Tiger Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Donald Trump in a ceremony at the White House’s Rose Garden on Monday.
Woods was joined by his mother, his two children, girlfriend Erica Herman, and longtime caddie, Joe LaCava.
“Tiger Woods is a global symbol of American excellence, devotion and drive,” Trump said of Woods, per NPR. “These qualities embody the American spirit of pushing boundaries, defying limits and always striving for greatness.”
.@TigerWoods becomes the fourth golfer in history to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. pic.twitter.com/NoQCXKphCX
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) May 6, 2019
Spoke to @TigerWoods to congratulate him on the great victory he had in yesterday’s @TheMasters, & to inform him that because of his incredible Success & Comeback in Sports (Golf) and, more importantly, LIFE, I will be presenting him with the PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 15, 2019
Woods also designed the course at the Trump World Golf Club in Dubai.