Tiger Woods was in Bloomfield Township, Mich., on Monday searching for better vibes after missing the cut at The Open Championship in Scotland last week.
Woods was on hand at Oakland Hills Country Club to watch his 15-year-old son Charlie participate in the U.S. Junior Amateur for the first time.
While the 15-time major winner has been highly supportive of his son’s budding golf career, he was not serving as caddie this week. A USGA rule prohibits parents or guardians from serving in that role during the event, including qualifying.
Playing the Oakland Hills North Course on Monday, Charlie Woods struggled to a 12-over-par 82, finishing the day tied for 242nd out of 264 golfers. He is scheduled to play the South Course on Tuesday.
Tyler Watts of Huntsville, Ala., and Mason Howell of Thomasville, Ga., shared the first-round lead at 5-under 65.
–Field Level Media