Tiger Woods left golf fans excited by admitting that his 14-year-old son Charlie has already outdriven him.

Woods wants to temper expectations surrounding Charlie – who he partnered with at the PNC Championship late last year. But there’s no escaping the hype surrounding the son of a 15-time major champion who is considered his father’s icon as a transformative figure in golf.

And the 14-year-old’s ability to beat his father off the tee has surprisingly raised eyebrows in the golf world.

The admission comes as Woods makes his long-awaited return to television action.

Of course, Woods is no longer as explosive as before when he planned another return to competition, continuing to suffer injuries after a horrific car accident in February 2021.

The 48-year-old has revealed that his teenage son has beaten him more to the tee.

“I hate to say it but I’ll admit it: He finally did it a few weeks ago. I shot one and he hawked one and caught me,” Woods said on live television.

Golf fans eagerly responded to Woods’ admission, tweeting: ‘Yeah Charlie is the 2nd to come.’ Another excited user posted: “Tiger has groomed his son to dominate the PGA Tour.”

Woods joked on television about being beaten by his son (Image: TNT)

But one person suggested that Charlie’s big shot was instead a sign that his father had passed away: “If Charlie passes Tiger, that doesn’t make me optimistic that Tiger will win again on the PGA Tour, ” this fan affirmed.

Woods’ son Charlie impressed again in his appearance at the PNC Championship. Fans got to see Charlie’s talent and enjoy the father-son dynamic at the tournament.