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.

Tiger Woods announced the death of his mother in a heartbreaking statement on Tuesday. The golf legend expressed his “heartfelt sadness” following the death of his mother, Kultida. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” the 15-time major winner wrote.