The 17-year-old from Jupiter, Florida, confirmed his intention to play college golf in Tallahassee, aligning himself with one of the most consistent programs in the country under head coach Trey Jones. While a verbal commitment is non-binding, Woods’ decision immediately places Florida State at the center of the junior golf conversation.
Woods, a student at The Benjamin School, has steadily elevated his standing in elite junior and amateur competition over the past two seasons. No longer viewed solely through the lens of his last name, he has built a résumé that includes strong showings in AJGA invitationals, state-level championships, and national junior events against deep, international fields.
Florida State’s appeal is rooted in both development and continuity. The Seminoles have been a fixture at the NCAA Championship in recent years and have earned a reputation for preparing players for the professional game while allowing them to mature at their own pace. For Woods, the opportunity to remain in Florida—training and competing in familiar conditions—also factored into the decision.
The commitment continues Florida State’s trend of attracting elite junior talent, particularly from the Southeast, and adds another high-ceiling prospect to a program already built to contend nationally.
From an AmateurGolf.com perspective, this is less about headline value and more about fit. Florida State offers Woods a competitive environment without forcing an accelerated timeline, a balance that has become increasingly rare in modern recruiting. If the trajectory continues, Tallahassee could be the ideal place for the next phase of his development.
Woods is expected to continue competing in a full national junior schedule, with select amateur appearances, as he builds toward college golf.