Tiger Woods has had two major victories since 2008 – but President Donald Trump thinks that the legendary golfer has at least 'a few' big wins left.
Woods visited the White House on Thursday for a reception of Black History Month and was greeted by the massive cheers of the crowd when President Trump introduced him.
And while Woods – who has hardly played in recent years because of injuries – has had difficulty recovering the form of his 15 big wins of recent times, the supreme commander has a lot of faith in him.
“I played with him last week. I think he has a few more majors left … Maybe more than that, “he said reporters.
Woods, who briefly addressed the crowd, said it was 'an honor' to be in the White House with President Trump.
The crowd loudly sang the name of the golfer, while President Trump revealed that he had some 'interesting discussions' with PGA commissioner Jay Monahan.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Tiger Woods 'still has a few' big wins in him
Woods, seen in TGL, has hardly played in recent years because of an injury
Trump has awarded Woods the presidential freedom medal in 2019, the highest civil honor
Together with Monahan, Woods and PGA player director Adam Scott, President Trump met Yasir Al-Rahalyyan, the governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the company that owns Liv Golf.
According to a PGA declaration signed by Woods, Scott and Monahan, the discussion focused on the 'reunification of Golf'.
It is about two years since a framework agreement was concluded for a merger between the PGA and the separated LIV – although an official agreement still needs to be reached.
The explanation added that the PGA was' dedicated to move as quickly as possible and, where necessary, share additional details.
“We share a passion for the game and the importance of reunification,” it went on. “The most important thing is that we all want the best players in the world to play together more often and we want to do everything we can do to deliver that result for our fans.”
Woods' appearance in the White House comes just over two weeks since the death of his mother, Kultida, at the age of 80.
He made his game back earlier this week when he shot away from the TGL League Indoor, but it is clear that Golf had not been in front of his head.
“It has been a difficult process,” he said at TGL. “I really didn't think of golf, and I don't think I'll think a bit about it here.”
