FILE - In this Sept. 4, 1959 file photo, President Dwight Eisenhower hits from the first tee at Turnberry Golf Course in Scotland. Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, whose passion for golf helped to boost its popularity after World War II, was selected Friday, June 26, 2009, to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He will be the first U.S. president in the Hall of Fame when he is inducted posthumously Nov. 2 at the World Golf Village. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 1959 file photo, President Dwight Eisenhower hits from the first tee at Turnberry Golf Course in Scotland. Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower, whose passion for golf helped to boost its popularity after World War II, was selected Friday, June 26, 2009, to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He will be the first U.S. president in the Hall of Fame when he is inducted posthumously Nov. 2 at the World Golf Village.

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  1. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer prepares to speak during the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction address for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  2. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer speaks during the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction address for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  3. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer speaks during the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction address for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  4. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer speaks during the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction address for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  5. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer signature in the pavement at the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction address for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  6. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer (R) and Charlie Sifford at the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction address for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  7. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer speaks at a press conference prior to the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction speach for former Predident Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  8. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: A painting of PGA Hall of Fame inductees (L-R) Chris O'Connor, Predsident Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jose Maria Olazabal and Lanny Wadkins hangs at a press conference prior to the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction speach for former Predident Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  9. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer arrives for a press conference prior to the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction speach for former Predident Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  10. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer speaks at a press conference prior to the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction speach for former Predident Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  11. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer speaks at a press conference prior to the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction speach for former Predident Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  12. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Lanny Wadkins speaks at a press conference prior to the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction speach for former Predident Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  13. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer arrives for a press conference prior to the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction speach for former Predident Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  14. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer speaks at a press conference prior to the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction speach for former Predident Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  15. ST AUGUSTINE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: PGA Hall of Fame golfer Arnold Palmer leaves a press conference prior to the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonys on November 2, 2009 in St Augustine, Florida. Palmer is making the induction speach for former Predident Dwight D. Eisenhower.
  16. U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Jeffrey J. Garber, 43, of Hemingford, Neb., is laid to rest during a burial service at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. Garber died of non-hostile causes aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the North Arabian Sea.

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