“Proud to officially be a Seminole,” he wrote on Instagram. “Huge thank you to my family, coaches, and everyone who has helped me get here. Can’t wait to get started and compete alongside my new teammates. Go Noles! ????”

As Charlie bids farewell to his former coaches, he is preparing to begin the next chapter under the guidance of Florida State head coach Trey Jones. He had verbally committed to Jones and the Florida State men’s golf program in February, choosing the school over several other prestigious programs that had expressed interest in his recruitment.

In fact, the 15-time major champion made it clear that the decision was entirely Charlie’s. Tiger even admitted that it was fun watching his son navigate the recruitment process and figure out where he wanted to play. Interestingly, Charlie’s older sister, Sam Woods, did choose to attend Stanford, making his decision to take a different path all the more noteworthy.

Woods wasn’t the only high-profile recruit to join the Seminoles. Miles Russell, 18, also signed with Florida State after verbally committing to the program in June 2025. Russell, of course, is currently the No. 1-ranked junior in the country and No. 6 on WAGR.

The Seminoles’ 2027 recruiting class also features Edwin Askerfors, one of Europe’s top recruits, and Florida native Kaden Puranik, further strengthening what promises to be an impressive incoming class. However, what makes the future even more promising for these young golfers is the opportunity to develop under Jones, who has spent more than two decades building Florida State’s men’s golf program.

Jones, a three-time ACC Coach of the Year, has also guided Florida State to four top-five finishes at the NCAA Championships, highlighted by a historic national runner-up finish in 2024.

Coming back to Woods, his signing follows the most successful year of his young golfing career. In September 2026, he tied for eighth at 1-under par at TPC Sawgrass, securing his first-ever top-10 finish at the prestigious junior event. He also captured the individual district title at the Florida Boys Golf State Championship and helped lead The Benjamin School to a regional championship victory alongside teammate Brooks Colton.

Beyond his on-course achievements, Charlie has also made significant strides off the course. He signed a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) endorsement agreement with equipment manufacturer TaylorMade, joining his legendary father, Tiger Woods, as part of the brand’s roster.

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