Tiger Woods posted a somber note to his social media channels, announcing that his mother, Kultida, had passed away. She was 80 years old. Ever since Woods could first hold a club, his mother was right there by his side,

Rory McIlroy reflected on the "delight" he experienced seeing Kultida Woods at golf tournaments over the years and said her death was “surreal."

Tiger Woods says that his mother, Kultida, has died at age 80. The golfer credited her for his success and encouraging his signature look of red shirts.