USGA HONOUR FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE
BUSH WITH BOB JONES AWARD

Former President George H W Bush has been chosen to receive the Bob Jones Award from the United States Golf Association.
The award, the highest honour the USGA can bestow on an individual, is for distinguished sportsmanship in golf, and recognises a person who emulates the golf attitude and spirit of amateur great Bobby Jones.
"I'm very flattered to receive this award," Bush said in a statement. "Golf has meant a lot to me. It means friendship, integrity and character. I grew up in a family that was lucky enough to have golf at the heart of it for a while. My father was a scratch player and my mother also was a good golfer. It's a very special game."
Bush's grandfather, George Herbert Walker, was president of the USGA in 1920 and inspired the Walker Cup. His father, Prescott Bush, was USGA president in 1935 and helped establish the USGA Museum and Archives.
It is only the second time the award has given to a non-golfer. The USGA recognised Bing Crosby and Bob Hope in 1978.
Bush will be honoured on February 9 at the USGA's annual meeting in Houston.