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Charlie Woods in Sudden-Death Playoff for U.S. Junior Spot

7/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Charlie Woods will play a Wednesday morning sudden-death playoff at 7 a.m. ET for a match-play spot at the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur.
He shot a 70 on Tuesday at Saucon Valley’s Grace Course, after a 75 on Monday, joining a 14-player tie for 63rd.
Miles Russell, Brayden Jones and Sohan Patel tied at six-under, becoming top seeds for the 64-player match-play field.

History

Historical Context

The USGA created the U.S. Junior Amateur in 1948, offering a 64-player match-play field that has launched future pros such as Tiger Woods, who won three straight titles from 1991-93. After a record 4,508 entries in 1999, the event remains a key pipeline; in 2026 Charlie Woods faced a sudden-death playoff, echoing its historic role.

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Story summary

Charlie Woods will play a Wednesday morning sudden-death playoff at 7 a.m. ET for a match-play spot at the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur.
He shot a 70 on Tuesday at Saucon Valley’s Grace Course, after a 75 on Monday, joining a 14-player tie for 63rd.
Miles Russell, Brayden Jones and Sohan Patel tied at six-under, becoming top seeds for the 64-player match-play field.

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