Tiger is more impressed by something else since Charlie Woods' game is more robust and powerful.

 FLORENCE — Is Charlie outdriving you yet? was the straightforward query that commentator Trevor Immelman posed to Tiger Woods during last week's episode of The Match.

"Although I detest admitting it, I must. When he did that, "cited Tiger. He came after me with a tomahawk after I twisted one.

It's simple to understand why. Charlie Woods appears a touch different than in years past when he competes in the PNC Championship this year. in particular, larger.

Charlie is now thirteen. He has added more muscle to his lean physique, making him taller. Additionally, he makes different noises with his shoots than he did in the past. These days, pop is increasingly prevalent.

How far can Charlie truly send one if he can get one past his father? I saw him catch a shot on the 10th hole at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club's pro-am on Friday that travelled 279 yards with a roll. It managed to squeak through a bunker, giving him a little wedge into the green.

Topline speed, however, doesn't always accurately depict Charlie's or any junior golfer's game.

Charlie blew a shot out to the right on the following hole. Although it travelled 232 yards, which is around 40 yards less than his driver from the previous hole, it found the right side of the fairway.

Charlie is above average for his age with a 255-yard average across the admittedly tiny sample size of two drives, which is excellent by any standard. Tiger didn't focus on Charlie's distance when questioned about his improved build and the distance he can produce as a result. Yes, he has grown bigger and stronger, but when Tiger considers his son's game and how it has evolved, he is more struck by a bigger development.

Learning how to make the bad shots better

Golf tournaments require players to make quick decisions and have faith in them, according to Tiger. "And when I've caddied for him or watched him play, that's where I've noticed the most improvement. I can see him practising moves as he attempts to break a certain trend."

Tiger claims that rather than Charlie's increased distance, that has ultimately been a more noteworthy improvement in his game. learning the game of golf, both on good and poor days. To make his poor drives appear more like his good drives by understanding what triggers shots like his second drive.

"I always explain to him why we are acting in a certain way so that he can follow along. And now that he is aware of where to turn when he becomes confused, "He claims. "My dad taught me how to fix things while I'm not around, that's what I know how to do."