Trump Presents Tiger Woods with Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Daily Sports on May 8, 2019

Fifteen-time major winner Tiger Woods has been presented with America’s highest civilian honour by President Donald Trump in Washington.

The 43-year-old, who won the Masters at Augusta in April, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony.

Trump praised Woods’ “relentless will to win, win, win”.

“These qualities embody the American spirit of pushing boundaries and defying limits,” Trump said.

Woods thanked his mother and two children during the ceremony.

“You have seen the good and the bad, the highs and the lows,” said Woods.

“I would not be in this position without all of your help.”

Woods’ win at Augusta last month was his fifth Masters title and ended an 11-year wait to claim his 15th major.

His first Masters win came at the age of 21, when he celebrated with his father, Earl, who died in 2006.

“In 1997, yes, I won the Masters and I ended up hugging my dad and my mom,” Woods said.

“My dad is no longer here but my mom is here, I love you mom.

“The amazing Masters experience I just had a few weeks ago certainly is part of the highlight of what I’ve accomplished in my life on the golf course.”

The prize recognises “individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the security or national interests of America, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavours”.

Woods is the fourth golfer to receive the accolade, after Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and the PGA Tour’s first black player, Charlie Sifford. (BBC)

•Photo shows Tiger Woods and Donald Trump 

Source Daily Sports

Posted May 8, 2019


 

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