On Tuesday, the PGA legend announced the death of his mother, Kutilda, who passed away at age 81. In a statement posted to his X account, Woods described her as “a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable”.
Kutilda was a fixture at Woods’ tournaments and was often seen celebrating — and consoling — her son over the course of his career. Here’s a quick look at some of the moments Tiger shared with his mom on and off the course.
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. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter,… pic.twitter.com/RoKd0fsM9J
U.S. golfer Tiger Woods (L) sits with his family after winning the Target World Challenge golf tournament in Thousand Oaks, California December 16, 2007. Woods’ mother, Kultida, is carrying his daughter Sam Alexis as wife Elin (R) looks on. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES)6 Jul 1997: Tiger Woods (left) smiles with his mother Kultida Woods (right) during the Motorola Western Open at the Cog Hill Country Club in Lemont, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /AllsportTiger Woods poses with his mother, Kultida while holding his U.S. Open Championship trophy after winning the tournament at Pebble Beach in California 18 June, 2000. Woods won with a score of 12-under-par. AFP PHOTO/Mike FIALA (Photo by Mike FIALA / AFP) (Photo by MIKE FIALA/AFP via Getty Images)THOUSAND OAKS, CA – DECEMBER 12: Tiger Woods’ parents Earl Woods and Tida Woods sit together to watch the trophy presentation after the final round of the Target World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club on December 12, 2004 in Thousand Oaks, California. Tiger Woods won the event at 16 under par. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Golfer Tiger Woods hugs his mother Kultida Woods after making a statement from the Sunset Room on the second floor of the TPC Sawgrass, home of the PGA Tour on February 19, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Woods publicly admitted to cheating on his wife Elin Nordegren but maintained that the issues remain “a matter between a husband and a wife.” (Photo by Joe Skipper-Pool/Getty Images)AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 09: Tiger Woods of the United States reacts to a shot from the pine straw on the ninth hole as his mother Kultida looks on during the first round of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 06: Professional golfer Tiger Woods (R) is joined by his mother Kultida Woods (2nd L), children Sam Alexis Woods and Charlie Axel Woods and girlfriend Erica Herman during his Medal of Freedom ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House May 06, 2019 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump announced he would give the nation’s highest civilian honor to business partner Woods, 43, in honor of his Masters victory last month. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA – MARCH 09: Tiger Woods, mother Kultida Woods (L), children Sam Alexis Woods and Charlie Axel Woods (C) and Erica Herman (R) pose for a photo prior to his induction at the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction at the PGA TOUR Global Home on March 09, 2022 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)Tiger Wood’s son, Charlie, 3, is held by Amy Reynolds (left) of Tiger Woods Design as mom, Kultida, watch Tiger finish his second round at The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, FL Mar. 2, 2012
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