Feb 13, 2025

The Genesis Invitational honors Tiger Woods’ late mother with special red pins, pin flag on seventh hole

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LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: A detail view of a pin worn by Scottie Scheffler of the United States in honor of Tiger Woods' mother Kultida "Tida" Woods on the first green during the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 16, 2025 in La Jolla, California (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: A detail view of a pin worn by Scottie Scheffler of the United States in honor of Tiger Woods' mother Kultida "Tida" Woods on the first green during the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 16, 2025 in La Jolla, California (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Written by Paul Hodowanic

In remembrance of Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida, who passed away last week, the seventh hole pin flag on the Torrey Pines South Course was replaced with a white flag during the four rounds of competition at The Genesis Invitational. The flag has no logos or numbers.

The gesture is meant to honor Kultida Woods’ heritage. White symbolizes purity, wisdom and longevity in Buddhism. The number seven is also integral in Buddhist culture, tied to seven factors of enlightenment.

Additionally, players wore custom red pins during The Genesis Invitational's final round in Kultida's memory. "In honor of Tida, this special pin features the Thai symbol for love–a tribute to the woman whose unwavering belief shaped a champion," wrote TGR Live on X. "Tida told Tiger that red was his power color, a belief that became the foundation of his signature Sunday look."


In remembrance of Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida, who passed away last week, the seventh hole pin flag on the Torrey Pines South Course will be replaced with a white flag during the four rounds of competition at The Genesis Invitational. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)

In remembrance of Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida, who passed away last week, the seventh hole pin flag on the Torrey Pines South Course will be replaced with a white flag during the four rounds of competition at The Genesis Invitational. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)

In remembrance of Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida, who passed away last week, the seventh hole pin flag on the Torrey Pines South Course will be replaced with a white flag during the four rounds of competition at The Genesis Invitational. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)

In remembrance of Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida, who passed away last week, the seventh hole pin flag on the Torrey Pines South Course will be replaced with a white flag during the four rounds of competition at The Genesis Invitational. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)

In remembrance of Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida, who passed away last week, the seventh hole pin flag on the Torrey Pines South Course will be replaced with a white flag during the four rounds of competition at The Genesis Invitational. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)

In remembrance of Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida, who passed away last week, the seventh hole pin flag on the Torrey Pines South Course will be replaced with a white flag during the four rounds of competition at The Genesis Invitational. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)

In remembrance of Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida, who passed away last week, the seventh hole pin flag on the Torrey Pines South Course will be replaced with a white flag during the four rounds of competition at The Genesis Invitational. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)

In remembrance of Tiger Woods’ late mother, Kultida, who passed away last week, the seventh hole pin flag on the Torrey Pines South Course will be replaced with a white flag during the four rounds of competition at The Genesis Invitational. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)

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Woods, the tournament host of The Genesis Invitational, withdrew from the event on Monday, citing the death of his mother.

"I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready," Woods said in a statement. "I did my best to prepare, knowing it’s what my Mom would have wanted, but I’m still processing her loss.

"Thanks to everyone who has reached out. I hope to be at Torrey later in the week and appreciate the continued kindness since my Mom’s passing."

Woods sported the tribute pin as he arrived at Torrey Pines for Sunday's final round.

A detail view of a pin worn by Tiger Woods in honor of his mother Kultida "Tida" Woods during the final round of The Genesis Invitational. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

A detail view of a pin worn by Tiger Woods in honor of his mother Kultida "Tida" Woods during the final round of The Genesis Invitational. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Kultida Woods passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4. She was 80 years old.

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