This is a very important week for the Woods duo, for obvious reasons! Fans are enthralled to witness Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods spread their magic on the course during their fourth appearance at the PNC Championship. The tournament marks Woods’s third professional appearance this year. It is also a big occasion for Charlie, as he is entering the field after a good season.

There have been instances when the golfer has caddied for his son, but this won’t be the case this weekend, as both of them are competing. But who will be on their bags this weekend? As per the latest floating video, there is one new face among the two caddies!

Before his sabbatical, Joe LaCava was the caddie for Woods, but after his injury, the golfer let him go. However, while making his much-awaited comeback, Woods opted for his old friend and confidante, Rob McNamara to be his caddie.  “I’ve got Rob this week; he’s seen me hit a few shots,” Woods said at the Hero World Challenge press conference. Things have not changed for the 15x major champion this weekend as well!

Continuing this golfer-caddie bond with McNamara, the 5x Masters champ has chosen him as his looper for this week’s event as well. As for Charlie, things have changed a bit. For at least one known event, the 14-year-old’s father caddied for him, along with playing the role of his mentor. But Woods Jr. has a new bagman as well for the PNC Championship.

The PGA Tour Champions shared a video of Team Woods arriving at the venue on Twitter, wherein both father and son are seen accompanied by their caddies. A new face with them is visible, whose details are still unknown.  The chances are that his caddie is someone from his junior golf, since Charlie Woods shares a sense of familiarity with them.

Much information about Charlie’s caddie is not known yet, but we will soon find out. As for Tiger Woods, his caddie is a known face and has been trusted by the 15-time major winner for a long time now.

The PNC Championship is a two-day event that officially starts on December 16. The first round on Saturday will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the first tee. The event will be broadcast live on Peacock, where fans can enjoy it. How the caddies aid Team Woods at the event remains to be seen. Stay tuned to find out how Team Woods performs at Ritz Carlton GC this weekend!

The golf world is all gearing up to celebrate one of the most important aspects of life: family! One of the most unique tournaments of the year, the PNC Championship, is all set to kick off on the 14th of December. Moreover, the much-anticipated event will be hosted at the Ritz-Carton Golf Club in Florida.

The championship would witness a total of 20 golfers teaming up with a member of their family to duke it out against other squads. What’s more, the tourney would be played out in a unique format, allowing the team to squeeze out the best of their ability and bond to take a cut off the $1,085,000 purse. However, with so much at stake, curiosity naturally arises regarding the top contenders for the crown!

The community is all eager for the 2023 PNC Championship as the hype slowly increases for the same. What’s more, the golfing world would be able to spot a total of 20 teams of talented athletes on the greens including the likes of the defending champions, among others. Let us take a quick look at some of the teams that are gearing up for the ultimate family showdown.

1. Tiger Woods/Charlie Woods: Possibly the most celebrated father-son duo of golf in 2023, Tiger Woods and his son Charlie would hope to clinch their first-ever title at the upcoming competition. The 14-year-old had won the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Major Championship at Village Golf Course, along with being part of the team that bagged the FHSAA Class A state championship. Moreover, with the 15X major champ’s refreshing health update and comeback coupled with his kid’s amazing performance in the greens this year, the duo would look to finish better than their 2021 run, a runner-up at 119 (-25).

2. Vijay Singh/Qass Singh: The Fijian duo are the current defending champions of the special tournament. What’s more, they were able to beat the likes of team John Daly and team Justin Thomas, the winning squads of the previous two years, by two strokes at 26-under, 118. Moreover, the 60-year-old would be looking to carry forward his momentum from the eight top-10 finishes on the Champions Tour this year, including the recent T4 at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship and a win at the Ally Challenge.

3. Nelly Korda/Petr Korda: Making her third appearance at the PNC Championship, the former No. 1 golfer on the Rolex Rankings would look to clinch the title of champion this year with her father, Petr Korda. The LPGA icon’s dad was a professional tennis player himself, boasting numerous wins in his career. Moreover, he has been instrumental in the woman golfer raking in victories, including her major in 2021 at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The athletic father, coupled with the in-form daughter, who herself boasts a total of ten top-10 finishes in 2023, is undoubtedly a top contender for the event.

4. John Daly/John Daly II: Probably the most die-hard fan of the PNC Championship ever to grace the greens, Daly would look to replicate the 2021 triumph with his son, John Daly II. The duo had managed to beat Woods’s team and emerge victorious at the event with a record score of 27-under, 117, two strokes ahead of the legendary golfer and his son. Although the 57-year-old has only a single top-10 finish at the Sanford International on the Champions Tour, the senior pro, along with his son, who boasted a T10 finish at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup recently, is indubitably a fan favorite to win the unique event.

5. Steve Stricker/Izzi Stricker: The 7X PGA Tour Champions major winner would look to clinch his first victory of the event with his daughter, Izzi Stricker. Although the pro himself is a strong contender, as can be evident from the six wins he claimed on the senior circuit in the year, including three majors, his daughter is by no means someone to be glossed over. What’s more, the female golfer was able to defend her title at the Wisconsin Girls State Championship (WIAA Division 1), all the while leading her team to a T2 finish. And, as a result, the Waunakee senior was named the state’s co-player of the year. A truly frightening duo, one can say!

The PNC Championship shifted to the Ritz Carlton Golf Club, Florida, in 2012. The course boasts unique greens that are situated against a breathtaking landscape, including ponds, wetlands, and live oaks, among others, designed by none other than Greg Norman.

