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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Erin Keller

Tiger Woods’ son won’t advance in major tournament after camera shutter ruined his shot

Charlie Woods’ run at the U.S. Junior Amateur came to a frustrating end Wednesday after a spectator’s camera click disrupted a crucial playoff shot, costing the 17-year-old golfer a chance to advance to match play.

The son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods was competing at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he entered a sudden-death playoff with 13 other players battling for the final two spots in the tournament’s match-play round. Woods finished stroke play Tuesday tied for 63rd after shooting rounds of 76 and 70 across two courses for a 5-over total.

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