Charlie Woods signs with Florida State as parents attend

Charlie Woods signed with Florida State University’s golf program at a ceremony at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Friday, making official the commitment he announced in February. His parents, golfer Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, attended and posed with their 17-year-old son in Florida State colors.

Nordegren’s partner, former NFL player Jordan Cameron, and their three children were also at the ceremony. Charlie is expected to begin college in fall 2027, after completing his final season at The Benjamin School.

Charlie first announced his plan to play for Florida State in an Instagram post in February. Tiger Woods congratulated him in a comment, writing, “Congratulations, Charlie. Im so proud of you on entering this next chapter of your life.” The signing ceremony formalized that earlier commitment; it was not the first announcement of his decision.

The ceremony comes as Charlie has recorded several results on the Florida high school golf circuit. He helped The Benjamin School win a regional championship, shooting a 1-under 70 as the team defeated Oxbridge Academy in a sudden-death playoff, according to one account. He also won the individual title at the...