Charlie Woods Looks Unstoppable in Junior PGA Championship

Charlie Woods is commanding attention at the Junior PGA Championship in West Lafayette, Indiana. At Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, he’s rising on the leaderboard heading into Thursday after delivering his ninth birdie of the day on the 15th hole.

With two more rounds remaining in this high‑stakes tournament, which concludes Friday, Woods' position is shaping into one of the most compelling storylines in junior golf. His performance so far suggests momentum that could carry him deeper into contention.

Charlie Woods’ Round 2 Surge at Junior PGA Championship

In round two at Purdue’s Ackerman‑Allen course, Charlie produced a string of clutch birdies — including a standout shot on the par‑4 14th — that vaulted him into a tie for third.

That came after a strong first-round 70, which put him solidly within striking distance of the lead.

Woods' consistency over two rounds has him well inside the cut line. He has shown resilience after a disappointing U.S. Junior Amateur just a week earlier, where he missed the cut with a 14-over finish.

2025 Season Highlights and Amateur Trajectory

Charlie’s journey in 2025 has been a study in rapid ascendance. Back in May, he claimed his first AJGA title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, finishing a stunning 15‑under par and edging out top amateurs like Miles Russell and Luke Colton.

That breakthrough followed his struggles at the U.S. Junior Amateur in Dallas, where rounds of 81 and 74 left him well short of the match‑play cut.