US President Donald Trump says he will award Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom after the golfer won the Masters for the fifth time.
The victory on Monday (AEST) was one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, as the 43-year-old ended an 11-year major title drought having overcome personal and professional setbacks including a highly-public divorce and multiple surgeries.
The one-stroke win at Augusta National led to an outpouring of support from sports greats and politicians, including Trump.
US President Donald Trump has golfed with Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.Credit:Twitter @realDonaldTrump
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Trump, an avid golfer, and Woods have played together in the past including in February when the pair joined golf great Jack Nicklaus for a round at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida.
Trump appeared to follow the action at this year's Masters closely, tweeting well-wishes to the field on SaturRead More – Source
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