TIGER WOODS MOURNS THE LOSS OF HIS MOTHER, KULTIDA WOODS Tiger Woods Announces the Sad News: Tiger Woods shared the heartbreaking news on social media that his mother, Kultida Woods, passed away on Tuesday. This news comes just a week after she attended his TGL match in South Florida, where she lived. A Tribute to Kultida Woods: Kultida Woods, who was originally from Thailand, was not just Tiger Woods' mother but also his biggest supporter. She was the one who instilled his fighting spirit and encouraged him to wear a red shirt on Sundays, which became his power color. A Force of Nature: Tiger Woods described his mother as a "force of nature" who stood by him through thick and thin. She was there for him from his junior golf tournaments in California to his 15 major championships. She was always seen wearing her wide-brimmed visor and sunglasses, showing her unwavering support. A Family of Golfers: Tida, as she was affectionately called, met Tiger's father, Earl Woods, while working as a civilian secretary in the U.S. Army office in Bangkok. She moved to the United States with Earl and played a crucial role in shaping Tiger's golf career by instilling discipline in him. Thai Heritage and Fighting Spirit: Kultida Woods passed on the Thai heritage to Tiger by taking him to Thailand at a young age. She believed in doing what was right for oneself and instilled that belief in Tiger. She was the one who encouraged him to wear red on Sundays, believing it to be his power color. A Lasting Influence: Even after moving to South Florida, Kultida Woods continued to support Tiger in his golf career. She rarely missed the Masters and was there to witness his historic wins. Tiger always acknowledged her influence on his career, from driving him to tournaments to instilling discipline in him. A Tough but Loving Mother: Tiger Woods once said that he was still afraid of his mother's discipline. Despite being tough, Kultida Woods was a loving and supportive mother who played a significant role in shaping Tiger's career and life.