds itself. I said, ‘Son, I don’t care how mad you get. Your head could blow off for all I care just as long as you’re 100 percent committed to the next shot. That’s all that matters. That next shot should be the most important shot in your life. It should be more important than breathing. Once you understand that concept, then I think you’ll get better.’ And as the rounds went on throughout the summer, he’s gotten so much better.”
Words of wisdom from the 15-time major champion to his up-and-coming son.
There are already rumors that Tiger and Charlie could play at the 2021 PNC in a couple of weeks. Another stretch?
It would be a stunning surprise, the PNC people are keeping a spot open for them. If not, go ahead and count on them for December of 2022.
7 Comments
baxter cepeda
This is an example of tiger giving all of us some pearls of wisdom.
As for pnc this year hopefully. Someone mentioned tiger would not have to drive the ball much because they usually use Charlie’s drives in the pnc.
Tom Edrington
Most everyone whose opinion I give credence to, says no way…..just too soon….
baxter cepeda
It is clearly too soon.
But the Woods team clearly love that event.
There’s a small chance still otherwise that last spot would be filled already. But I agree patience should prevail.
baxter cepeda
Did you see Notah on Golf Today Wednesday?
Asked if he would be surprised if tiger were to play the pnc he said:
“I wouldn’t. No. Not at all….Tiger can ride a cart up to the ball …but also he can play Charlie’s drives…(last year) Charlie was hitting most of the drives because of where his tees were at…those are two critical things that might factor in him possibly showing up in a couple of weeks with Charlie…I know the world would love to see it.”
Notah goes on to explain why he doesn’t buy at all that Tiger will not be trying to Climb the proverbial mountain again regardless of the tempered expectations.
Tom Edrington
I don’t believe anything Notah says….
Tom Edrington
They purposely haven’t shown Tiger walking because the guys on site said the limp is very noticeable…..he has to be able to walk properly before he can even think about playing….in the interview, Tiger said: “My leg hurts and my back hurts.” I don’t believe his back is ready for anything, even the PNC
baxter cepeda
Did you see him step off the stage after the presser? He looked solid.
He also looked good at home walking in the room to talk to Henni.
Obviously he has a ways to go but tiger can walk. And he can swing.
From my observations I believe what Notah says over Tiger.