Nearly thirty years after Tiger Woods began his PGA career in 1996, his son, Charlie is trying to break into the pro ranks as well.

The 15-year-old shot a +9 in US Open qualifying at a local Florida event – dashing his hopes of playing in the major this summer.

However, the teenager will have plenty more chances to impress on the course with Charlie showing plenty of promise early in his golf career.

Bronny James is also on the cusp of making it big in basketball. He is considering the NBA draft – or whether to remain at the college level – but the pressure on his shoulders is enormous as father LeBron eyes a season together in the pro leagues.

But Charlie Woods and Bronny James are not the only famous kids trying to meet their parents’ expectations.

Here, Mail Sport took a look 10 of the most prominent father-son (and daughter in one case) combinations in sports.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

Tiger Woods broke onto the scene when he won his first Masters in 1997 at age 21, and collected golf’s famous Green Jacket four more times en route to winning an unbelievable 15 majors to date. While he’s slowed down in his later years due to injury – he’s won just two majors since 2008 – Woods is still golf’s biggest draw and a billionaire as of two years ago. He’s now an entrepreneur as well, with his Sun Day Red clothing line releasing this week.

Charlie has a massive ways to go to even sniff his dad’s accomplishment’s, but he’s shown promise already, as he helped his high school team win its state championship in December. Tiger watched on and cheered for Charlie throughout the tournament. ‘His speed has gone dramatically up this year,’ Tiger in December. ‘He’s hitting it past me now.

 David and Romeo Beckham

David Beckham, seen with Romeo (right) as well as sons Cruz (left) and Brooklyn (center) in 2007, forged a legendary soccer career with the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid and even AC Milan towards the end of his playing days. The former England captain, who was a serial winner at Man United under Sir Alex Ferguson, also dramatically changed the landscape of Major League Soccer when he joined the LA Galaxy in 2007.

Romeo has taken his good athletic genes the furthest of his siblings, as played for Inter Miami’s reserves before joining Brentford B on loan (and later permanently) last year. The 21-year-old has never featured for the Bees’ senior side, but impressed in MLS Next Pro for Miami before moving back to London. His dad has been spotted watching him on various occasions, including during a match this past November.

Patrick Mahomes Sr. and Patrick Mahomes 

Patrick Mahomes Sr. had a successful baseball career long before his uber-talented son came along, playing for six different MLB franchises over 11 seasons. A pitcher by trade (mostly a reliever), Mahomes Sr. logged 709 innings pitched and finished his career with 42 wins on the mound. And it’s clear that his arm strength was inherited by Patrick Jr., who played college baseball at Texas Tech and was even drafted by the Tigers – before starring for the Chiefs.

Mahomes has been an utter revelation since entering the NFL, as he’s won three Super Bowls and two MVPs in just his first seven seasons. He’s widely considered to be the greatest quarterback in the sport and it’s not a stretch to say he has changed the game as we know it with his mind-bending passing accuracy and range. The scariest part? He’s just 28 years old, and will likely rule the NFL for another decade-plus as long as his health holds up

LeBron James and Bronny James

LeBron James has put together a career worthy of GOAT status – and his son Bronny has been along for nearly the entire ride. The No. 1 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, LeBron has mesmerized fans with his athleticism and all-round game, winning four MVPS, four titles and even becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer last season with the Lakers. LeBron has also played a massive role in championing player empowerment and movement throughout the league, with his infamous ‘Decision’ to team up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh changing the sport for years to come.

With a legendary name on his back, Bronny was something of a late bloomer but made strides late in his high school career to become a five-star recruit, ultimately deciding to begin his college career at USC. He suffered a cardiac arrest before his freshman year and missed the first eight games, and that set the tone for a choppy first year in college where he earned played in a reserve role for a struggling Trojans squad. He showed himself to be a capable defender but scored just 4.8 points per game. Nonetheless, he declared for this year’s NBA Draft – though he may be wise to reverse that decision and play another year in school.

Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr.

Not only did Ken Griffey Sr. (left) and Jr. both achieve their dream of playing in the MLB, they did so together, as the father-son pairing was teammates on the Mariners from 1990-91. During that run, in 1990, they did something that had never been done before by a father and son, hitting consecutive home runs in the lineup for the Mariners. The sequence signaled what had passed and what was to come: Griffey Sr. was wrapping up an extremely distinguished, almost 20-year career, while his son would go on to become a Hall of Famer and a 13-time All Star.

Griffey, seen with the Reds in 2008, would go on to have a legendary career not only on the stat sheet but with his impact in the sport. Sure, he hit a whopping 630 home runs, but he also dazzled fans with his effortless fielding ability and base-running prowess – earning him the nickname ‘The Natural.’ In fact, Griffey Jr. reached the type of pop culture status that baseball players rarely do, and his shoes became a huge hit with fans.

