Tiger Woods is not ready to return to golf after the death of his beloved mother, Kultida. Woods, 48, announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Genesis Invitational on Monday, February 10, as he continues to grieve.

It would've been Woods' first tournament since July 2024, but the emotions following his mother's death led to his change of heart.

Kultida Woods, who was from Thailand, met Tiger's father, Earl, during the Vietnam War. They moved to New York and married in 1969 before settling in California. The 15-time major winner's father died in 2006. The two were married for 37 years.

Golf great Tiger Woods revealed his mother, Kultida, died Tuesday morning. She was 78. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,

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.

The mother of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, Kultida Woods was seen in recent weeks supporting her son at TGL matches in Palm Beach Gardens.

Tiger Woods ' mother, Kultida, whom the 15-time major champion has described as his "biggest fan," died Tuesday, the golfer announced in a statement on social media. She was 80. Woods' mother had attended his TGL match in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, last 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.”