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A dispatch from the rose garden …

Donald Trump and Tiger Woods wore dark blue suits, white shirts and red ties in the White House Rose Garden while Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, to his business partner and golfer.

The American president, himself a great golfer, described Woods as "one of the greatest athletes in the history of sport" and a "world symbol of excellence, devotion and American motivation "during a short ceremony.

Trump recounted with enthusiasm Woods' career and the injuries that had almost derailed him before his amazing comeback last month to win a fifth US Masters title.

"The age of the tiger" has given us moments that will live forever in the world of sport, "he said." We can not wait to see what will be the next Tiger, it will be good … because there are no winners like you. "

The president also congratulated Woods as a "dedicated philanthropist," adding, "It's how I met Tiger for the first time." Questions have been raised regarding Monday's price, due to Trump's long business relationship with Woods, who is by far the youngest 43-year-old sportsman alive. receive the medal of freedom. The couple also plays golf together, most recently in February.

While some African-American sports stars fled the Trump White House, Woods thanked the president and reviewed the situation. But he became emotional when he recalled his father and said to his mother, "I love you mom," his voice broke. Thanking those who supported him over the years, he added, "You have seen the good and the bad, the ups and downs, and I would not be in that position without all your help."

First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, Senior White House Counsel Jared Kushner, Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, and several Senators including Lindsey Graham and Mitt Romney were among the guests.

Woods' mother, Kutilda, 75, her daughter Sam Alexis, 11, her 10-year-old son Charlie Axel, and her 43-year-old girlfriend Erica Herman, as well as her longtime younger brother, Joe LaCava. After the ceremony, Woods and his family followed Trump into the oval office.