Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. On Tuesday morning, Tiger Woods posted a somber note to his social media channels, announcing that his mother, Kultida, had passed away. She was 80 years old.

Kultida "Tida" Woods, Tiger Woods 's mother, has passed away. She was 81. Wood's shared a statement on X on the passing of his mother. "It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning. My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable."

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

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.

While Tiger Woods will not compete in this week's Genesis Invitational, organizers will honor Kultida Woods and her faith with a white flag.

Officials at this week’s event, which was relocated from Los Angeles to Torrey Pines’ South Course following last month’s devastating wildfires, are using a white flag on the par-4 seventh hole to honor “Tida.