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Tiger Woods Thanks His 'Mommy' Kultida in Emotional Speech as His Son and Daughter Look on


Tiger Woods thanked his 'mommy' Kultida in an emotional speech as he was honored with the USGA's Bob Jones Award

Woods, 48, received the award, which the USGA calls its "highest honor," during a ceremony in North Carolina, where he was joined by Kultida, 80, and his children: son Charlie, 15, and daughter Sam, 16. Speaking to attendees, the golfer dedicated the final portion of his acceptance speech to Kultida, acknowledging the sacrifices his mom made for his career. Of Woods' selection, the association said he has "redefined the game of golf in the modern era, overcoming physical and personal challenges by displaying the characteristics of tenacity, mental strength and perseverance."

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