Kultida Woods, the mother of Tiger Woods, has died, the golf superstar announced Tuesday.
She was 80. No cause of death was announced.
Woods said in a social media post that his mother was his “biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible.” She attended Tiger’s TGL match last week in Florida.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning. My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh,” Woods said. “She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie. Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. Love you Mom.”Scooby Axson
Kultida Woods, who was from Thailand, met Tiger’s father, Earl, during the Vietnam War. They moved to New York and married in 1969 before settling in California. The 15-time major winner’s father died in 2006. The two were married for 37 years.
In a 2017 interview with USA TODAY Sports, Woods said his parents never pushed him to play golf and never were disappointed no matter what score he shot.