Golf superstar Tiger Woods celebrated an unforgettable moment as his 15-year-old son, Charlie, recorded his first hole-in-one, but Team Langer ultimately edged out the Woods duo in a playoff to claim the PNC Championship family golf event title on Sunday.
Charlie’s ace came at the 176-yard, par-three fourth hole at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, briefly putting the father-son duo in the solo lead during the 36-hole two-player scramble event.
The teenager’s seven-iron shot landed six feet from the pin before rolling into the cup, prompting cheers from the crowd that confirmed the feat. A beaming Tiger hugged his son tightly, followed by a playful shove to celebrate the milestone.
"It was a perfect seven-iron, so just kind of hit it," Charlie told Golf Channel as he approached the green. "It was awesome! I didn't think it went in."
The elder Woods called it "an unbelievable moment".
"That two-hole stretch, that was his first eagle he ever made out there on three, and then his first hole-in-one," the 15-time major champion said.
After grabbing a share of the overnight lead with a first-round 59, the Woods duo combined for a 57 on Sunday and a record-setting 36-hole score of 28-under.
However, two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer and his son, Jason, who started the day in a three-way tie for the lead, matched the score. At the first playoff hole, Bernhard sank an eagle putt to secure the Langers' second consecutive PNC title and Bernhard’s sixth overall -- four with Jason and two with son Stefan.
Despite the tournament's laid-back atmosphere, there were plenty of fireworks on Sunday.
Paddy Harrington, son of three-time major winner Padraig Harrington, also had a hole-in-one, saying his ace at the par-three eighth was the first of his life.
"I've never been as excited," Padraig Harrington said. "I've never hit a shot that I've been as excited."
The event gave Tiger, who turns 49 on December 30, a chance to compete in a friendly setting after missing the cut at the British Open earlier this year.
Woods, whose 82 US PGA Tour titles are tied with Sam Snead for most in history, has said he has a long way to go to be ready to return to elite tournament play after undergoing a sixth back surgery in September.
He also continues to deal with lower leg injuries suffered in a 2021 car crash, but was able to walk rather than use a cart for both rounds in Orlando, where the rules would have allowed it.
"I did a few things here and there," Woods said, but emphasized the week was "all about family."
"This is about bonding, and it's about having a great time, and we did that," said Woods, whose daughter Sam served as his caddie.