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media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/940x/secondary/325905.jpg?r=1738695647555" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/590x/secondary/325905.avif?r=1738695647555" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/590x/secondary/325905.webp?r=1738695647555" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/590x/secondary/325905.jpg?r=1738695647555" alt="v" title="v" width="590" height="393"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Tiger Woods announced that his mom, Kultida Woods, has died <span class="caption">(Image: 2022 Getty Images)</span></span></div><div class="text-description"><p>Golf superstar <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/latest/tiger-woods">Tiger Woods</a> is mourning the loss of his beloved mother, Kultida Woods, who has passed away at age 80. Just a matter of days ago, during his first TGL event, cameras captured a tender moment as Kultida cheered her son's performance from the stands.</p><p>Despite <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/sport/golf/161843/tiger-woods-tgl-teammate-homa">his team's initial defeat</a>, Woods vowed playfully to his mother, as she watched on: "Hey Mom. Not gonna suck tonight, OK?" The family is yet to disclose her cause of death.</p><p>Woods <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/sport/golf/162631/donald-trump-tiger-woods-mother">paid homage to his late mother on social media</a> Tuesday: "It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning.</p><ul><li><strong><a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/sport/golf/161735/tiger-woods-caddie-career-injury">Tiger Woods angrily shot down caddie who told him he was 'jeopardizing career'</a></strong></li><li><strong><a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/sport/golf/162043/tgl-enjoys-spike-viewership-tv-ratings">TGL enjoys spike in viewership but TV ratings still down from Tiger Woods debut</a></strong></li></ul><p>"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.</p><div id="ovp-primis"> <script>const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118700&vp_content=plembed3e7arguyxmsj&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118700');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118700"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}});window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',()=>{setTimeout(()=>{if(typeof flagTcfLoaded!=='undefined'&&flagTcfLoaded===!0){loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP flagTcfLoaded',new Date())}else{document.addEventListener("tcfLoaded",()=>{loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)})</script> </div><p>"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."</p><div id="taboola-ad"></div></div><div class="photo changeSpace"><p class="withoutCaption"><picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/1200x712/secondary/325914.avif?r=1738695652546" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/1200x712/secondary/325914.webp?r=1738695652546" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/1200x712/secondary/325914.jpg?r=1738695652546" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/674x400/secondary/325914.avif?r=1738695652546" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/674x400/secondary/325914.webp?r=1738695652546" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/674x400/secondary/325914.jpg?r=1738695652546" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/940x/secondary/325914.avif?r=1738695652546" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/940x/secondary/325914.webp?r=1738695652546" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/940x/secondary/325914.jpg?r=1738695652546" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/590x/secondary/325914.avif?r=1738695652546" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/590x/secondary/325914.webp?r=1738695652546" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/590x/secondary/325914.jpg?r=1738695652546" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/1200x712/secondary/325914.jpg?r=1738695652546" alt="TGL presented by SoFi: JUP v BOS" title="TGL presented by SoFi: JUP v BOS" width="590" height="393" loading="lazy"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Tiger Woods in TGL action last week <span class="caption">(Image: Getty)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn-images.the-express.com/img/dynamic/53/1200x712/secondary/325914.jpg?r=1738695652546"></span></span></div><div class="text-description"><p>TGL, co-founded by golf legends Woods and <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/latest/rory-mcilroy">Rory McIlroy</a>, expressed their condolences with a heartfelt message: "Our thoughts are with the Woods family. We extend our deepest condolences."</p><p>The United States Golf Association also shared their sympathies, stating, "We're so sorry for your loss, Tiger."</p><p>On June 11, 2024, the USGA honored Woods with the prestigious 2024 Bob Jones Award, recognizing his extraordinary achievements as a 15-time major champion and nine-time USGA champion. During his acceptance speech, Woods paid tribute to his mother Kultida's profound impact on his life and career</p><p>"My mom doesn't get enough credit," he acknowledged. "Everyone thought it was my dad when I went on the road, which it was, but Mom was at home. If you don't know, Mom has been there my entire life. 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