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6 Jul 1997: Tiger Woods (left) smiles with his mother Kultida Woods (right) during the Motorola Western Open at the Cog Hill Country Club in Lemont, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
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6 Jul 1997: Tiger Woods (left) smiles with his mother Kultida Woods (right) during the Motorola Western Open at the Cog Hill Country Club in Lemont, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
It may come as no surprise that while Tiger had his favorite golfer growing up, for his mom, no one was ever as good as her son. Dating back to a couple of years ago, Kultida Woods once revealed who her favorite golf professional was and no, it is not who you think it is.
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Tiger Woods’ mother reveals her favorite professional
Eldrick Woods could not become probably the best professional without the help of his mother. Kultida has always supported Tiger throughout his career and was also recently seen at the Tiger’s induction ceremony in the World Golf Hall of Fame. However, as it is Women’s history month, let’s take a trip down memory lane and relive the moment when Kultida revealed her favorite professional.
Wishing a Happy Mother’s Day to my biggest supporter and the rock in our family. Thank you for your continuous love and for still being that smile in the crowd I look for after the 18th hole. Love you Mom! pic.twitter.com/mEs157sfB2
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) May 12, 2019
Moreover, there is a striking similarity between her favorite professional and Tigers’ favorite professional. Both of them seem to have a common liking when it comes to idolizing a golf player.
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Kultida make the surprising revelation back in 2009. She said, “I enjoy the things that are old more than the new. You know, the test of time. In Thailand, you always respect the elders and history, which is what I taught my son.”
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PEBBLE BEACH, CA – JUNE 18: Tiger Woods holds the trophy as he poses with his mother Kultida Woods after winning the 100th US Open at the Pebble Beach Golf Links on June 18, 2000, in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
She added, “I know he liked Byron Nelson very much; he was my favorite of all the golfers I meet. Just the way he looked at me and shook my hand. I hardly talk to him. But I like him.”
It is so amazing to see that both Tiger and Kultida share the same interest and taste in the game.
Tiger Woods shares some beautiful words for his family
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On March 9th, 2022, Tiger was formally inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. In his acceptance speech, Woods made an emotional mention for his family as well as for his supporters.
He said, “I know that golf is an individual sport. We do things on our own a lot for hours on end, but in my case, I didn’t get here alone. I had unbelievable parents, mentors, friends, who allowed me and supported me in the toughest times.”
“So I just want to say thank you to my mom, Sam, Erica, Charlie, everyone here, all my friends that have come to be here.”
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Who is your favorite golf professional? Share your answers in the comment section.
