Clinton is the third former US president to be chosen for an award which honours people for leadership and qualities such as integrity, sportsmanship and enthusiasm for golf.
Since leaving the White House in 2001, he established the Clinton Foundation to improve health around the world and promote wellness. Two years ago, Clinton became partners with Humana, the US PGA Tour and the Desert Classic Charities at the Humana Challenge. The tournament in Palm Desert, California, includes a forum each year on improving health and making behavioural changes.
George H W Bush and Gerald Ford are past recipients.