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.

A frequent presence in her son’s public life, she stood by his side during a period of scandal that took him away from golf.

Tiger Woods announces the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, at 81, honoring her as his biggest supporter and lifelong inspiration.