Photos of George H.W. Bush enjoying the game of golf

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George HW Bush struck up a great friendship with Bill Clinton after losing to him in the 1992 election. Their shared passion for golf is seen here at the 2005 Presidents Cup.

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Bush 41 chatting it up with Jack Nicklaus at the Presidents Cup in 2005

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Bush 41 and Vijay Singh shake hands at the 2005 Presidents Cup.

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Bush chatting with fellow golf nut Michael Jordan at the 2006 Ryder Cup.

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Bush 41 at the 1996 Presidents Cup with Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson, and Tm Finchem.

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Bush teeing off at the AT&T National at Congressional in 2007.

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Bush 41 chatting it up with Greg Norman at the 2009 Presidents Cup.

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Bush sitting next to Fred Couples at the opening ceremonies of the 2009 Presidents Cup

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Bush shakes hands with Ian Poulter and Rory McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup.

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Nick Faldo and Bush 41 shake hands and hang out at the 2008 Ryder Cup.

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The Big Easy and Bush 41 chopping it up at the 2007 Presidents Cup.

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The 41st President liked to play fast, reportedly finishing a round in less than two hours while president.

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Bush 41 and Tiger Woods both rocking red together at the 2007 Presidents Cup.

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Bush in 1991 talking to reporters after a round at Andrews Air Force Base, where he would frequently play golf while in office.

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George's best friend in life was his wife, Barbara. She, like George, loved sports. Here they are together at

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Bush 41 awards Matt Jones of Australia the Shell Houston Open trophy in 2014.

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Bush 41 salutes his fellow members of the Navy at the 2009 Players Championship.

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Bush and Phil Mickelson chat at the 2008 Players Championship.

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George H.W. and Barbara Bush, as well as George W. Bush, watch Tiger at the 2012 Ryder Cup.

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Like father, like son: Bush 41 shared a love for golf with his son and fellow President George W. Bush. Here they are together at the 2012 Ryder Cup.