Tiger Woods heard cheers for Kobe Bryant while playing, but did not learn of his death until after tournament

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• Tiger Woods said fans were chanting "Do it for Mamba," in reference to Kobe Bryant's death, during his round at the Farmers Insurance Open, but he didn't know what they were talking about.
• Woods said he only learned of Bryant's death after his round finished, calling it "tragic."
• Woods said he and Bryant were close and bonded over their physical and mental preparation for their sports.
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Tiger Woods said he learned of Kobe Bryant's tragic death on Sunday after fans were chanting at him during his round at the Farmers Insurance Open.

Bryant was one of nine people killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. He was 41. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna "Gigi" Bryant also died in the crash.

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