Tiger Woods made a memorable return to competitive golf in December 2024 at the PNC Championship in Orlando, sharing the course with his two children, Sam and Charlie. Playing at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, the 48-year-old legend once again reminded fans that this event is about family as much as competition. Charlie, 15, teamed up with his father for another year, continuing their now-beloved tradition, while 18-year-old Sam joined them as Tiger’s caddie for the second time. Fans quickly flooded social media with comments, many noting how closely Sam resembles her mother, Elin Nordegren, praising the family’s striking resemblance and visible bond. Others felt Sam carried Tiger’s smile, sparking friendly debate over which parent she looked like more. Beyond appearances, the weekend highlighted a family dynamic shaped by resilience, growth, and mutual support following Tiger and Elin’s 2010 divorce.

The tournament’s most electric moment came when Charlie sank his first-ever hole-in-one, earning roaring cheers and a proud embrace from his father. Tiger later called it one of the greatest highlights of his career, emphasizing that sharing these milestones mattered more than trophies. Team Woods finished as runners-up, narrowly losing to Bernhard Langer and his son, but optimism about their future runs high. While Charlie continues to follow in Tiger’s golfing footsteps, Sam has chosen a different path, having developed a complicated relationship with the sport due to her father’s demanding career during her childhood. Still, Tiger has made it clear that what matters most is allowing each child to carve their own journey. Watching the Woods family together on the course offered fans a powerful reminder: beyond records and rankings, the true victory lies in connection, healing, and shared joy.