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DUBLIN, OH – JUNE 03: Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods pose on the tenth tee during a skins game prior to the start of the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2009 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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DUBLIN, OH – JUNE 03: Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods pose on the tenth tee during a skins game prior to the start of the Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2009 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Tiger Woods is one of the most influential athletes in the world. Any statements he makes about a person or a specific issue become news in no time. Similarly, he once gave a few statements about Donald Trump when he was asked about his relationship with the former POTUS. And following his statements, his old-time friend and inspiration, Jack Nicklaus, showed complete agreement with his words.
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Tiger Woods’ words about Donald Trump
After Donald Trump got elected as the president of the United States, Woods was asked to explain his relationship with him. Woods was at The Northern Trust press conference after wrapping up the final round. And the reporters brought up a question the golfer was looking to avoid.
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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 06: U.S. President Donald Trump gives professional golfer and business partner Tiger Woods the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House May 06, 2019 in Washington, DC. Trump announced he would give the nation’s highest civilian honor to Woods, 43, in honor of his Masters victory last month. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
A reporter asked Woods about his friendly relationship with Trump despite people being threatened by him and his policy. And in response to the question, Woods said, “No matter who is in the office, you may like, dislike personality or the politics, but we all must respect the office.” Woods is generally very straightforward with his remarks about everything. However, his response to this question might seem a little politically correct to a few of his fans.
What did Jack Nicklaus say about Woods’ remarks?
After Woods’ press conference on Sunday, Jack Nicklaus was on a show called ‘Morning Drive’ where he completely supported Woods’ diplomatic statements. The golf legend said, “I couldn’t have agreed with Tiger more. Whether it’s Barack Obama or Donald Trump in the office of the president, you respect the office,”.
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DUBLIN, OH – JUNE 03: Tournament founder Jack Nicklaus greets Tiger Woods as he walks off the 18th green during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2012 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
He also added that different people could have different political views. However, it should not make a difference in the respect one has towards the office. “I think Tiger was very appropriate with what he said, and I couldn’t agree with him more.”
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Nicklaus has been very supportive of Tiger Woods throughout his career. Moreover, Woods also considered Nicklaus an inspiration on the field. After all, there is just one man who has more major victories in his name than Woods himself. The two also became friends and have also attended numerous golf tournaments together. And fans have similar respect for both the golfers
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