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 is mourning a significant loss in the family. The golf legend announced on social media that his mother, Kultida Woods, died early on Tuesday. She was 78. Woods, who has yet to play on the PGA Tour this season, made the announcement with “heartfelt sadness.” No cause of death was announced.

Tiger Woods' mother, Kultida Woods, died Tuesday at age 78. Woods announced the news through his social media channels Tuesday morning with no cause of death provided. "It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother,