Kultida Woods, the mother of Tiger Woods, golf’s biggest star, died Tuesday, according to the 15-time major winner. He did not give a cause of her death, CNN reports.
“My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh,” Tiger Woods posted on X.
“She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible. She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie.”
Woods thanked his fans for their support and prayers and asked for privacy “at this difficult time for me and my family.”
The 82-time PGA Tour winner ended his message with: “Love you Mom.”
Kultida, a native of Thailand, was often seen by her son’s side. She was highlighted last month when Tiger Woods competed in a Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL) match. While attending the SoFi Center in Florida, the ESPN broadcast showed Kultida Woods smiling and clapping after her famous son sank a clutch putt.
She stood by her son when the famed golfer faced one of his darkest moments – when he held a globally viewed press conference in 2010 confessing to having engaged in multiple extramarital affairs.
Kultida Woods sat posed in the front row of the public confession with Tiger Woods admitting his actions were “not acceptable” and that he had “stopped living by the core values” his parents taught him.
