THE GOLF SWING OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY

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.