Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas highlight a stacked 2021 PNC Championship field
On December 8th, Tiger Woods announced that he, and son Charlie, committed to play in this week’s PNC Championship, just 10 months after his car accident.
Incredible.
The last time we saw Woods play golf on television was at this event back in 2020. Time really is a flat circle.
However, the Woods-duo isn’t the only big-name partnership headed to Florida. Defending champions Justin and his father Mike Thomas will look to triumph again. Bubba Watson will be playing with his father-in-law, while Nelly Korda will be playing with her dad, Petr.
Here’s a look at the 20 partnerships at this year’s PNC Championship, which requires that each team have a major champion. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes is the host venue.
Rich Beem and Michael Beem
Rich Beem and his caddie/son, Michael, at the 2019 Houston Open. Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA Tour
The 2002 PGA Championship winner is in the field this week with his son, Michael. He announced his exemption into the event with a video on Twitter saying “team Beem is going to bring it, baby.”
Stewart Cink and Reagan Cink
Stewart Cink talks with his son/caddie Reagan Cink at the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Photo by Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Reagan first caddied for his dad, Stewert, at the Safeway Open in 2020. Cink would go on to win that week, and after another good finish at the Bermuda Championship (T-4), decided to keep his son on the bag full-time.
2013 PNCC Champion (Connor Cink, son, as partner)
John Daly and Little John Daly
John Daly and his son and playing partner, Little John Daly, look on from the practice green during the final round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
The Dalys have played in five PNC Championships, with their best finish coming in 2018 (2nd). Little John followed in his dad’s footsteps and is currently golfing at the University of Arkansas. Daly, now playing on the Champions Tour, hasn’t finished inside the top 10 in an event since the first week of May.
David Duval and Brady Duval
David Duval dries his hands on the 10th tee of the Timuquana Country Club on Saturday before the start of the Constellation Furyk & Friends Celebrity Challenge for Charity. His son Brayden caddied for him. Photo by Garry Smits/Florida Times-Union
Back in 2016, Duval won the PNCC with his stepson, Nick. This time around, the former World No. 1 with be teeing it up with his son, Brayden, who caddied for him at the Furyk & Friends.
Nick Faldo and Matthew Faldo
Nick Faldo with his son, Matthew, and their caddie read a putt at No. 18 on Saturday at the PNC Father/Son Challenge at The Ritz Carlton Golf Club of Orlando.
The three-time Masters champion is now famous for his work in the booth, but Nick Faldo will be putting the golf shoes back on and teeing it up with his son, Matthew.
Jim Furyk and Tanner Furyk
Jim Furyk and his son Tanner at the 2020 PNC Championship golf tournament in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press
Jim Furyk, who won the Senior U.S. Open Championship last season on the PGA Tour Champions, will play with his son Tanner this year. The pair finished T-9 last season.
Padraig Harrington and Paddy Harrington
Harrington, the captain of the losing European Ryder Cup team earlier this year, will play with his son, Paddy, this season at the PNCC.
Nelly Korda and Petr Korda
Nelly Korda with her father/caddie Petr during the second round of the 2015 South Atlantic Amateur.
The list of things Nelly Korda achieved this year is almost too long to include, but the Olympic golf medalist will play with her dad, Petr.
Matt Kuchar and Cameron Kuchar
Harris English and Matt Kuchar and his caddie/son Cameron Kuchar celebrate with the trophy after winning the QBE Shootout at Tiburon Golf Club on Dec. 13, 2020, in Naples, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
The Kuchar son/father duo finished T-5 last season at the PNC Championship, and will look to improve on their impressive finish this season.
Tom Lehmen and Sean Lehmen
Tom Lehman and son Sean at the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando on December 20, 2020, in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
The Lehman pair finished T-9 last season at the PNC Championship. Sean currently plays golf for Cal Poly University.
Mark O’Meara and Shaun O’Meara
Shaun O’Meara with his dad Mark O’Meara posted a 68 on Saturday at the PNC Father/Son Challenge at The Ritz Carlton Golf Club of Orlando.
The former Masters champion and son, Shaun, finished T-3 at the PNC Championship last season.
Gary Player and Jordan Player
Honorary starter Gary Player hits his ceremonial tee shot on the 1st hole during the first round of The Masters Tournament at Augusta National GC. Photo by Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Last season, Gary Player finished 16th at the PNC Championship while playing with his grandson, James Player. This year, he’ll play with another grandson, Jordan.
Nick Price and Greg Price
Nick Price watches his son Greg tee off on the first hole at the Father Son Challenge on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Photo by Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press
The Price father-son duo finished T-14 at last season’s PNC Championship.
Henrik Stenson and Karl Stenson
Henrik Stenson celebrates with his son Karl after winning a foursome match on the second day of the 42nd Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France in 2018. Photo by Matt Dunham/Associated Press
This will be Henrik Stenson’s first appearance at the PNC Championship. His most recent victory came at the 2019 Hero World Challenge.
Justin Thomas and Mike Thomas
Justin Thomas and dad Mike Thomas pose with the trophy after winning the PNC Championship at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club on December 20, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
The Thomas-duo enters the week as the defending champions and will look to capture back-to-back titles.
Lee Trevino and Daniel Trevino
Lee Trevino with his son, Daniel, on Sunday at the PNC Father/Son Challenge at The Ritz Carlton Golf Club of Orlando.
The 81-year-old Trevino will once again tee it up with his son, Daniel.
Bubba Watson and Wayne Ball
Bubba Watson. Photo by Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
The two-time Masters champion will be teeing it up with his father-in-law, Wayne Ball.
Tom Watson and Michael Watson
Tom Watson waits on the 18th tee during the second round of the 2016 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Photo by Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
The five-time Champion Golfer of the Year returns to the golf course with son, Michael.
Vijay Singh and Qass Singh
Vijay Singh celebrates with his son Qass on Sunday at the PNC Father/Son Challenge at The Ritz Carlton Golf Club of Orlando.
Team Singh finished runner-up to the Thomas’ at the PNC Championship last season.
Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods
Tiger Woods and hugs his son Charlie after the final round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando on December 20, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Just 10 months after his car accident, Tiger Woods will be back on the golf course with his son, Charlie.
