Tiger Woods stepped out in public for the first time since the death of his mother, Kultida.
Woods, 49, attended his Genesis Invitational in California on Sunday, February 16. Woods, who hosts the Genesis Invitational, previously announced his withdrawal from the Genesis Invitational as he continued to mourn the loss of his mom — but shared that he hoped to be at the event. (Woods was scheduled to compete in the San Diego tournament from February 13 to February 16. The tournament was originally set to take place at Brentwood’s Riviera Country Club before relocating to Torrey Pines Golf Course due to the California wildfires.)
“I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready,” Woods shared via Instagram on Monday, February 10. “I did my best to prepare, knowing it’s what my Mom would have wanted, but I’m still processing her loss. Thanks to everyone who has reached out. I hope to be at Torrey later in the week and appreciate the continued kindness since my Mom’s passing.”
Days before withdrawing from the tournament, Woods shared in an emotional social media post that his mother died.
Tiger Woods is not ready to return to golf after the death of his beloved mother, Kultida. Woods, 48, announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Genesis Invitational on Monday, February 10, as he continues to grieve. “I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready,” Woods posted via Instagram. “I did […]
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” Woods wrote via Instagram on February 4. “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.”
Woods continued, “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.” (Woods shares daughter Sam, 17, and son Charlie, 15, with ex-wife Elin Nordegren.)
Tiger did not reveal a cause of death for his mother, who was married to Earl Woods for 37 years. (Earl died in 2006 at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer.)
Tiger Woods is mourning the loss of his mother, Kultida. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” Tiger, 49, shared via Instagram on Tuesday, February 4. “My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. […]
Tiger’s friends were quick to send their condolences following Kutilda’s passing. “So sorry for your loss. I send you a big hug ❤️,” tennis star Rafael Nadal wrote in the comments section, while Tiger’s fellow PGA Tour golfer Bubba Watson added, “Sorry for your loss! Praying for you and your family🙏❤️🙏.”
Jon Bon Jovi also sent a message to Tiger, writing, “Sending luv tiger. JBJ.”
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