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Back in 2010, who knew that the world would ever see Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren together in a frame? But now, they stand together from time to time, as proud parents, as Charlie Woods, bridge the gap. The recent moment came at Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables.

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On January 6, 2026, TWLegion posted photos capturing Tiger Woods taking a grip at Charlie’s Miami tournament. Elin Nordegren stood nearby. The casual interaction sparked immediate attention as public appearances together remain rare for the former couple, despite them being cordial. However, many times they have been seen together, it has been mainly because of Charlie.

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The two shared a warm hug at the 2024 PNC Championship after Charlie’s hole-in-one. They were also seen smiling and conversing while watching Charlie’s Benjamin School win the Florida Class 1A state title in November 2025. The former couple has maintained a united front for their son. Their ability to co-parent effectively didn’t happen overnight. It took time.

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Reports suggest the ex-couple has become “friends” in the years following their divorce, prioritizing their children above past conflicts. A source close to Tiger Woods noted their relationship functions smoothly, with the golfer speaking positively about his ex-wife and never complaining.

“Having the relationship that I have now with her is fantastic. She’s one of my best friends,” he told Time magazine in 2015. “We’re able to pick up the phone, and we talk to each other all the time. We both know that the most important things in our lives are our kids. I wish I had known that back then.”

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That maturity was evident when Tiger Woods began dating again. When he told Elin about his relationship with Vanessa Trump, she reportedly responded with humor rather than hostility. Instead of conflict, she reportedly asked lightheartedly, “Seriously? A Trump?” before accepting the relationship and wishing them well, showcasing mature co-parenting boundaries.

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Now, as Charlie Woods is competing in the 62nd Junior Orange Bowl International golf championships at Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Florida, his parents are there to support him. In Saturday’s opening round, he shot 73, finishing one over par and tied for 21st among 48 male golfers in the international field. The son is giving his father a lot to be proud of.

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Charlie Woods shows resilience at the Junior Orange Bowl despite a near-mishap

Charlie Woods started well at Biltmore Golf Course by making birdies on the first two holes. He played steadily for most of the front nine, but he lost strokes on holes seven and eight. Another bogey on the fourteenth hole put him at one-over-par 73, which put him in a tie for twenty-first place.

But the most dramatic moment came on the eleventh hole.

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Charlie’s ball landed under a tree in a difficult spot. His escape attempt hit a root and rocketed almost straight up, nearly hitting him as he dove for cover. Remarkably, he quickly regrouped, made the green, and sank a clutch long putt for par, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the spectators.

Woods’s reaction said it all. As Charlie saved par from the near-disaster on eleven, he approached his son with visible pride and said, “Hell of a shot,” as they laughed about the wild sequence. The exchange.

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Charlie’s performance reflects his growing status in junior golf. He entered the tournament ranked thirteenth in the American Junior Golf Association rankings and holding first-team All-America honors. His breakout season featured his first AJGA victory and standout performances for The Benjamin School. At the Junior Orange Bowl, where Tiger Woods claimed the boys’ title in 1991 by whopping 14 strokes, Charlie is now making his own path while playing alongside other legacy players, such as Cameron Kuchar.

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Vishnupriya Agrawal is a beat reporter at EssentiallySports on the Golf Desk, specializing in breaking news around tour developments, player movement, ranking shifts, and evolving competitive narratives across the PGA and LPGA circuits. She excels at analyzing the ripple effects of major moments, such as headline-grabbing wins or schedule changes, highlighting their impact on player momentum, course strategy, and long-term career trajectories. With a foundation in research-driven writing and a passion for storytelling, Vishnupriya has built a track record of delivering timely and insightful golf coverage. She has also contributed as a freelance sports writer, creating audience-focused content that connects fans to the finer details of the game. Her sharp research abilities and disciplined publishing workflow enable her to craft stories that go beyond the leaderboard, bringing context and clarity to the fast-moving world of professional golf.

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