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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 announced the death of his mother in a heartbreaking statement on Tuesday. The golf legend expressed his “heartfelt sadness” following the death 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,” the 15-time major winner wrote.