Sport | Tiger Woods’s son, 15, comes up short in bid to qualify for US Open

Charlie Woods is looking to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, Tiger Woods. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Charlie Woods is looking to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father, Tiger Woods. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, carded an 81 on Thursday to come up short in his bid to qualify for the US Open.

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The teenaged Woods was among 84 entries in the local qualifier in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where the top five advanced to 36-hole qualifying in June.

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