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Charlie Woods Misses Cut Amid Media Frenzy

7/21/2026

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Charlie Woods Misses

Charlie Woods, 17, ranked No. 174 in the Junior Golf Rankings, finished five-over, tied 121st and missed the cut at the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur.
Over 200 spectators and phones crowded his tee box, filming each shot.
He teed off at 8:06 a.m., his drive went right, producing a bogey, but he shot one-under the 13 holes.
Woods declined interview, stating he plays for himself and enjoys Knicks, Giants, wine and bourbon.

Summary

Coleman Leads Field

The tournament fields 264 players, including 97 exempt entrants such as defending champion Hamilton Coleman and 17-year-old Miles Russell, who is ranked No. 7 worldwide and finished T-39 at the U.S. Open.
The field’s youngest competitor is 13-year-old Japanese golfer Riku Takase, the sole player of that age.
Saucon Valley’s Old Course (7,082 yd, par 71) hosts stroke and match play while the Grace Course (par 70) hosts the second round.

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Charlie Woods Misses

Charlie Woods, 17, ranked No. 174 in the Junior Golf Rankings, finished five-over, tied 121st and missed the cut at the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur.
Over 200 spectators and phones crowded his tee box, filming each shot.
He teed off at 8:06 a.m., his drive went right, producing a bogey, but he shot one-under the 13 holes.
Woods declined interview, stating he plays for himself and enjoys Knicks, Giants, wine and bourbon.

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