Tiger Woods' daughter Sam returns as caddy for second straight PNC Championship

The PNC Championship is known for being a family-friendly event and that quality is fully appreciated by Tiger Woods.

The 15-time major winner plays at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando with son Charlie and also has daughter Sam as a caddy for the second year in a row.

The 17-year-old has been seen at events Woods has competed in over the years, including his 2019 Masters victory and the 2022 PNC Championship, but last year she took things a step further and took on caddy duties. At the time, Woods was looking for a full-time replacement following his split from Joe LaCava, who began working with Patrick Cantlay.

By the Genesis Invitational in February, Woods had settled on Lance Bennett as his full-time replacement for LaCava, and he was still at his side at Woods’ final competitive appearance before the PNC Championship, the Open in July at Royal Troon.

There’s no indication that Sam’s reappearance at her father’s side at this week’s event suggests that another change is coming, but rather that it’s probably Tiger’s way of making sure his daughter is next to hers younger brother plays a role.

Charlie Woods during the PNC Championship

Charlie Woods plays alongside Tiger Woods at the PNC Championship

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In addition to caddying for her legendary father at last year’s event, where he and Charlie reached T5, Sam has also been involved in Tiger’s career elsewhere, including in 2022, when she assisted him at his induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame introduced.

However, it doesn’t look like Sam will follow in Charlie’s footsteps and pursue a career as a player. In May, Tiger explained on the Today Show that Sam had no real interest in golf due to a “negative connotation” with the game. He said: “I think she has a negative connotation for the game because back when she was growing up, golf took her father away from her.”

“I had to pack, and I had to leave, and I was gone for weeks, and that has a negative connotation.”

Ahead of the tournament, Tiger gave an update on his fitness following back surgery and admitted he still has a “long way to go” before he can return to regular play.

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Tiger Woods’ daughter Sam returns as caddy for second straight PNC Championship

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