{
  "id": 18542949,
  "title": "Tiger Woods on hand as son Charlie Woods makes Florida State decision official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/tiger-woods-on-hand-as-son-charlie-woods-makes-florida-state-decision",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T18:16:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tiger-woods-hand-son-charlie-181639275.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a momentous occasion at Benjamin High School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Tiger Woods, the renowned golfer, observed his son Charlie Woods take a significant step forward in his life. Charlie, a 17-year-old, formally announced his decision to join Florida State Seminoles, marking a pivotal moment in his journey, nine months after he had verbally committed to the university in February. The ceremony, attended by Charlie's family members and Robert McNamara, Executive Vice President of TGR, Tiger Woods Ventures, was a proud occasion where Tiger Woods, along with other family members, celebrated Charlie's decision alongside other Benjamin High School student-athletes who were being recognized for their collegiate choices ahead of National Signing Day. Following the ceremony, Tiger Woods, known for his distinctive fist-bump, gave his son a well-earned fist bump, signifying their support and pride. Charlie's decision to join Florida State, rather than the other numerous offers he received, ensures a different path for him compared to his famous father, who had played at Stanford. Charlie, who will join Miles Russell in the Class of 2027, brings with him an impressive résumé including his victory in the AJGA Team TaylorMade Invitational in May 2025 and his contribution to Benjamin High School winning the Florida regional championship at Miami Shores Country Club. Furthermore, Charlie has signed an NIL deal with TaylorMade, the same company that sponsors his father, hinting at a promising future in sports. The Seminoles, known for their consistent NCAA Tournament appearances, including a runner-up finish in 2024, stand to welcome another promising prospect. This signing day event not only highlighted Charlie's achievement but also emphasized the talent pool Florida State continues to attract, with golf being just one of the many sports they excel in.",
  "summary": "Tiger Woods was on hand to watch his son, Charlie Woods, celebrated during a Class of 2027 signing day ceremony at Benjamin High School.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tiger Woods watches son Charlie Woods sign with Florida State Seminoles.",
    "Charlie Woods, 17, commits to Florida State nine months after verbal commitment in February.",
    "Charlie receives fist bump from father Tiger Woods at Benjamin High School ceremony."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}