‘Don’t F’ing Care’: USGA’s Attempt to Fill Tiger Woods’ Shoes With His Son, Charlie, Strikes the Wrong Chord With the Golf World
The 123rd edition of the US Open is currently underway at the Los Angeles Country Club North Course, with the biggest names in the sport competing for the top honor. Despite the excitement surrounding the event, the absence of Tiger Woods, who is currently recovering from his ankle surgery, is deeply perceptible. With the 15-time major winner out of action, one individual who is currently commanding the limelight is none other than Woods’ 14-year-old son, Charlie.
Most recently, Charlie has become the talk of the town, thanks to his golfing acumen, which many believe profoundly mirrors his father’s from back in the day. However, the USGA’s attempts to pacify fans deprived of Woods’ heroics with his son’s presence have now struck the wrong chord with the golf community.
Tiger Woods’ absence remains palpable at US Open despite son Charlie filling in
For this year’s edition, the US Open has returned to the City of Angels for the first time in 75 years! Many of the heavyweights in the event have grown up close to the tournament’s elusive venue, making it all the more special. But, one Californian star that golf fans are greatly missing this year is Tiger Woods.
The golfing great, who grew up in a town around 30 miles from the LACC, has an unparalleled history at the American Open. In his illustrious 25+ years career, Woods has won the major three times in 2000, 2002, and 2008. In fact, his 2000 win at the iconic Pebble Beach came by a whopping 15 strokes, which is the largest margin of victory at the US Open to date! Moreover, he has also scripted several runner-up and top-10 finishes in the event.
