Charlie Woods Enters Playoff for U.S. Junior Amateur Match Play Spot

Charlie Woods is set to compete in a playoff for a spot in the match play portion of the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur. His Tuesday round at Saucon Valley's Grace Course in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, concluded with an even-par 70, bringing his championship total to 5 over par. This score placed him on the cut line, necessitating a playoff to determine advancement to the next stage of the tournament.

Woods demonstrated resilience after a challenging start to the stroke play rounds. After being 6 over par through his first five holes on Monday, he played his subsequent 31 holes in 1 under par. The playoff, scheduled for Wednesday morning at Saucon Valley's Old Course, will see 14 players vying for three available spots in the top 64, which is required to advance to match play.

This marks Woods's third attempt at the U.S. Junior Amateur, having missed the cut in his previous two appearances. His father, 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, holds a unique distinction in the event, being the only player to win three consecutive U.S. Junior titles from 1991 to 1993. Tiger Woods is currently +25000 (DraftKings) to win the Masters Tournament.

Woods's Tuesday round included a strong front nine, turning in 33 strokes after recording two birdies and an eagle on the par-4 13th. However, a pair of bogeys on the back nine ultimately pushed him to the cut line. The playoff will continue until the qualifying spots are filled, determining who moves forward in the championship.