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Cooper Gutschewski defeated Thomas Watts by a score of 1 up to capture the 75th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. The final round provided a captivating display of golf as both players showcased their skills. Gutschewski’s victory marks a significant milestone in his amateur career, solidifying his position as one of the most promising young golfers.
Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Woods, missed the cut at the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon on Friday. Woods, 15, shot rounds of 78 and 81 to finish at 19-over 159, well above the cut line of 148.
The top 64 players after two rounds of stroke play advanced to match play, which begins Saturday. Woods was making his second appearance in the U.S. Junior Amateur. He missed the cut in his debut last year.
Woods is still an accomplished junior golfer, having won several tournaments on the AJGA circuit. He is committed to play college golf at Stanford University next year.
In his U.S. Junior Amateur debut, Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, faced adversity. Woods missed the cut after shooting rounds of 79 and 78 at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. The 15-year-old struggled with his putting and found himself well behind the leaders. Despite the disappointing result, Woods showed moments of brilliance, showcasing his potential for future success. His father, Tiger, was on hand to offer support and guidance. Woods remains focused on improving his game and is eager to learn from this experience.