We went out to the course this afternoon for the tribute to former President Bush (41). He received the TOUR's Lifetime Achievement Award. It was also a tribute to all military personnel and a recognition of the TOUR's Birdies For The Brave charity program. What a touching ceremony! The Navy Color Guard and Band were there. Sailors dressed in whites formed two lines down the 18th fairway. President Bush rode down the line in a golf cart. Sounds corny, but was beautiful! The anthem was played followed by a flyover of four fighter jets. Very moving! My favorite part was when the speaker thanked GHWB for all the he and all of his family have meant to this country! The soldiers cheered!
President Bush story:
Stewart Cink’s first President’s Cup. He had met President Bush previously, but briefly. Stewart and his wife were sitting at their table after dinner when former President Bush approached them, hand outstretched.
Before Stewart could say “Good evening, Mr. President”, good ole Papa Bush said to Stewart: “I don’t know if you remember me....” and re-introduced himself.
So cute.