A signing day milestone in Palm Beach Gardens
November 6, 2026 · 10:15 p.m. Central / 11:15 p.m. Eastern
Charlie Woods made his college golf commitment official on Friday, signing a National Letter of Intent with Florida State University during a crowded National Signing Day ceremony at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The 17-year-old high school senior, who verbally committed to the Seminoles in February, was joined by his parents, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren. Both parents wore Florida State garnet and gold for the ceremony, posing side by side with Charlie alongside Elin’s partner, Jordan Cameron, in a rare joint public appearance to celebrate their son’s athletic milestone, as reported by Golf Magic, Sports Illustrated and US Weekly.
Woods will arrive in Tallahassee in the fall of 2027 to play for longtime Seminoles head coach Trey Jones, cementing one of the most closely followed recruitment journeys in modern junior golf.
From junior circuits to ACC collegiate golf
Charlie Woods has competed under an intense national spotlight since debuting alongside his 15-time major champion father at the 2020 PNC Championship. Over the past four years, however, he has built an independent competitive record across Florida junior circuits and high school golf.
As a key member of The Benjamin School Buccaneers, Woods helped propel the program to a Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 1A state championship. His tournament resume includes medalist honors on the South Florida PGA Junior Medalist Tour and strong showings in American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) qualifiers.
At Florida State, Woods will join a premier Atlantic Coast Conference program with a storied history of producing tour professionals, including Brooks Koepka, Daniel Berger and Paul Azinger. Florida State’s incoming 2027 recruiting class is regarded by recruiting analysts as one of the country's most formidable, featuring Woods alongside fellow top-tier junior standout Miles Russell.
A rare public reunion for Tiger and Elin
While Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren finalized their divorce in 2010, the former couple has maintained an active, supportive co-parenting relationship centered on their two children, Sam and Charlie. Friday’s signing day marked one of their few joint photo appearances, drawing warm praise across the golf world for their unified presence.
Tiger Woods, who wore a garnet team polo, has frequently spoken about balancing his role as a hall-of-fame mentor with being an encouraging father. Rather than pressuring his son toward professional golf, Woods has consistently emphasized enjoyment of the sport, discipline and course management.
Elin Nordegren, who lives in North Palm Beach, has regularly attended Charlie’s high school tournaments away from television cameras. On Friday, the family stood together as Charlie inked his letter of intent, surrounded by teammates, coaches and school administrators.
Collegiate golf on X
Florida State athletics and junior golf analysts celebrated Charlie Woods’ official signing on X, welcoming him to the Seminoles’ incoming class.
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