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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bush and Phil Mickelson chat at the 2008 Players Championship.

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

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.