President Donald Trump responded to the death of Tiger Woods’ mother, Kuldida, Tuesday.
The president’s statement of truth social was sent a few minutes after the legendary golfer announced the death of his 78-year-old mother.
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President Donald Trump presents the presidential medal of freedom to Tiger Woods in Rose Garden in the White House on May 6, 2019. (Scott Taetsch -usa Today Sports)
“I was just informed that Tiger Woods’ wonderful mother, Kuldida, died – she has gone into green fairways!” Trump wrote in a post. “Kuldida Woods was a great influence on Tiger and gave him a lot of his strength and brilliance. Melania and I send our love and prayers to Tiger and his incredible family!”
Trump honored Woods with the presidential medal of freedom under his first team. Kuldida Woods was in the White House for this ceremony.
Woods announced his mother’s death in a post on X.
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From left are Erica Herman, Kultida Woods, Sam Alexis Woods, Charlie Axel Woods, Tiger Woods, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to photographs after Tiger Woods was presented with the Medal of Freedom, May 6, 2019. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share my dear mother, Kuldida Woods, died early this morning,” wrote Woods. “My mother was a natural power, completely her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laughter. She was my biggest fan, biggest supporter, without her none of my personal results being possible. She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie.
“Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. Love you mother.”
Tiger was Kuldida and Earl Woods’ only child together. Tiger has a few half -siblings from his father’s first marriage. Kuldida met Earl while on the Tour of Duty in the military in Thailand. She was of Thai, Chinese and Dutch descent.
Tiger Woods and his mother Kuldida Woods make up photos before his induction in the World Golf Hall of Fame on PGA Tour Global Home on March 9, 2022 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ESPN noted that Tiger, whose real name is Eldrick, was named after his mother and father. The name Eldrick began with an e – in honor of Earl – and ended up with a K – in honor of Kultida.
