Tiger Woods has been bestowed America's highest civilian honour by President Donald Trump and described the ace golfer as a "true legend" in the history of world sports who staged an "amazing comeback" to win his fifth Masters title last month.
The 43-year-old, who won the Masters at Augusta in April, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House Rose Garden ceremony where he was given a standing ovation.
He is only the fourth and the youngest golfer ever to have received the the highest American civilian award.
Calling Woods, "a global symbol of American excellence, devotion and drive," the president said, "Tiger's determination and work ethic drove golf to new heights of athletic competition and popularity."
Trump praised Woods as "one of the greatest athletes in the history of sports."
He also praised him as a "devoted philanthropist," noting, "That's how I first met Tiger." He added, "We are inspired by everything you've become."
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