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From John F. Kennedy to Joe Biden: A Compilation of U.S. Presidents’ Golf Swings

Published 02/22/2022, 10:30 AM EST

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US Presidents and golf might just be the fun combination no one goes looking for. With golf being a popular hobby, some might even find it easier to connect with celebrities via a common link. In this case, everyone seems to like watching their president having some fun and enjoying while on the course.

Of course, golf brings along a sense of uniqueness for every single person. After all, everyone has different preferences while playing.

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A look at US Presidents and their swings throughout the years

When talking of something unique, one cannot forget about the swing one develops on the course. This certainly holds true for all the US Presidents who have played on the course multiple times.

In a short video made up of various clips, Golf.com put together a compilation of US Presidents and their swings. Starting from President Dwight D Eisenhower to President John F Kennedy, the clips also include recent shots from those like President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, and President Donald Trump.

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Other presidents featured in the video were Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W Bush.

Of course, this gave people to discuss golf and presidents in the comments section. Certain users even commented on how the presidents played while focusing on their favorites. While many seemed to favor Kennedy’s swing, others also liked how Ford hit.

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“JFK smooth like silk,wrote one user. On the other hand, others mentioned how they felt Ford played well.

Others react on Twitter

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While Kennedy seemed to be getting the most votes for best swing, Nixon and Clinton were also appreciated by fans.

That being said, it is clear that golf is an integral part of presidential history. In fact, presidents like Obama, Trump, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Woodrow Wilson are said to be among those who played the maximum number of rounds during their presidency. Wilson, however, leads the list with a number over 1200

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Even the White House is equipped with a putting green, it is said to be around 2000 square feet, and could easily be the perfect stress buster if one needed it.

Which president’s swing do you prefer? Let us know!

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Devika Pawar is a Golf and NBA writer at Essentially Sports. A psychology graduate from KJ Somaiya, Devika has an experience with sportswriting at Republic World for around two years now. She loves NBA a little too much, and is a dedicated Golden State Warriors fan.
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