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Tiger Woods to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom on Monday

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Tiger Woods will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump on Monday, the White House said Thursday.

Mr. Woods, 43, won the Masters last month, his 15th major win, but his first in a decade.

At the time, Mr. Trump tweeted that he would present Mr. Woods with the award “because of his incredible Success & Comeback in Sports (Golf) and, more importantly, LIFE.” Mr. Trump had also provided encouragement and updates about Mr. Woods’s Masters performance during the event.

The announcement comes at a time when some athletes have shown a reluctance to be honored by the Trump administration.