Paige Spiranac wants the public to fire Charlie Woods.
In a message shared by X on Thursdaythe longtime golf influencer urged critics to let Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son “develop his game without continued media coverage” after Charlie failed to qualify for a PGA Tour event. .
“Why not let Charlie Woods develop his game without constant media coverage? Golf is mentally challenging enough without all the extra scrutiny and pressure,” said the 30-year-old. ‘s Spiranac posted to his nearly 1 million followers.
Charlie participated in a qualifying event Thursday at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Fla., hoping to advance to next week’s Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach Gardens.
The high school freshman finished with a 16-over 86.
He shot a 12 on the seventh hole, a par 4.
Despite Thursday’s result, Charlie has a bright future in the sport.
In November, Charlie helped the Benjamin School win the Florida High School Golf Championship.
Tiger, 48, supported Charlie in the tournament. According to photos provided to the Palm Beach Post.
The 15-time major champion, who has 16-year-old son Charlie and 16-year-old daughter Sam with ex Elin Nordegren, will compete this month for his first tournament of the year, the Genesis Invitational. First came back to the circuit.
Tiger was forced to sit out after battling the flu.
As for Spiranac, who is widely known for his golf content on social media, he received praise from fans Thursday in response to Charlie’s comments.
“Well said, Paige. I hope this young man grows up and ignores the scrutiny and finds his own way.” 1 X user answered.
“Agreed” another user wrote. “Being the son of the Tigers, he already has enough pressure and the games are difficult enough, not to mention the added pressure from the media.”
