Tiger Woods tears up while thanking his mom as he receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORETiger Woods will complete what could be history's most illustrious golf foursome Monday when he receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump in a ceremony at the White House Garden.The three previous golfers to receive the honor are Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Charlie Sifford. They are among 33 sports figures, including Woods, to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
In 2005, Bush 43 placed the Presidential Medal of Freedom around the neck of the Golden Bear. Nicklaus was honored in a ceremony that also feted baseball great Frank Robinson and Ali."The game of golf takes a rare combination of raw ability and sustained concentration. Jack Nicklaus earned the distinction as one of the greats early in his career . . . Galleries across the world have admired the intense focus and unyielding competitiveness that Jack Nicklaus brings to the game.
"No major compares to this. Today was exciting. Great people to be around you. I loved it," Sifford, 92 at the time, said of the ceremony. "They say what I did helped African-Americans, but it went further."Sifford began his association with golf at the age of 13. He died in February 2015. Taking a pass on politicsPresident Trump has been a frequent golfing partner of Woods and supported Woods throughout his personal and golf comeback. The two last played together at the Trump National course in Jupiter, Florida, in February.
Palmer and Nicklaus were also awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the highest civilian honor given by Congress.
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