Dell Curry, Stephen Cury and Seth Curry 

Before Stephen Curry (and his brother Seth) became two of the greatest shooters in NBA history, they had a courtside view of another great shooter: their father, Dell. Dell, who spent most of his career with the Charlotte Hornets, was a sniper from deep and won the Sixth Man of the Year Award in 1993-94. Clearly, spending time around his expertise was beneficial for his sons, as Seth has carved out a long NBA career and Steph, a two-time MVP and four-time champ, is a lock for the Hall of Fame when he calls it quits.

Both Curry brothers are still going strong in the NBA, as the two faced off against each other (not for the first time) this February. Their careers have taken wildly different paths: Stephen, a college star at Davidson, was a first-round pick with instant expectations in Golden State, expectations he more than delivered upon once his ankle injuries subsided. Seth, meanwhile, had to claw his way to NBA relevance after going undrafted out of Duke, and 11 years later, he’s certainly done that. And while he won’t retire with the same accolades as his older brother, he does have the better career three-point percentage right now!

 Archie Manning and Peyton Manning/Eli Manning

The Manning brothers, Peyton (left) and Eli (right) also received quite the crash course for their future careers as NFL quarterbacks from their father Archie. A 1971 draft pick, he played in a far different era than his sons would eventually star in, but nonetheless made a name for himself mostly with the Saints, earning two Pro Bowl selections in New Orleans. There were huge expectations for both Peyton and Eli due to the name on their back – as well as their stellar college careers, but they both delivered in the NFL…

Both Manning brothers went on to have notable NFL careers – Peyton was the better, more consistent talent, while Eli’s playoff brilliance saw him equal his brother’s Super Bowl tally of two. Eli struggled with some rocky play early in his tenure as a New York Giant, but produced two improbable Super Bowl wins over the Patriots, while Manning was every bit as talented as New England’s Tom Brady and rivaled him in the AFC for years. Now, the siblings are thriving in another field, doing their ‘Manningcast’ every Monday Night Football game for ESPN.

 Dennis Rodman, DJ Rodman and Trinity Rodman

Before Dennis Rodman was a doting sports dad, he was a cult hero with the NBA’s Bulls. Opposite to Michael Jordan’s steely greatness and Scottie Pippen’s defensive prowess was the eccentric Rodman: throwing his body around, hauling down rebounds and bringing a much-needed slice of personality to the NBA with his ever-changing hairstyles. Five championships later, Rodman is considered a legend of the sport, and assumed his place in the Hall of Fame in 2011.

Rodman has three children and two of them – DJ and Trinity – have gone on to become high-level athletes. DJ played the same sport as his dad, starting his college career at Washington State before finishing up at USC as a fifth-year player. He averaged 8.4 points per game last season and will hope to hear his name called in this summer’s NBA Draft. Trinity, meanwhile, is a rising star in the women’s soccer world. She traveled with the national team to the World Cup last year and has played 36 times already for the USA before her 22nd birthday. Rodman’s kin have big shoes to fill in athletics, but they could be on their way.

 Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders

Deion Sanders, seen with his sons Shedeur (left) and Shilo (right) was a dual-sport phenom during his playing days. Nicknamed ‘Primetime,’ Sanders  played baseball and football at the same time, most notably appearing for the MLB’s Braves while starring primarily for the Falcons and Cowboys in the NFL. Even within one sport, he was revolutionary, playing offense, defense and special teams for a Super-Bowl winning Dallas squad. He’s a Pro Football Hall of Famer and now coaches Shedeur and Shilo at the University of Colorado.

Both Shilo and Shedeur have a chance to follow their dad to the NFL. Shilo, who turned 24 in February, had a career-year in 2023, leading the Buffs in tackles with 70 from defensive back and chipping in with four forced fumbles. Shedeur, meanwhile, is an NFL talent at quarterback, and starred last season despite his team limping to a 4-8 finish. He’s projected to be a top-five pick at next year’s NFL Draft

Michael and Mick Schumacher

Michael, seen with his son Mick in an old photo, is recognized as an F1 legend. The German-born driver, who starred for the likes of Mercedes and Ferrari, earned seven F1 championships and a stunning 155 podium finishes. Tragically, while skiing with a 14-year-old Mick in 2013, Michael suffered a serious brain injury during an accident. While he’s still alive, he now hasn’t been seen publicly in over a decade, as his son Mick follows in his racing footsteps.

At just 25 years old, Mick is relatively early into his racing career. A former full-time F1 driver with Haas from 2021-22, he later went on to be a reserve for Mercedes and McLaren. Now, Mick is embarking on a new challenge: the World Endurance Championship, in which he’s racing for Alpine. His uncle Ralf thinks his nephew’s F1 dream may soon be over, but perhaps Mick has another trick or two up his sleeve…