Donald Trump, Jeff Eisenband, Fans Provide Condolences

Golf’s iconic determine, Tiger Woods, confirmed that his mom, Kultida, handed away on Tuesday. The 15-time main champion made the unhappy announcement via social media, however the reason for demise was not revealed.

People all around the world, together with President Donald Trump and a few followers, despatched their condolences to the mourning household.

Tiger Woods Pays Tribute to His Mother

In an emotional assertion on X (previously Twitter), Tiger described his mom as a “force of nature” with an plain spirit.

“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 wrote.

He additionally appreciated her unconditional assist all through his profession, acknowledging that none of his private achievements would have been doable with out her. His mom was his greatest fan but additionally a beautiful grandmother to his two kids, Sam and Charlie.

Tiger concluded his message by thanking followers for his or her assist and prayers, requesting time along with his household throughout this second. He ended his tribute with the nice and cozy sentiments of, “Love you Mom.”

Kultida Woods Had Been Instrumental in Tiger’s Career

According to CNN, Kultida was a Thai native who had been a continuing presence in her son’s life and profession. She was seen cheering him on at tournaments, most lately on the SoFi Center in Florida throughout a Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL) occasion. Cameras caught her smiling and clapping after her son sank an important putt.

Beyond the golf course, Kultida was instrumental in shaping Tiger’s trademark final-round look. She believed that crimson was his energy colour, which led him to undertake the now-iconic crimson and black outfit on Sundays.

“My mom thought, being a Capricorn, that (red) was my power color, or some BS thing like that, so I end up wearing red and end up winning some golf tournaments,” he jokingly advised Jimmy Fallon in a previous interview.

Standing by Tiger Through His Toughest Moments

Kultida stood by her son via triumph and hardship, together with one of many lowest factors of his profession. Back in 2010, when Tiger had a globally televised press convention to confess to having a number of extramarital affairs, his mom sat proudly within the entrance row as he took accountability for his actions.

Her assist acted as a supply of power for her son whereas cementing the values he discovered from her from an early age.

Fans and outstanding personalities took to condolence mode after the information of her demise filtered in. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who awarded Tiger the Presidential Medal of Freedom again in 2019, welcomed the world to pay their respects, FoxNews discovered.

“I was just notified that Tiger Woods’ wonderful Mother, Kultida, passed away — She has gone onto greener fairways!” Trump wrote. “Kultida Woods was an amazing influence on Tiger and gave him much of his strength and brilliance. Melania and I send our love and prayers to Tiger and his incredible family!”

Fellow golfers and followers additionally got here out on their social media accounts to specific how unhappy they felt.

“Such a sad day! Prayers and condolences to you and your family @TigerWoods,” one fan wrote.

“We’re so sorry, Tiger,” one other posted.

“So sorry to hear about this. From the time I started covering Tiger as a junior golfer, Kultida was always close by, supporting him. Prayers for Tiger and his family,” shared PGA Tour broadcaster Jeff Eisenband.

One fan even recalled a private reminiscence of Kultida, in keeping with Athlon Sports.

“I will never forget her handing me a TW pin several years ago on a Sunday at the Masters because I was wearing Red and Black Tiger gear. What a sweet, sweet lady.”