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President Trump to award Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom following “incredible comeback in sports and life”

On Monday, following Tiger Woods’ victory at the 2019 Masters, President Donald Trump announced that the 15-time major champion would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Along with the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award of the United States, and Woods will become the fourth golfer in history to receive the medal.
President George W. Bush awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to both Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, while President Barack Obama bestowed the award upon Charlie Sifford in 2014.
President John. F. Kennedy established the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963, and it is an award which on average is handed out just 11 times per year.
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Tiger Woods recovering after surgery for multiple leg injuries following single-car accident (Update)

Update: Tiger Woods is currently “awake, responsive and recovering in a hospital room” after undergoing major surgery.
The surgery followed a single-car accident which left Woods with “comminuted open fractures” to both the upper and lower portions of his tibia and fibula in his right leg, as well as damage to the ankle bones.
Per a statement from the Woods camp on his social media sites, Woods’ right leg was stabilized by inserting a rod into the tibia, while screws and pins were used to stabilize the bones in the foot and ankle. A surgical release of the muscle covering was also performed to relieve pressure due to swelling and trauma.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) February 24, 2021
In a statement on Wednesday, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said
“I think that the only thing that really matters now is his well-being, his recovery, his family, the level of support that we provide to him.
When Tiger wants to talk about golf, we’ll talk about golf, but I think right now the entirety of our efforts needs to be around the support. When you’re going to overcome what he needs to overcome, I think the love of all of our players and everybody out here, it’s going to come forward in a big way and across the entire sporting world.
I think he’ll feel that energy and I think that’s what we should all focus on. We’ll all be talking about (the PGA Tour without Woods) at some point down the road, but right now that’s not what we should be talking about.”
GolfWRXers are discussing Tiger’s accident and surgery in the forums.
Tiger Woods was involved in a single-car rollover accident a little after 7 a.m. in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and is undergoing surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center after suffering multiple leg injuries, according to reports.
Lt. Michael White of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has since told KCBS-TV in LA that Tiger Woods’ injuries are “non-life-threatening.”
Per the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, the vehicle sustained major damage and Woods was extricated from the site by the L.A. firefighters and paramedics.
In the original L.A. County Sheriff Department statement below, it is said that the jaws of life were used. However, in a media briefing this afternoon the Department told media that this was not the case and that an axe and hand tools were used to pry Tiger Woods from his SUV.
In the same briefing, officials told media that Woods had serious leg injuries and that he was conscious while being removed from car, reiterating that there were “no signs of impairment.”
Here is the original statement:
This morning @LMTLASD responded to a roll-over collision in which @TigerWoods was injured. Please see our statement… pic.twitter.com/cSWOxKZC1w
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) February 23, 2021
A spokesman for the L.A. County Fire Department told the L.A. Times that “because of the situation and the way that you found the vehicle, he wasn’t able to open the door and come out. We extricated him, we helped assist him out of the vehicle.” Per the L.A. Times, Woods was removed from the vehicle through the windshield.
In a statement given to Golf Digest, Mark Steinberg disclosed that Woods had sustained multiple leg injuries and is currently in surgery.
“Tiger Woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple leg injuries. He is currently in surgery and we thank you for your privacy and support.”
The images of Tiger's car accident are horrific ?? pic.twitter.com/UJ4qmY6TDR
— Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) February 23, 2021
TaylorMade has issued the following statement after the accident
“We are shocked at the news of Tiger Woods’ accident earlier this morning and are sending our thoughts and prayers to him, his family and his team as they support him through his surgery and recovery.”
Per Golf Digest, Woods remained in California following the Genesis for a two-day content shoot with Golf Digest/GOLFTV. Despite photos surfacing on social media with Woods with David Spade at Rolling Hills Country Club on Monday, he did not hit balls or play any holes.
The report also notes that Tiger “was in good spirits on Monday but did not arrive to the course for the second day of shooting.”
We will continue to update this post as soon as more details emerge.
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Morning 9: Changes to rules of amateur status | Madelene Sagstrom’s story | Kostis talks distance

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USGA announces amateurs can accept sponsorship money and more changes

