Tiger's son Charlie shoots 71, trails at Junior Players Championship

The teenager recorded five birdies against four bogeys in his opening round at the prestigious Florida venue, keeping himself in contention for the title.

Charlie Woods, who has been making steady progress in junior golf competitions, demonstrated solid ball-striking and course management throughout the round. His five-birdie haul showed glimpses of the talent that runs through the Woods family, though the four bogeys left room for improvement as the tournament progresses.

The deficit of four shots heading into subsequent rounds places Woods within striking distance of the championship, with significant tournament play remaining. Competitors in junior golf events typically compete over multiple rounds, giving the young golfer opportunity to move up the leaderboard.

The Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass represents one of the most prestigious junior golf events in the United States, attracting top young talent from across the country. Woods continues to build his competitive record in high-level junior competitions.