Team Langer wins second straight PNC Championship despite hole-in-one from Tiger Woods’ son

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A spectacular hole-in-one from Tiger Woods’ son Charlie was not enough to overcome two-time major winner Bernhard Langer and his son Jason on Sunday at the PNC Championship – a two-day, 36-hole competition featuring 20 major champions. and their family members playing in a scramble format.

Team Woods and Team Langer both started the final round of the tournament tied at -13, and 18 holes were not enough to separate the teams at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.

But in the end, it was Team Langer who won the tournament for the second year in a row, and the sixth time winning this event for 67-year-old team anchor Bernhard.

Team Woods jumped into the lead on the fourth hole with a hole-in-one from Charlie Woods that drew a big response from proud father Tiger, who will live in highlights for years to come.

The Langers were steady and relentless throughout their round, repeatedly pulling even with Team Woods, only to see the Woodses re-establish their lead. Team Langer birdied eight of the nine holes on the back nine Sunday, one stroke better than Team Woods, as both teams finished 36 holes at -28 to force a playoff.

When the two teams played hole no. 18 again, Tiger Woods’ approach shot ended up on the fringe just off the green, leaving the door open for Jason Langer to take the advantage with a shot to the center of the green, about 15 feet from the green. the flagpole.

Charlie Woods had the best putt for Team Woods, but his attempt had a little too much pace, running out as it whizzed past the hole as Charlie fell to his knees in pain.

After Jason Langer missed his attempt, it all fell to Bernhard. Showing the nerve that won him a pair of Masters championships, Langer sank his putt to win the tournament.

Even the disappointing loss could not dampen the spirits of the younger Woods.

“I mean, it was great,” Charlie Woods told NBC afterward.

“Nobody made a mistake today, so it was the most fun I’ve ever had. And on top of that made an ace. I don’t think I can top it. It was fantastic.”

For his part, Bernhard Langer was gracious in victory.

“I really enjoyed playing with Tiger today and Charlie,” Langer said after receiving his trophy.

“They’re such wonderful competitors and great people. It was fun to see the two of them out there together. And when Charlie made that hole-in-one, I’ve never seen Tiger happier than when his son made his first hole-in-one .It was an amazing moment and a thrill for us to be a part of it.”

Tiger Woods may be the greatest golfer of all time, but the best shot of the day belonged to his son Charlie.

On the par 3 fourth hole, Charlie’s tee shot landed softly on the green rolling into the hole for a hole-in one. The 15-year-old walked off the tee unaware that his ball had dropped in for eagle.

As the crowd roared, Charlie sheepishly asked “Did it go in?”

Proud dad Tiger was grinning from ear to ear as they celebrated with a hug and a playful nudge from the elder Woods.

The ace was the young Woods’ first hole-in-one ever and catapulted Team Woods into the tournament lead.

As he walked towards the fourth green, Charlie told the Golf Channel: “It was amazing! I didn’t think it was going in. I don’t believe anybody until I go up and see it.”

After the grueling day, Tiger was still in awe of his son’s great play on Sunday.

“That was one of the highlights we’ve ever had. We’re talking about earlier on the hole earlier, he made his first eagle,” Woods said. “And now he just made his first hole-in-one. It was a magical two-hole stretch. I am just so happy for him and for the enjoyment we had as a family.”