Kultida Woods, who was from Thailand, met Tiger's father, Earl, during the Vietnam War. They moved to New York and married in 1969 before settling in California. The 15-time major winner's father died in 2006. The two were married for 37 years.

Tiger Woods' mother, Kultida Woods, died Tuesday at age 78. Woods announced the news through his social media channels Tuesday morning with no cause of death provided. "It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother,

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 on Sunday.