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Charlie Woods Eliminated After Phone Distraction
23 Jul
Summary
- Charlie Woods missed match play after a 14-player playoff.
- A phone camera's clicking sound distracted Woods during a shot.
- Woods was vying for one of two spots in the U.S. Junior Amateur.
Charlie Woods' bid for the U.S. Junior Amateur match play concluded on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, following a playoff elimination. He failed to secure one of the two available spots after a demanding 14-player playoff round.
Woods, who had finished stroke play tied for 63rd, bogeyed the first playoff hole. His performance was significantly affected when the sound of a phone camera's clicking during his swing appeared to disrupt his concentration. This distraction likely played a role in his inability to advance.
Miles Russell, a future teammate at Florida State, achieved co-medalist honors with a score of 6-under 135. Ultimately, Eli Wessel and Hudson Kutchma secured the final berths by making pars on the second playoff hole.