Additionally, the grounds have received the USGA’s endorsement and certification as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. While the golf course provides a challenge to the golfers through its rare natural elements, it is nonetheless a haven that can enhance wildlife and protect natural resources.

A lot can be said about a man’s hereabout from their shoes — where they have been and where they are going. Not quoting Sherlock Holmes here, just something Forrest Gump’s mother told him when he was a kid. So, where is Tiger Woods going with his Nike sponsorship, wearing FootJoy kicks? The mystery surrounding the deal continues and it has touched Charlie Woods as well. The 82-time PGA Tour winner was once again spotted wearing FootJoy shoes throughout the Hero World Challenge. But it was not supposed to be like that.

At last year’s Masters Nike and Woods both said they are working together to build something that fits the new requirements of the latter. However, one year has passed, and there haven’t been any updates about the proposed shoe. On the contrary, Charlie Woods has also sported the same kicks as his father. Does it spell the end of the 27-year-long partnership?

Tiger Woods first signed with Nike in 1996 as a 20-year-old kid. The five-year deal kick-started a partnership that’s going on for almost three decades. The last extension was a 10-year deal in 2013 for a reported $200 million.

Seemingly, the 82-time PGA Tour winner is in the last leg of his contract with Nike, which has a staggering $175 billion market cap. No Laying Up Podcast, who has earlier rightly hinted at some major shakeups in the golf world, has reasons to believe, we are nearing the end of an iconic partnership.

That’s the present, but where is Woods going? Apparently, Woods along with some other Nike athletes, such as Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka, are waiting for an equipment manufacturer to burst into the apparel industry. Multiple reports suggest TaylorMade is foraying into the apparel business and Woods is one of the many A-list golf pros mulling over a switch from Nike.

The 15-time Major winner first sported a FootJoy shoe at the 2022 Masters citing the comfort and mobility it offers. Although Nike was reportedly making a shoe that fits his needs, that is yet to come by. Interestingly, his team has declined to comment on the burning matter.

Woods has also ditched Nike sunglasses in favor of a new brand, and Nike, reportedly, doesn’t have TW footwear in their next year’s catalog. NLU believes the PNC Championship, where Tiger Woods will pair up with his son, is the last time the former World No.1 will sport the Swoosh. Interestingly, Charlie Woods, too has been spotted rocking FootJoy shoes earlier.

The teenager was wearing FootJoy shoes during his practice round at the La Rivera Country Club in June this year. At that time, the 14-year-old golfer sporting the same brand as his father fuelled many speculations. Although Charlie Woods has not signed any deal with Nike previously, it was read as an indication of Woods’ preference for a new brand over his sponsor.

If Woods leaves Nike, it might cause a momentum shift in the golf world. But it has precedents in history. Kobe Bryant ditched Adidas in favor of Nike to have his own shoe line. Simone Biles, too has switched from Nike to Gap’s Athleta and became a brand ambassador of the brand in 2021. Is Tiger Woods on the same path? Well, if the shoe fits, you must wear it.

The charm of Tiger Woods seems to strengthen with each passing day. His magic has not faded, even after a prolonged seven-month hiatus. With his comeback date coming closer with each passing day, the golf world can’t contain its overflowing love and happiness on the matter.

It is Tiger Woods and his fans era! After months of staying silent, the golfer is feeding his well-wishers nothing but great updates back-to-back. Following his comeback news a few days ago, new reports reveal that the 47-year-old will team up with his son, Charlie Woods, at the much anticipated PNC Championship.

The unofficial event that begins on December 16 is already popular in the golf community as many former major champions and their family members tee up for it. However, with the 15-time major champion and his golf prodigy son being a part of it, the event’s popularity will escalate to no limits.

Notably, it is not the first time the Woods-duo has competed at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando against other teams. However, despite being the fan favorites, the pair has never won the title. With Tiger recovering from his accident and Charlie frequently playing in junior golf events, that is a possibility no one can write off easily.

It is an amazing gift to be able to share my love of golf with Charlie,” Woods Sr. said after announcing the news. “We genuinely do look forward to playing in the PNC Championship all years,” he added. It is a much-known fact that he is a good dad to son Charlie and daughter Sam. For this reason, he considers this event close to his heart. “Competing together,” he further added, “against a field of so many golfing greats and their families, is so special.” 

In the small world of golf, Tiger Woods’ big name is synonymous with greatness. What’s nail-biting about this association, though, is the legacy that comes with it—better lived and understood by no one else as Charlie Woods. In recent times, it’s not just Mr.T who has been capturing the attention of golf enthusiasts; his young prodigal son, Charlie, has been making waves of his own.

It’s not easy being the son of the world’s most famous golf player. Tiger Woods has symbolized golf to the world for the better part of the last two decades. When you’re his son, fans automatically expect you to not just follow in your father’s footsteps but also measure up to him. ‘Insane’ would perhaps be an understatement to describe the pressure. Even Pete Cowen, the legendary British coach who has trained the likes of Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Sergio Garcia, and Lee Westwood, admits that it’s tough being Charlie Woods.

The world of golf has seen many father-son duos so far. But we can safely say that none matches the sheer excitement that seeing Tiger Woods with his son Charlie Woods brings on the faces of fans. The duo has amazing chemistry and this has been proven by Charlie Woods’s victory at the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship in Orlando in September 2023.