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Trump awards Medal of Freedom to Tiger, 'a global symbol of American excellence'

Nearly a month after winning his fifth Masters title and 15th major championship at Augusta National, Tiger Woods was standing next to President Donald Trump and accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday in Washington, D.C.

Woods received the medal during a ceremony in the White House’s Rose Garden. Among those in attendance were Woods’ mom, Kultida; his kids, Charlie and Sam; girlfriend Erica Herman; and caddie Joe LaCava.

“This evening, we are in the presence of a true legend, an extraordinary athlete who has transformed golf and achieved new levels of dominance,” Trumps said.