American Golf champion, Tiger Woods, who won his fifth
Masters last month is set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom when he
visits President Donald Trump at the White House next week.
According to CNN, Tiger Woods will visit the White House
next week, where he will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by
President Trump. But the ceremony's exact date next week is unknown.
After Woods won the fifth Masters title, Trump said in a
tweet that he had congratulated the golfer and would also be presenting Woods
with the presidential medal of freedom.
"Spoke to @TigerWoods to congratulate him on the great
victory he had in yesterday's @TheMasters, & to inform him that because of
his incredible Success & Comeback in Sports (Golf) and, more importantly,
LIFE, I will be presenting him with the PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM!"
the tweet read.
The Medal of Freedom recognizes individuals who have made
"an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national
interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant
public or private endeavors," according to the executive order designating
the award.
