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Tiger Woods and Barack Obama to Tee
It Up Soon

Posted Feb 04, 2009 1:01PM By Shane Bacon (RSS feed)

Filed Under: Golf, PGA

When it comes to golf, I dare you to think of a more famous twosome than this one.

Tiger Woods, who was in Washington D.C. for the inauguration celebration for Barack Obama, got a few minutes to chat with the president-to-be, and offered him the ultimate White House gift. A round with Tiger himself.

"He was very busy, so we didn't get to talk much," Woods said of Obama. "I didn't want to get in his way. I did ask him if he wanted to play golf and he said, 'I'd love to.' So we'll make it happen. I think the thing that impressed me the most about him was the way he carries himself. He has great leadership qualities, and his accomplishment truly embodies what's best about America. He represents what we as Americans have in common, not perceived differences."

Tiger, can I suggest something? Maybe before you guys go out on the course, you could give the Leader of the Free World a lesson? And maybe see if Tiger's coach Hank Haney isn't busy because it wouldn't hurt to have him around for that loop-da-doop of a golf swing.

I'm also interested to see if this will be just the two of them or if they will invite some others to join the pair. I'm thinking, if you were looking to go all power, maybe Michael Jordan and Will Smith? Or you could put Charles Barkley in place of Will just so Barack isn't the worst golfer in the group. Or have the worst swing.

And then I'd hope that Tiger wouldn't mind playing some hoops with Barack after the round. Talk about a YouTube sensation ...

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PGA star Tiger Woods, center, congratulates challenger Steven Ward of Australia, right, on a tie as NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin watches at the EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 championships in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009.(AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

PGA star Tiger Woods, center, cheers after sinking a putt while challenger Steven Ward of Australia, right, and NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin look on as they compete in the EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 championships in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009.(AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

In this photo provided by Gillette, Tiger Woods, center, celebrates while playing Xbox 360 against Steven Ward, right, of Australia, during the Gillette-EA SPORTS Champions of Gaming Finals in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009. Watching the action is Orlando Magic All-Star guard Jameer Nelson, left, and NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. Over 350,000 gamers competed for the chance to play against the Gillette Champions and sports stars. (AP Photo/Gillette, Phelan M. Ebenhack) ** NO SALES **

Golfer Tiger Woods (L) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (R) talk after the Orlando Magic NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida January 29, 2009. The Magic beat the Cavaliers 99 - 88. REUTERS/Kevin Kolczynski (UNITED STATES)

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PGA golfer Tiger Woods watches an NBA basketball game between the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Lee Trevino expresses his frustration after missing a long putt on the second hole during the third round of play in the 14th annual Las Vegas Senior Classic in this May 15, 1999 file photo. Hall of Famer golfer Lee Trevino said he was "afraid" for Tiger Woods and that the world number one would have to modify his swing following knee surgery or risk the end of his brilliant career. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/Files (UNITED STATES)

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Golfers Scott Hoch and Tiger Woods talk before the Orlando Magic plays the Boston Celtics in their NBA basketball game in Orlando, Florida January 22, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Kolczynski (UNITED STATES)

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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett greets Tiger Woods after their NBA basketball game against the Magic in Orlando, Florida January 22, 2009. Woods was in the arena watching the game. REUTERS/Kevin Kolczynski (UNITED STATES)

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Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, chats with golfer Tiger Woods before the Celtics' NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

2-04-2009 @ 3:56PM

truckinpilgrim said...

hey,im available

2-04-2009 @ 4:16PM

James said...

OK truck, sign me up, I'll be the 4th

2-04-2009 @ 8:12PM

bullish2009 said...

One half-white man playing golf with another half-white man. Pure publicity stunt. Can't wait to see the liberal media acting like oprah when it happens. Sheeeesh.......

2-04-2009 @ 8:35PM

Silky said...

Tiger Woods is half Thai, you nitwit.

2-04-2009 @ 8:39PM

jusbnfrank said...

I sure hope Obama can play golf better than he governs. If not he is in for another embarrassing defeat.

2-04-2009 @ 8:54PM

yellowlab1002 said...

My sentiments too. Maybe Hussein's nitche is golfing cause it sure isn't presidential.

2-04-2009 @ 8:42PM

dirgraphic said...

Sounds like fun. And then he ought to play a round with Rev. Wright. Might be the chance to find out what he'd been preaching for 20 years.

2-04-2009 @ 8:44PM

Jim Moore said...

bullish2009 ... you almost got your screennae correct.

2-04-2009 @ 8:49PM

CAMERONH530 said...

SOUNDS AWESOME, TWO HIGH ACHIEVERS GOING AT IT ON THE GOLF COUSE, A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN!

2-04-2009 @ 9:12PM

shonmarkc21bs said...

Gee...I wonder if it has something to do with race. Let me see....who was the last president Tiger invited...

2-04-2009 @ 9:19PM

hey stud said...

thunderball, you are everything wrong with this country you fool

2-04-2009 @ 9:30PM

Nobear said...

just freaking great, tiger woods now showing his true color, screw the both of them

2-04-2009 @ 9:31PM

nashbobs said...

Seems fitting that the most successful ones in their
respective fields could find time to share golf. What
else could show these two's dedication to honesty and
integrity more than a friendly round of golf?

2-04-2009 @ 9:48PM

cmc0254 said...

And for all you fools that don't pat attention Tiger did ask Bush to golf but he was to busy screwin up the country to golf with a legend.

2-04-2009 @ 10:02PM

kjm1057 said...

GIVE IT UP FOLKS. THIS IS GOLF FOR CHRISSAKES. How's this though. Tiger 66. Barack 118. Tiger gives Barack 50 shots and Barack still has to buy the beers afterward.

2-04-2009 @ 10:10PM

Tiger tees up from the tips.... Barack tees up from the red tees. Final score: Tiger 66, Barack 118. Tiger still spotted Barack 50, and Barack still buys the beers.

2-04-2009 @ 10:22PM

crazy4funlkm said...

What a great and fun idea. A day off for Obama, with all the issues he has on his plate in attempting to try to straighten out all of the mess left by Bush and his administration. Just two guys, no matter what their color, who both seem to try to do their best, at their chosen field of passion. A one-on-one basketball shoot out, I am sure would, also be enjoyed by both of them. Two class guys, working diligently to do the best they can, enjoying a bit of fun together. What idiot would deny them the pleasure?

2-04-2009 @ 10:33PM

Kevin said...

Crazy, let's leave the politics out of it. Let's just say that two of the most accomplished guys in America are gonna go hit some balls. I wonder though... would the basketball tilt be competitive? Barack has more background in the game, but Tiger is a tremendous athlete and I know he's played some ball too. In basketball, my money is still on Tiger, but not with many points.

2-04-2009 @ 10:34PM

HollySuzi said...

How sad that there are so many Americans that are filled with hate.
Racism is alive and well in USA.
Nothing is solved by judging folks by their appearance. America will decline unless we can figure out how to get along.