WATCH: Meet Tiger Woods' Two Kids Sam and Charlie – The Next Generation of the Woods Golf Legacy
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The highly anticipated exclusive clip released by CBS Sports this week has taken social media by storm, offering global fans a rare, intimate look at golf legend Tiger Woods’ two teenage children Sam and Charlie in their first formal joint on-camera interview.
17-year-old Sam Alexis Woods, the eldest child of Woods and his ex-wife Elin Nordegren, opens up about growing up in one of the most recognizable sports families in the world. Named “Sam” after the nickname Woods’ late father Earl used for him throughout his childhood, Sam clarifies that she has no plans to pursue professional golf, contrary to long-running fan speculation. Instead, the high school senior is passionate about competitive women’s soccer and freelance documentary photography, noting that her father has never pressured either of his children to follow in his athletic footsteps. “He always tells us that our happiness and integrity matter more than any trophy or title,” Sam shares in the clip. “It doesn’t matter if I never pick up a golf club for a competitive round ever again, he’ll still be just as proud of me as he is of any of his major wins.”
15-year-old Charlie Axel Woods, who has already garnered viral global attention for his near-identical swing to his father’s prime-era form, speaks at length about his love for golf and the thrill of competing alongside Woods at the annual PNC Championship, a tournament that pairs professional golfers with their family members. Charlie has teamed up with Woods for the past four consecutive PNC Championship runs, finishing in the top 3 twice, and the duo is set to compete again at the 2024 event next month. “Playing tournaments with my dad is the coolest experience I could ever ask for,” Charlie says. “He doesn’t just give me swing tips on the course – he teaches me how to bounce back from bad shots, how to respect the game and other players, and how to stay humble even when you’re playing well. I’d love to make it to the PGA Tour one day, but even if I never do, all the time I’ve gotten to spend playing golf with him is worth more than any trophy I could ever win.”
Woods, a 15-time major champion and 82-time PGA Tour winner, emphasizes in the clip that his children are his greatest life achievement, far outweighing any of his on-course accolades. “My career gave me a platform and opportunities I never could have dreamed of, but Sam and Charlie are my real legacy,” he explains. The 12-minute clip has amassed more than 14 million views in 48 hours, with thousands of fans sharing their excitement for the Woods family’s next chapter online.
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I’ve been following Tiger’s career since he won his first Masters in 1997, and seeing his kids grow up so grounded and happy makes me emotional in a way none of his tournament wins ever did. You can tell he’s a dad first and a golf legend second, that’s the best legacy he could possibly leave.
Charlie’s swing is literally a carbon copy of Tiger’s 2000s prime! I already have my DVR set for the PNC Championship next month, I can’t wait to watch that father-son duo play again. It’s so cool to see the love for golf pass down naturally without any pressure.
I love that Tiger is letting Sam carve out her own path instead of pushing either kid into golf. So many celebrity kids get forced into their parents’ careers, but both Sam and Charlie seem so confident and supported in whatever they want to do. That’s such a testament to great parenting.