As Tiger Woods grieves the loss of his mother, Kultida Woods, he took a moment to play a round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Fox News, Woods and Trump teed off Sunday morning at Trump International Golf Club in Florida before Trump departed for New Orleans to attend Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
The outing came just days after the passing of Woods’ mother. Announcing the heartbreaking news on X (formerly Twitter), Woods paid tribute to her unwavering support throughout his life and career.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” he wrote. “My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter; without her, none of my personal achievements would have been possible. 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.”
Trump, who presented the Medal of Freedom To woods in May 2019 during his first U.S. presidential term and has developed a close relationship with Woods over the years, also expressed his condolences on social media.
“I was just informed that Tiger Woods’ wonderful mother, Kultida, passed away – She has gone onto greener fairways!” Trump wrote. “Kultida Woods was an amazing influence on Tiger and gave him much of his strength and brilliance. Melania and I send our love and prayers to Tiger and his incredible family!”
As Woods continues to mourn, he has withdrawn from this week’s Genesis Invitational Tournament, an event he hosts. Though he was expected to participate, he has opted to step away during this difficult time.
