Tiger Woods announced that his mother, Kultida, died on Tuesday morning.
The lack of cause of death was not immediately available.
“My mother was the strength of nature, her spirit was simply undeniable,” said Woods in a statement in social media. “She was fast with a needle and laughter. She was my biggest fan, the greatest supporter, without her any of my personal achievements would be possible. “
I want to share with honestly that my dear mother, Kultidida Woods, died early in the morning. My mother was the strength of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was fast with a needle and laughter. She was my biggest fan, the biggest fan … pic.twitter.com/rokd0fsm9j
– Tiger Woods (@tigerwoods) February 4, 2025
Last week, Kultidida Woods participated in the TGL TGL match in southern Florida.
Although Tiger’s father, Earl, was well known in golf circles, Tiger said that his mother born in Thailand was a driving force in his career and “executioner”. Tida gave Tiger the idea of ​​using red as a “circle of power”, which quickly became his characteristic appearance on Sundays in the final.
During the speech to accept the Bob Jones award in 2024, the highest honor of USGA, Woods saved some of the most cordial comments for his mother.
“My mother does not have enough recognition,” he said. “Everyone thought it was my dad when I went on the road, but my mother was at home. If you don’t know, my mother was there all my life. She was always there through thick and thin. “
Woods said that his mother transferred him to all her junior tournaments, which instilled his endurance and commitment, and was a permanent element, in her career with a wide goal, throughout her professional career. A witness of so many legendary moments, Tida waited for 18th Green, with grandchildren Sam and Charlie, when Tiger is the author of one of the most unusual stories of his career in Masters 2019.
“This award,” said Woods during a speech last year, “I accept it with humility and simply incredible respect for previous recipients, but I also accept it for my mother. She let me get here. She let me do these things, chase my dreams and support and love – I didn’t do it myself. I had the biggest rock that every child could have: my mother. Thank you, mommy. “
49 -year -old Woods is the host of the Genesis Invitational tournament next week, which was moved from Riviera Country Club to Torrey Pines in San Diego. It is not yet known if he will compete.
“Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy in this difficult time for me and my family,” said Woods.
