The golf world is mourning with Tiger Woods. On Tuesday, the PGA legend announced the death of his mother, Kutilda, who passed away at age 81. In a statement posted to his X account, Woods described her as “a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable”.

Woods announced Monday, February 10, At that he is withdrawing from the tournament, citing the death of his mother, Kultida Woods, less than a week ago.

Tiger Woods took to social media to announce that his mother, Kultida Woods, had died and to share a heartfelt tribute.

The Genesis has become a mainstay event on the PGA Tour calendar in the lead up to The Masters, but one of the biggest names in golf unfortunately won't be partaking in the tournament after dealing with a personal tragedy.

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 announced Monday that he will not be making his PGA Tour season debut at this week’s Genesis Invitational, which is organized by Woods’s charitable foundation. “I planned to tee it up this week,

Woods, the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational, said he hoped to be at Torrey Pines later in the week, adding that he appreciates “the continued kindness since my Mom’s passing.”