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Golf and Politics

Above: Nixon (famous for his generous use of mulligans and the most awkward golf swing in history) golfs with Jackie Gleason.

Above: President George W. Bush is seen engaging in nuanced discussion of national security issues while golfing.

***Recommended Reading***

The Muddying of the Greens (NY TIMES)

Presidential Golf Swings

History of golf and Presidential politics

Bush gives up golf (HUFFINGTON POST)

Posted on 21 June '08 by Trey, under Political Athletics.