‘American Excellence’: 3 Months After Playing With Tiger Woods, Former POTUS Donald Trump Had the Highest Order of Admiration for the Legend in 2019

Tiger Woods was a true child prodigy. He started competing in golf tournaments at the age of five. He has won many tournaments and has broken several records. But there was a time when the legend went through a 11 year drought of major championship wins. 

However, after dealing with many problems in 2019, the GOAT made a roaring comeback and won his fifth green jacket. And the former President rewarded his amazing performance.

Tiger Woods was greatly honored upon his comeback

Donald Trump was so impressed by the 47-year-old’s masters win that he decided to honor him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. During the ceremony, Trump expressed that Woods is a legendary player. “A true legend,” he said.

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For him, Woods is the true representation of dedication and persistence. “Tiger Woods is a global symbol of American excellence, devotion and drive.”

Moreover, he thinks the golf great is a good human and a great ambassador of golf, “He’s a great guy,” Trump added. “He introduced countless new people to the sport of golf.”

As a businessman, the former President is known for his love of golf. He is often seen on the greens as well. Moreover, Trump has played a few rounds of golf with the legend too. There have been two known sightings, one in 2017 and one in 2019, just three months prior to this ceremony.

The duo even collaborated to build a luxurious golf course in Dubai.

Woods’ tearful thank you for his family

Prior to his win in 2019, the 15-time major winner had battled many personal issues. This included several surgeries and his controversial divorce. It was a hard time for Woods, as all his personal problems were in the public eye, to be scrutinized by anyone and everyone.

But one thing that kept him going was the support of his family and friends. Therefore, upon winning the greatest U.S. civilian honor, he was extremely grateful to his family.

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They stood with him during the best and the bad times of his life, and credited them for his achievements. He expressed how they gave him the strength to battle with his problems. Woods reminisced about how he hugged his parents after his 1997 masters win, but his father was no longer with them anymore.

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