Golfing icon Tiger Woods celebrates a landmark 50th birthday this week, a milestone for one of sport's most decorated and wealthy figures. Meanwhile, his 16-year-old son, Charlie Woods, is navigating his own path in the sport, making headlines with his talent and a surprising claim about his personal finances.
A Billionaire Legacy: Tiger Woods' Staggering Fortune
Tiger Woods turns 50 this Tuesday, reflecting on a career that has redefined golf. He is the only player to hold all four major titles at once and shares the record for most PGA Tour wins at 82. While injuries have limited him to just 13 tour events in the last six years, earning a relatively modest £157,000 in that period, his overall wealth remains colossal.
According to Forbes, Woods has amassed a pre-tax career total of £1.3 billion from winnings, endorsements, and business ventures. After tax, his net worth sits at just under £1 billion. In 2022, he was officially declared a billionaire in US dollars, becoming only the second athlete after LeBron James to reach that status.
Even past his peak, Woods remains a top earner, ranking as the fourth highest-paid golfer of 2025 with an estimated £40 million in earnings, behind Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy. His investments include prime property on Jupiter Island, a golf course design firm, and the mini-golf chain Popstroke.
Charlie Woods: Prodigy on the Course, 'Broke' in the Clubhouse?
Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of the legend, is already carving out his own reputation. A student at Benjamin School in Florida, he won an AJGA title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in March and even scored a hole-in-one at the prestigious Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
However, a humorous exchange with his father revealed a different side to his story. After that first hole-in-one in December 2024, Tiger reminded Charlie of the tradition to buy drinks for everyone present. Charlie's quick retort was: "I'm not buying. I'm broke."
While it may seem improbable for the son of a billionaire to lack funds, it is likely Tiger still manages the purse strings given Charlie's age. Despite the claim, Sportskeeda estimates Charlie's net worth to be around £18.5 million. Reports also suggest a trust fund worth roughly £14.8 million has been established for Charlie and his sister, Sam.
The Future for Golf's First Family
As Tiger Woods enters his sixth decade, his legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time is secure. For Charlie, set for college in 2027 and closely watched by coaches, the journey is just beginning. While he may jest about being 'broke', his financial future appears assured, leaving him free to focus on emulating even a fraction of his father's unparalleled sporting success.
