Genesis Invitational golf tournament pays tribute to Tiger Woods' late mother, Kultida Woods

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As Tiger Woods continues to mourn the loss of his mother, Kultida Woods, Genesis Invitational organizers have revealed plans to honor her.

The par-4 seventh hole will feature a white flag free of logos and wording in a nod to Wood's late mother and her faith. 

According to a social media post from the PGA Tour, Kultida Woods practiced Buddhism. The color white and the No. 7 are held in high regard by Buddhists.

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Tiger Woods hugs his mother, Kultida Woods, during a news conference Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.  (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

White is believed to represent enlightenment, knowledge and purity. Kultida, whose name is often shortened to Tida, was born in Thailand. Her native country's flag features a pair of white stripes, which are also believed to symbolize the Buddhist faith.

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In a social media post earlier this month, Woods described his late mother as "a force of nature all her own."

Golfer Tiger Woods hugs his mother, Kultida Woods, during a press conference at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Feb. 19, 2010. ( Lori Moffett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

"It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning," he said. "My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh."

The 2025 Genesis Invitational got underway Thursday at San Deigo's Torrey Pines Golf Course. Woods recently announced he would not compete in the