Tiger Woods announced the passing of his mother, Kultida, on Tuesday. The 49-year-old golfer announced the news in social media posts with the following message

Tiger Woods has a heavy heart this week after he lost one of the most important people in his entire life. Kultida Woods, the mother of the 15-time major champion, has died, her son announced on social media. She was 78.

Kultida Woods was a constant presence at Tiger Woods' tournaments, cheering him on while donning her signature oversized black glasses and visor

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.

Kultida Woods, the mother of Tiger Woods, golf’s biggest star, died Tuesday, according to the 15-time major winner. He did not provide give her cause of death.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his condolences to Tiger Woods and his family after the golfer announced the death of his mother.

Tiger Woods announced Feb. 4 that his mother has died. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” he wrote on social media,