On Tuesday morning, Tiger Woods posted a somber note to his social media channels, announcing that his mother, Kultida, had passed away.
Tiger Woods, golf world mourn the loss of his mother Kultida
Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that his mother Kultida had passed away.
Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University.
She was 80 years old.
Ever since Woods could first hold a club, his mother was right there by his side, supporting him every step of the way. At the highest of his highs and during the lowest of his lows, Kultida remained the stabilizing force for Tiger, shepherding him through life just as any mother would.
She is also why Tiger wore red on Sundays, one of the defining characteristics that made him so great. You cannot visualize him winning without wearing red.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” Woods wrote on social media.
“My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh. 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. Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. Love you Mom.”
Kultida was by her son’s side all the way to the very end. She attended last week’s TGL match, in which Jupiter Links defeated Boston Common in overtime. Cameras even caught a hilarious interaction between Tiger and Kultida during pre-game warmups.
“Hi, Mom!” Woods yelled.
“Not gonna suck tonight! Okay?”
One week later, the entire golf world paid their respects to Woods and his family, including the President of the United States.
Jack Milko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation’s Playing Through. Follow him on X @jack_milko.
