Charlie Woods Golf: Team Wins Against Florida Champs

Benjamin Boys Golf claims District Championship, Charlie Woods Contributes to Victory

Benjamin School’s boys golf team secured a hard-fought victory at the District 13-1A Championship on October 28th, defeating rival Oxbridge Academy by three strokes in the opening event of Florida’s 2025 high school golf postseason. The win propels both teams to the Region 4-1A championships, continuing their pursuit of a state title.

Freshman Lewis Shines, Woods Plays Key Role

Clint Lewis, a freshman at Benjamin School, delivered a stellar performance, claiming the individual district title with a remarkable score of 67 (5-under par). Lewis’s round was highlighted by six birdies, finishing two shots ahead of a trio of competitors: Joey Iaciofano and Kenny Klein from Oxbridge Academy, and Andrew Tsar from Benjamin.

Did you know? – The Benjamin School is a private, co-educational college preparatory school in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. It has a strong athletic program, including golf.

Adding to his team’s success, Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, contributed a score of 74 (2-over par), tying for ninth place overall. While a double bogey on the par-5 eighth hole slightly impacted his round, Woods’s performance proved crucial in securing the team championship.

Competitive field Advances to Regionals

The District 13-1A tournament boasted a highly competitive field, featuring four teams ranked within the top 50 in the state according to iWanamaker’s latest rankings: Benjamin (No. 1), oxbridge Academy (No. 8), Cardinal Newman (No. 41), and King’s Academy (No. 46).

Pro tip: – When watching golf, pay attention to the course’s par. It’s the expected number of strokes a skilled golfer needs to complete a hole. Scores are often reported relative to par.

The final team standings were as follows:

• Benjamin – 282 (-6)
• Oxbridge academy – 285 (-3)
• King’s Academy – 303 (+15)
• cardinal Newman – 313 (+25)
• Pine School – 343 (+55)

Alongside Lewis, other notable individual performances included a tie for second place between Iaciofano, Tsar, and Klein, all carding scores of 69 (-3). Matthew Stigliano of Benjamin finished tied for fifth with a score of 72 (E), alongside Brooks Hansen of Pine School.

Regional Championship Beckons

Both Benjamin and Oxbridge Academy will advance to the Region 4-1A championships, scheduled for November 3rd at The Park in West palm Beach. The regional tournament serves as a crucial step toward the state championships,which will be held November 11-19 at Mission resort + Club at howey-in-the-hills.

Reader question: – What do you think is the biggest challenge for young golfers competing at a high level? Share your thoughts on the mental and physical aspects.

the top two teams from each district, along with select individual qualifiers, will progress to the regional level.Lawson Ford of Cardinal Newman, a University of Florida commit, narrowly secured the final individual qualifying spot with a score of 73 (+1), finishing in eighth place.

The article does not explicitly state how the tournament ended, but it implies that the tournament concluded with Benjamin School winning the District Championship and advancing to the Regional Championship.