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Charlie Woods Wins Playoff, Qualifies for 2026 Junior Amateur

6/29/2026

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Charlie Woods qualified for the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur with a 3-under 68 and a playoff win over Eric Zhao.
He posted seven birdies, including the final three holes, prompting coach Toby Harbeck to say his 10-pound loss and mental gains ready him for a No. 1 role.
Tournament runs July 20-25, 2026 at Saucon Valley in Pennsylvania while Woods missed the cut in 2024-25 and tied 28th at 2026 Team TaylorMade Invitational.

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Story summary

Charlie Woods qualified for the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur with a 3-under 68 and a playoff win over Eric Zhao.
He posted seven birdies, including the final three holes, prompting coach Toby Harbeck to say his 10-pound loss and mental gains ready him for a No. 1 role.
Tournament runs July 20-25, 2026 at Saucon Valley in Pennsylvania while Woods missed the cut in 2024-25 and tied 28th at 2026 Team TaylorMade Invitational.