Tiger Woods' parents, Kultida Woods and Earl Woods, met on a Bangkok U.S. Army base in the late 1960s Tiger Woods has amassed millions of fans throughout his illustrious career, but there's two supporters who have been there for the pro golfer through it all: his parents Earl and Kultida Woods .

Kultida Woods, mother of Tiger and a bedrock foundation in his life from his earliest moments to his most recent ventures, died early Tuesday morning, the legendary golfer announced. She was 80 years old.

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.