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Tiger was impressed with Charlie's putt.
Tiger appears to be quite impressed when Charlie Woods makes a smooth, smooth, smooth, smooth, smooth, 17th hole hole-in-one. (0:33)
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Tiger Woods tried to downplay expectations surrounding his return to golf, but he can't help himself once in a while.
He hit a tee shot off the toe on the ninth hole during the pro-am for the PNC Championship and he flashed a bit of anger. Woods snatched his tee out of the ground after the ball flight was less than pleasing.
Only to have his son mock him, saying "Nice shot''.
Tiger fired that tee at Charlie's back, everyone laughed, and the round at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club continued with Woods remarkably even being in this position just less than 10 months after a terrible car crash.
Woods admitted he was nervous about hitting shots with spectators watching for fear of hitting them, but he said it was an awesome day. It was great to be back playing. To be with my son. We had a blast.
It was a year ago that Woods last played golf. He and Charlie tied for seventh in the event that has 20 teams, with one player required to be a major champion, with a family member.
A year ago, Charlie stole the show and impressed with his game and mannerisms that looked like his dad.
After having a fifth back procedure a few days later, Woods' status for the 2021 season was in doubt, as he was hospitalized for three weeks after a car crash.
It's back to being all about Tiger again, and the fact he was hitting shots in a public setting with TV cameras rolling so soon after a crash was surprising to him.
Woods said yes and no. If you asked me after those three months, I would give you a different answer. There are no days off. We worked. We worked on something even when I didn't feel well. There was never a day off except for three months in bed.
It was like old times. Caddie Joe LaCava carried the bag, while his oldest son caddied for Charlie. Tiger's girlfriend, who usually skips the pro-am, was there to sometimes drive the golf cart and take in the scene, somewhat anxious about the entire experience.
Rob McNamara, Woods' friend and former teammate, was there to watch all aspects of Woods' swing and game, as well as offering words of encouragement to Charlie.
The golf cart that Woods is allowed to use in this 36-hole event is the same as the one he uses in the regular course.
He won't be allowed to do that when he returns to the PGA Tour. He acknowledged that he is a long way off. Maybe he will petition for the use of a cart. He could apply under the Americans With Disabilities Act because of the 2001 Supreme Court ruling.
"No." He said he wouldn't. Absolutely not. That's not who I am. If I can't play at that level, I can't play at that level.
It is clear that Woods is not close to that level. There were many good shots, especially with his short clubs. Woods hit some nice wedge approaches and even bombed a 320-yard drive on the 11th hole.
He played most of his tee shots in the 280-yard range, but after the 11th he played less.
Notah Begay, Woods' former teammate and a Golf Channel analyst, said he was surprised that Woods was here. It's remarkable that he's in a position to compete. He looks good.
There's no strength. It's almost like he's on a pitch count. Each day he has a lot of full swings in him. He knows that. It's good that he's in a place where he's comfortable with it. It comes from maturity and coming to terms with the reality of an accident that could have been catastrophic. Being in a good place with it.
Woods showed some signs of distress. He might not have done so with a limp, but the right leg and foot were bothering him, and he was slow to walk. He didn't hit as many shots to save himself.
I still have a long way to go. He said that he doesn't have the endurance to play at the Tour level. This is different. You saw it. I can hit a ball around here and hit a few wedges.
It's different to go out there and have 220 yards and know that you have to hit a 3- or 4-iron and miss the ball in the correct spot, and then hit certain shots and one stroke determines whether you win or lose, that's a totally different mindset than what we I'm not there yet.
Woods and Charlie are playing at the same time. On Saturday, they will be grouped with his dad.
