Tiger Woods Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Kultida
Tiger Woods has shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of his beloved mother, Kultida Woods.
She was 78 years old.
Woods, 49, was incredibly close to his mother, who not only supported him through his meteoric rise in golf but also stood by him through his struggles, including the fallout from the 2009 sex scandal.
A Tribute to His “Force of Nature” Mom
In a deeply emotional statement, Woods expressed his sorrow, saying, “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning.
” He described his mom as a “force of nature” whose undeniable spirit left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
“She was quick with the needle and a laugh,” Woods continued.
“She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, and without her, none of my personal achievements would have been possible.”
Woods added, “She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie.
” He thanked everyone for their support and privacy during this difficult time, concluding with a loving tribute: “Love you, Mom.”
Reflecting on Her Impact During His Career
In June 2024, during his acceptance of the prestigious Bob Jones Award, Woods paid an emotional tribute to his mother, highlighting how crucial she had been to his success.
“My mom doesn’t get enough credit,” he said, acknowledging that while his father often traveled with him during his career, his mother had been his steadfast supporter at home.
Woods went on to share how his mother enabled him to follow his dreams and build his career, saying, “I had the greatest rock that any child could possibly have: my mom.”
Her Support Through Triumph and Tragedy
Kultida Woods wasn’t just a witness to her son’s incredible golfing career; she was also there during some of his most challenging moments.
After the public revelation of his infidelities and the car crash outside his Florida home, Woods took a three-month break from the spotlight.
When he returned for a press conference to apologize, his mother was one of the few who stood by his side.
Woods later revealed that his mother had always been a firm, guiding presence, ensuring that he faced the consequences of his actions, alongside his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren.
“Those are the two people in my life who I’m closest to,” Woods said, reflecting on the pain of his mistakes and the difficult, but necessary, support they gave him.
A Final Message from President Trump
Following the news of Kultida Woods’ passing, President Donald Trump offered his condolences, sending his love and prayers to Woods and his family.
On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I was just informed that Tiger Woods’ wonderful Mother, Kultida, passed away.
She has gone onto greener fairways! Kultida Woods was an amazing influence on Tiger, and gave him much of his strength and brilliance.”
Trump also shared a personal connection to Woods and his family, having awarded Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019, a ceremony at which Kultida Woods was present.
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