LA JOLLA, Calif. — Genesis Invitational officials are honoring the late Kultida Woods in a touching way.
This week, the par-4 7th hole will feature an all-white flagstick without logos, scripting, or other indicators, a direct tribute to Woods’ mother, who was from Thailand and practiced the Buddhist faith. The color white and the number seven are both significant aspects of the Buddhist religion. White represents purity, enlightenment, and knowledge. The two white stripes within the Thai flag symbolize Buddhism as well.
There are seven stages of awakening and seven fundamental elements in Buddhism, but the significance of this number does not end there. According to Buddhist mythology,
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