Charlie Woods Verbally Commits to Florida State Golf for 2027 Class

Charlie Woods, son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, has officially issued a verbal commitment to join the Florida State golf program in 2027.

Charlie Woods has officially issued a verbal commitment to play collegiate golf for Florida State University. The 15-year-old son of 82-time PGA Tour winner Tiger Woods will join the Seminoles as a member of the 2027 recruiting class. This decision follows a series of high-profile junior appearances, including his participation in the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills, where he posted rounds of 82 and 80. By choosing the Tallahassee-based program, the younger Woods aligns himself with a roster that finished as the runner-up in the 2024 NCAA Championship.

The Charlie Woods FSU commitment secures a high-profile prospect for head coach Trey Jones. Florida State’s golf program has a history of developing elite talent, including major champions like Brooks Koepka and current PGA Tour stars such as Daniel Berger. Woods, currently a sophomore at Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, helped lead his high school team to a Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 1A state championship in 2023. During that title run at Mission Inn Resort and Club, he carded scores of 78 and 76 to finish tied for 26th individually.

This verbal agreement indicates a non-binding pact between the athlete and the university athletic department. Under current NCAA regulations, recruits in the 2027 cycle cannot sign a National Letter of Intent until their senior year of high school. Woods’ choice to stay in-state for his college career keeps him within the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) footprint. His father, Tiger, famously played two seasons at Stanford University, winning the 1996 NCAA individual title before turning professional, but Charlie has opted for the competitive landscape of the Southeast.

Recent performance metrics highlight the development of the 2027 recruit. In early 2024, Woods attempted to qualify for the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic, shooting an 86 at Lost Lake Golf Club during a pre-qualifying event. Despite the high score in challenging conditions, he bounced back later in the season by winning the 14-15 age division at the Last Chance Regional, firing a 1-under-par 71 to earn a spot in the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship. His presence in the FSU pipeline adds significant visibility to a program that has consistently ranked inside the top 25 of the Bushnell/Golfweek Coaches Poll.

Florida State’s coaching staff can now integrate this long-term addition into their future scholarship allocations. The Seminoles' home facility, the Don Veller Seminole Golf Course and Club, underwent a $10 million renovation by Jack Nicklaus’ design firm, providing a premier training ground for incoming talent. As Woods continues his trajectory through the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) circuit, his status as a Seminole commit will remain a primary storyline in amateur sports. This move ensures that one of the most scrutinized names in the sport will spend his formative collegiate years under the guidance of a program known for its rigorous player development protocols.