Tiger Woods and son Charlie footage emerges as Ryder Cup hero makes bold claim

Tiger Woods has coached his son, Charlie, throughout his development as a golfer and the 16-year-old’s game is beginning to look almost identical to his father’s

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods have competed together at several tournaments(Image: Getty Images)

Golfing great Sam Torrance has heaped praise on Tiger Woods and his young son, Charlie, highlighting their strikingly similar approach to the game. The Scottish legend, who clinched four Ryder Cup victories with Team Europe, knows a thing or two about family success in golf, having triumphed at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with his own son, Daniel, in 2003.

The dynamic duo of the Woods family have teed off together five times at the PNC Championship, most recently securing a runner-up spot in the 2024 tournament, just behind Bernhard and Jason Langer.

Torrance, who has previously lauded the pair’s bond on the course, remains captivated by Charlie’s burgeoning talent, especially after the youngster’s victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May.

Speaking exclusively to Mirror US, courtesy of Lottoland, Torrance reiterated his admiration for the teen golfer: “I just know how good the boy is. “When I said that about his father and son thing, I was very lucky to win the Dunhill with my son.

“So I know how special it is to have a boy of your own that can play the game and Charlie looks magnificent.”

Torrance also noted the uncanny resemblance between Charlie and his legendary father on the course.

He said: “I mean, if you’ve seen the clips of the two of them together, it’s like little and large. They do exactly the same thing. The way they lean on the putter, the way they swing.

Charlie Woods has been touted to enjoy a prosperous career in golf(Image: Getty Images)

“There’s no finer tutor than Tiger Woods to his son. I was very fortunate to have my father teach me my whole life, and there’s nothing better than having someone that loves you teaching you.”

Woods is expected to be in a familiar setting come August, potentially supporting his son at the AJGA Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass’ Players Stadium Course.

This is the same course where Woods celebrated his Players Championship victories in 2001 and 2013, reports the Mirror US.

Torrance, who previously praised Woods’ then-13 year old son during the Notah Begay III Junior National Golf Championship, believes the young golfer has an excellent role model and coach in his father.

Sam Torrance believes the teenager has the best coach possible in his father(Image: Scott Halleran/PGA of America via Getty Images)

“There’s nothing better (for Tiger) and, christ, he’s got a machine there, I think,” Torrance stated. “It will be nice to see how that develops because he couldn’t get a better coach.

“He’ll obviously have all the practice facilities etc he’ll ever need. He’ll not want for a thing in his life, but he’s got a great wee swing and the mannerisms they share is quite extraordinary.”