Along with the proposed rule changes that will govern equipment, the USGA along with the R&A have just announced new changes that will bring sweeping reform to amateur golfers and their ability to accept sponsorship and payments for use of their image and likeness.
From the joint USGA and R&A statement:
As part of the modernization effort, it is proposed that the new Rules will identify only three acts that will result in a golfer losing their amateur status:
- Accepting a prize in excess of the prize limit.
- Accepting payment for giving instruction.
- Accepting employment as a golf club professional or membership of an association of professional golfers.
To achieve this simplified approach, the following key changes are proposed:
- Eliminating the distinction between cash prizes and other prizes.
- Using the prize limit as the only way an amateur can lose amateur status through their play (meaning that entering or playing a competition as a professional would not, of itself, result in the loss of amateur status).
- Removing restrictions from the Rules surrounding competitions such as long-drive events, putting competitions and skills competitions that are not played as part of a tee-to-hole competition; and
- Eliminating all sponsorship restrictions.
“Golf is unique in its broad appeal to both recreational and competitive golfers, and we understand and value how important amateur status is, not only to those who compete at the highest level of the amateur game, but for the millions of golfers at every age and skill level who enjoy competitive events at their home courses. These updates should help simplify these Rules and ensure the health of the amateur game.”
-Craig Winter, USGA Senior Director, Rules of Golf and Amateur Status.
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bj
Apr 17, 2019 at 7:47 am
Agent Orange strikes again
Joe
Apr 17, 2019 at 1:02 am
As a Navy veteran, I’ll side with General Matts when he declares trump is an idiot. Mattis will salute Clinton, Bush, and Obama, but won’t salute Trump. He might know a little more about the current president than the hacks around here.
Harry Hoopla
Apr 16, 2019 at 8:44 am
The Presidental Medal of Freedom is a joke. For christ sake Ellen DeGeneres has one.
Patty McReederson
Apr 16, 2019 at 8:33 am
A Presidential Medal of Freedom? Really?? I think an honorary European Tour Membership is more in line here..
Jose Pinatas
Apr 16, 2019 at 8:19 am
Sigh… go away Trump. If he goes away, I will. Maybe worth it for some of you…
Imissalot
Apr 15, 2019 at 6:50 pm
What an honor for Tiger to get this from possibly the greatest president to ever hold the office!
Aj
Apr 16, 2019 at 7:40 pm
Idiot
Boyo
Apr 18, 2019 at 12:20 pm
Your handle says it all!
Unfortunately you and your ilk procreate at a 4 to 1 level to the more intelligent people in this country.
Seth Riser
Apr 15, 2019 at 5:58 pm
No one deserves this award more than Tiger Woods. I hope he waits a couple years and receives it from a real president and not a self-aggrandizing buffoon.
the dude
Apr 15, 2019 at 8:11 pm
…ugh…and you were doing so good…
Pelling
Apr 15, 2019 at 5:51 pm
It’s a shame that the President has to insert himself into Tiger’s story, and ride on Tiger’s coattails. On his own, Trump is a loser, a cheater at golf, and no one wants to have anything to do with him. Maybe by 2020 we will be done with the orange clown and he can employ a foot wedge on his own ball at his own golf course where illegal immigrants toil in violation of the law.
Snowflake
Apr 15, 2019 at 7:07 pm
Most of the pga tour supports this great president. Look it up for yourself. Your opinion is only respected at munis, where you probably spend your time playing
bc
Apr 15, 2019 at 7:56 pm
Yes they support him because he is all about helping the rich get richer, and since most of them are millionaires they like that plan!
Mad-Mex
Apr 15, 2019 at 10:50 pm
Name the last poor person you ever worked for,,,,,,,,, I love his plan and no, I am not rich, just your average ex-illegal who became legal,served for 20+ years, made some smart investments and after 20 year in Fed. Law Enforcement, will retire next year at age 60 on about $7,500 a month.
Nyt
Apr 16, 2019 at 1:45 am
Well done sir, congratulations on your success in life.
Jose Pinatas
Apr 16, 2019 at 8:17 am
7500 a month? That’s rich bro.
Mad-Mex
Apr 16, 2019 at 8:30 pm
Thank You,,,,,
Did not do it alone, great woman next to me. Discussing part is I am considered a “traitor” and sell out by several family members because I don’t “share” my good “luck”.
Big Bad Wolf
Apr 15, 2019 at 11:07 pm
President Eisenhower and broadcast TV help create and promote “Munis” to help the game grow. Private country clubs did nothing but perpetuate exclusiveness and status as it has done from the beginning. If there were no “Munis” the PGA and LPGA Tour would be missing many great players today!