If Butch Harmon hadn’t entered Tiger Woods’ life, golf might have looked very different.
Harmon first met Tiger in 1993 when the young golfer was already making waves as an amateur. Their partnership lasted until 2002 and included eight major titles, including the historic 1997 Masters win that made Woods the youngest champion in tournament history.
After years of tension, Woods and Harmon’s split came. The split came following a public feud in 2004 after Harmon criticized Woods’ new swing and alleged that he was taking too much credit for his success.
Their relationship has since improved, though they haven’t worked together professionally since then. But with Charlie Woods now aiming for a pro career, there are questions about whether Butch could step in to help again.
Tiger’s son Charlie is already turning heads as a junior player. Given Butch’s role in shaping Tiger’s game, some have wondered if he might be interested in working with Charlie. Recently, Harmon addressed whether he’d ever consider coaching the next generation of the Woods family.
Butch Harmon comments on the possibility of coaching Charlie Woods
Charlie Woods, while a different type of prospect compared to his father, has an advantage many young players don’t—access to resources and experience from those who’ve already succeeded at the highest level.
One of those resources could be Butch Harmon. Speaking with SiriusXM, he didn’t rule out the possibility if Tiger were to approach him about working with Charlie.
“I don’t know if I’d take it on as a full-time,” said Harmon. “I’m sure my curiosity would make me damn sure to do it one time just so I could see the kid, because I’ve never seen him play, and he’s got the right last name, so I’d want to take a look at it, that’s for sure.
“Obviously, if he asked me to do it, I would be more than happy to do it. I’ve never had the opportunity to see Charlie play. I was talking to Rickie [Fowler] about it a couple weeks ago when we were playing down in Florida.
“He played with him and says he’s gotten bigger and hits the ball really far now, and he’s going to be a good player. So yeah, I would love to have the opportunity to see it up close and personal.”
Fowler seems convinced that Charlie has what it takes to carve out his own path in golf. And having someone like Harmon in his corner could only help accelerate that journey.
Charlie Woods’ rise during standout 2025 season
Charlie Woods made significant strides in his game in 2025, enjoying a breakout year on the junior golf circuit.
He claimed his first AJGA title with a win at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, finishing 15-under par and winning by three shots against a strong field of junior players. Charlie Woods set an AJGA Invitational record for birdies in a single tournament with 26.
He also helped The Benjamin School capture their second Florida Class 1A State Title in three years and went on to place ninth at the Junior PGA Championship.
Charlie Woods began the year ranked outside the top 600, but after his breakthrough performance, he finished inside the top 15 of the AJGA rankings. He earned a spot on the Junior All-America First Team and remains one of the highest-profile uncommitted recruits in the country.
Fowler’s comments to Harmon were accurate. Charlie Woods’ game has come on leaps and bounds this year, setting up an exciting 2026 season for Tiger’s son.
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