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Trump Gives Presidential Medal Of Freedom To Tiger Woods

Trump has long been a fan and recently, a business partner of Woods. He announced his decision to give the award to Woods in a tweet after Woods won the Masters tournament last month at age 43.
Tiger Woods with the Masters trophy after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Ga.

President Trump Monday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to golfer Tiger Woods in a ceremony at the White House.

Trump praised Woods' many accomplishments on the golf course and his ability to come back from debilitating physical

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