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PGA Tour Pays Special Tribute To Tiger Woods' Late Mother

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Gould | Last updated Feb 13, 2025 3:49 PM ET

The PGA Tour revealed a tribute to Kultida Woods, the late mother of Tiger Woods.

Kutilda passed away the morning of Feb. 4. Born in Thailand, she worked as a civilian secretary in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War when meeting Tiger's father, Earl. The 15-time major champion withdrew from this week's Genesis Invitation to grieve her loss.

On Thursday, the PGA shared a tribute to Kutilda at Torrey Pines South Course. The course will place an all-white flag on the seventh hole.

"Tida was a faithful Buddhist, and the No. 7 and color white are significant in Buddhism and will be displayed in her honor," the PGA Tour explained.

In a tribute to @TigerWoods' late mother Tida, the 7th hole @TheGenesisInv will feature an all white flag.

A native of Thailand, Tida was a faithful Buddhist, and the No. 7 and color white are significant in Buddhism and will be displayed in her honor. pic.twitter.com/oj9Oh2rrcU
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 13, 2025

Tiger Woods announced his mother's passing on social media last week.

"My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable," he wrote. "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."

Tiger, who underwent back surgery in September, was scheduled to make his first official PGA Tour start since the 2024 Open Championship. He and his son, Charlie, lost a playoff at the 36-hole PNC Championship in December.

Woods initially still aimed to compete in the Genesis Invitational after Kutilda's death, but he dropped out on Monday.

"I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready. I did my best to prepare, knowing it's what my Mom would have wanted, but I'm still processing her loss," Tiger wrote.

"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."

The 100th Genesis Invitational will take place from Thursday to Sunday in Southern California.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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