Trump looks to discuss defense, energy with Romanian leader

President Donald Trump is meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the White House as the two leaders explore ways to cooperate on defense and energy issues.

Iohannis arrived at the White House on Tuesday.

The Trump administration views Romania as "a particularly important ally," with aides saying Trump wants to show the importance of Central Europe to the United States as a security and business partner. The president will be traveling to Poland later this month.

President Donald Trump walks with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis along the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. (AP PhotoSusan Walsh)

The White House says Trump and Iohannis will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the end of communism in Romania and the 15th anniversary of its NATO membership.

President Donald Trump walks with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis along the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. (AP PhotoSusan Walsh)

President Donald Trump, left, walks with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, right, along the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. (AP PhotoSusan Walsh)

President Donald Trump, left, walks with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, right, along the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. (AP PhotoSusan Walsh)

President Donald Trump, left, walks with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, right, along the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. (AP PhotoSusan Walsh)

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.

The 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods tied for 61st among the 74 players who finished. The top five advanced to regional qualifying.

Woods shot 40 on the front nine, opening bogey-double bogey. He followed a birdie on the par-3 fifth with another double bogey. He shot 41 on the back with three bogeys and a double bogey.

The U.S. Open will be played June 13-16 at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina.

Woods also struggled in February in a pre-qualifier for the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic, taking a 12 on a hole and shooting a 16-over 86 at Lost Lake Golf Club in Hobe Sound.

Woods has played the 36-hole PNC Championship with his father the last four years in a scramble format.

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FILE - Charlie Woods tees off during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, failed to qualify for his first U.S. Open after shooting 9-over 81 on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.(AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski, File)