'Absolute freak': Sporting world in frenzy over Tiger Woods' son

Fans and commentators are in a frenzy over Tiger Woods' 12-year-old son Charlie after they teamed to finish second at the PNC Championship.

Tiger and Charlie reeled off a tournament-record 11 straight birdies to card a final round 57 on Sunday, finishing two shots behind winners John Daly and his son John Daly Jr.

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Tiger more than delivered in his highly-anticipated return to competitive golf after a February car accident nearly resulted in his right leg having to be amputated.

He was all smiles but fatigued after going bogey-free over the two-day, non-PGA Tour level event.

"I'm happy and thankful that I'm able to do this. What a blast it was," said Woods, who used a cart to get around the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando.

"I still have my old leg, which was questionable for a while, and it's functioning.

"I'm just really tired. I'm not used to this. I think this might be my fifth round of golf this year.

"I'm a little worn out, but it was nice to have a cart."

While Tigers was the main attraction, it was Charlie who stole the show.

The 12-year-old displayed his father's unflappable calmness while delivering accurate drives and timely putts on a sunny day in central Florida.

"We got on a run, which was great. Charlie was hitting the ball unbelievable and made a few putts," Tiger said.

"It got interesting and a little tight toward the end, which was fun.

"He's an unbelievable player and partner."

Sporting world stunned by 'freak' Charlie Woods

Clad in Tiger's trademark Sunday red, Team Woods started the day three shots off the pace but moved into a share of the lead after a birdie-birdie-eagle start at 14-under par.

After three consecutive pars, Tiger landed an approach shot close to the hole on the seventh for a tap-in and Charlie drained long putts on eight and nine to keep the momentum going.

Tiger drove the ball too long on the par-three 12th but Charlie was right there to pick him up as his drive landed on the green and rolled back towards the hole.

Tiger quickly returned the favour by sinking the birdie putt after Charlie missed his attempt.

The pair birdied every hole on the back nine with the exception of 18, where they were forced to settle for par.

Adam Kramer of Bleacher Report wrote: “Charlie Woods is a machine. This is magic to watch.”

NESN sports reporter George Balekji tweeted: “It’s not just disgusting how good Charlie Woods is at golf at just 12 years old but also how much swagger this kid has. We ain’t s***.”

Writer Christian Schneider added: “Charlie Woods’ round today is one of the most incredible things I’ve seen. 12 years old and hitting better shots than 20-year PGA pros.”

Daly and his son matched Team Woods' round of 57 and finished 27-under par, a tournament record.

The event featured 19 father-son pairs and the father-daughter team of world No.1 Nelly Korda and her dad Petr.

Justin Thomas and his father Mike, the tournament's defending champions, were tied for third alongside Stewart and Reagan Cink.

with AAP

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