JFK's Golf Swing Highlights
John F. Kennedy was probably the best Golfing President ever. You will note from his swing below it was long and smooth. Kennedy played golf at a early age and particapated in other sports. A bad back kept him from playing more golf then he would have liked. Kennedy was said to be a fierce competitor that always played to win. Kennedy's handicap at his best was a 7 - 10.
Personal:
• First Lady: Jacqueline L. Bouvier Kennedy, Wife
• Number of Children: 2
• Education Level: College
• School Attended: Harvard University
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Profession: Military, Journalist, Writer
• Military Service: Lieutenant
Public Service:
• Dates of Presidency: 1/20/1961 - 11/22/1963
• Presidency Number: 35
• Number of Terms: 1
• Why Presidency Ended: Assassination
• Party: Democratic
• His Vice President(s): Lyndon B. Johnson
• Senator: Massachusetts (1953-1960)
• House of Representatives: Massachusetts (1947-1953)
• He was a decorated naval officer in World War II.
• He received the Pulitzer Prize for his book, "Profiles in Courage."
• He served exactly 1,000 days in office.
• He was the first president born in the 20th century and the youngest president ever elected.
A relaxed President Kennedy (above right) smokes a cigar as he reads the sports page aboard the Honey Fitz off Hyannis Port, after a round of golf.
A set of golf clubs (shown below) used by President John F. Kennedy sold for $770,000 at auction of Jackie Kennedy's estate.
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