Florida State Seminoles land major recruiting win that will impact the more than just one sport
The biggest last name in golf is coming to Tallahassee in 2027.
Florida State athletics has been the school of many now famous athletes, but never before have the Seminoles recruited a competitor with a legacy as large as Tiger Woods on his shoulders.
The Seminoles were able to do just that Tuesday afternoon as Charlie Woods, son of the professional golf superstar, announced his committed to the FSU men’s golf program.
Woods, who just turned 17 years old on Sunday, is currently a junior at The Benjamin School, a private day school in Palm Beach, FL. He helped lead the school to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 1A state championship in 2023 when he was just 15. He was also the youngest-ever competitor in the PNC Championships in 2020 when he was just 11, playing alongside his 15-time major championship-winning father.
There’s no doubt Florida State has secured one of the best young golfers in the country as a recruit, but Woods carries more than just an ascending talent for golf. His coming to Tallahassee in 2027 is a huge win for the athletics program in general.
Charlie Woods’ commitment is a major win for Florida State athletics
Woods is a one-sport athlete, but his presence impacts the entire brand of FSU. His name alone carries an immense amount of weight that has meaning to anyone who’s even a casual sports fan of the last 30 years.
The son of Tiger Woods is going to be a Seminole. Quite the baked-in recruiting message there.
Added attention will arrive to the university with Woods. He’ll be tasked with bettering the No. 40 ranked men’s program in the country as he develops his game before a likely jump to the PGA Tour, officially following his dad’s footsteps.
The idea of the elder Woods providing investment into the athletics department is also very possible. Whether it’s seen in the golf program, or it trickles to other sports, financial backing from Tiger Woods of all people would be more than welcomed.
All of that is years away, but Woods’ arrival and the lead up to it will be captivating from a national standpoint. Other sports can capitalize on the added exposure, and look to better their recruiting as a result. FSU football has won just seven games over the past two seasons. FSU men’s basketball is currently under .500 this season. The Noles need all the help they can get.
If nothing else, men’s golf will surely improve with Charlie donning the garnet and gold.
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