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Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 22Charlie Woods Exits U.S. Junior Amateur After 14-Player Playoff for 2 Spots
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 22Summary
- Woods was eliminated Wednesday morning when he bogeyed the first hole of a sudden-death playoff, missing one of two remaining match-play berths.
- Five-over across 36 holes left him tied for 63rd with 13 others in the 264-player field, forcing the 14-man playoff for the final two spots.
- His finish followed a sharp recovery from a rough start: Woods opened Monday six-over through five holes, then played his final 13 holes in one-under.
- Tuesday's even-par 70 kept him alive, highlighted by a two-under back-nine 33 with an eagle at the 332-yard 13th and birdies at 16 and 18.
- Only 18 players shot even par or better over two days at Saucon Valley, underscoring how close Woods came on a demanding course.
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