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President Obama to be Honorary Chair of Presidents Cup

President Barack Obama has accepted an invitation to be Honorary Chairman of The Presidents Cup that will be at Harding Park in October.  The PGA Tour sent a release out and it was immediately picked up by the major publications.

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The President likes him some golf!

From the release:

"We are honored that President Obama has accepted our invitation to be Honorary Chairman of The Presidents Cup in October," said PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem.  "As the eighth head of state to serve in this role, President Obama continues a long-tradition of support and leadership dating back to the first Presidents Cup in 1994.  His involvement will not only further enhance the stature of The Presidents Cup, but also that of golf on a global basis." 

Though it may sound very big, yhis isn't anything especially new for the Presidents Cup.  World leaders have served as Honorary Chair of the Pres Cup on many occasions.  Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper served in this role in the '07 Pres Cup in Montreal.

Two active US Presidents have served as Honorary Chair - Bill Clinton in 2000 and George W. Bush in 2005.  Two former Presidents, Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush, were Honorary Chairs after their terms were completed.

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ok – mental note – skip the opening and closing ceremonies (lol)

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jun 1, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m sure there will be a teleprompter there to accompany him.

Email me any comments or questions at ryan@thegolfnewsnet.com.

by Ryan Ballengee on Jun 1, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Aside from the usual criticism...

…I’d also like to see him with a wider putting stance.

by Double Eagle on Jun 1, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions  

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