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Report: Tiger Woods to Visit Donald Trump, White House to Honor 2019 Masters Win

On the heels of his improbable 2019 Masters victory, Tiger Woods is reportedly set to visit President Donald Trump in the White House next week, according to Fin Gomez of CBS News.

The 43-year-old overcame multiple back surgeries and personal challenges to win his fifth green jacket and first major championship since the 2008 U.S. Open.

At the time of his victory, Trump tweeted the following about presenting Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom:

Donald J. Trump

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!