July 1, 2009
Posted: July 1st, 2009 09:23 PM ET

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WASHINGTON (CNN) - House Republican Leader John Boehner may win the Hill prize for participating in the best event over this congressional recess. Boehner played 18 holes with Tiger Woods and Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo at the Earl Woods Pro-Am golf tournament on Wednesday. The team finished their round 8 under par.

As he headed out to play at Congressional Country Club with Woods, Boehner tried to lower expectations about where he'd finish on the tournament's leaderboard. "Well, listen - I can be the Republican leader of the House, and we'll know about the golf course at the end of 18 holes."

The team played a "best ball" format for the charity event that precedes the AT&T National, the pro tournament hosted by Woods. The foursome, which also included Ton Dundon, CEO of Santander Consumer USA, was followed by huge crowds along the course, mostly straining to see Tiger Woods in action. But Boehner did show he could keep up with the golf star when he sank a 35 foot putt on the eighth hole for a birdie.

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peter   July 2nd, 2009 12:42 am ET

I hope he does not break his leg and make it an excuse when the congress recess next week to talk about healthcare and nomination of designated Judge Sotomayo.Luck also on Tiger's tournament and make sure you show him your other side of toughness on the field and make him proud also.

goada   July 2nd, 2009 12:22 am ET

Nothing new about the gop lunatics complains about other doing cool activities and do them themselfs

Flex   July 1st, 2009 11:58 pm ET

Are republicans so shallow that they would attempt to recruit Tiger Woods to square off with Obama?

There isn't anyone who will take Obama out in 2012.

athomasr   July 1st, 2009 11:32 pm ET

This is where he can do the least damage. At least to the people of this country.

Gary   July 1st, 2009 11:19 pm ET

The stock market's going to soar on its rapid ascension over the next week. All the Technicals point in that direction. It's going to be a time of easy money...for those quick enough to act on it.

Ted Tartaglia   July 1st, 2009 11:16 pm ET

Boehner should give up his day job and go on tour. He has demonstrated that he is a better golfer than a politician.

Realistic Democrat   July 1st, 2009 11:11 pm ET

I even like Boehner...

Alpha and Omega   July 1st, 2009 10:26 pm ET

Nice to see the ole guy has a lil' zip in his stride and perk in his swing.

Paul   July 1st, 2009 10:19 pm ET

Nice to see Boehner found time to take a break from fearmongering and needless rambling to hit the links – I guess the only time members of the Party of No say yes to anything is when they're asked to play golf with celebrities.

George   July 1st, 2009 10:16 pm ET

Tiger: Please take him with you on the tour. Please!!!! He has done nothing in Washington, so maybe he can teach you how to pout and say NO. He is good at best bawl. He has been crying all year.

Leslie B.   July 1st, 2009 9:43 pm ET

How anyone can keep their head about them when paired with Tiger is beyond me. Then again, if you don't have a million dollar pay-off on the line, maybe it's easier.

Fear based leaders/crooks   July 1st, 2009 9:13 pm ET

I wonder if Boehner's speech got slurred by the time he got to the 18th hole.

lovable liberal   July 1st, 2009 9:12 pm ET

Did CNN really give Boehner TWO ticker items for this non-story.

Well, I guess it does illustrate Boehner's uselessness as a Congressman.

WIlly Brown   July 1st, 2009 9:09 pm ET

Associates with the RIGHT people.

Gary   July 1st, 2009 9:08 pm ET

Congress seems to do everything but read the bills that they pass!!! How about until they start actually reading the bills before they vote they stop the golf, stop the trips to Italy etc. Get back to work. We pay these Senators a lot of money and they don't actually seem to work very long hours. They get premium health Insurance , $150-175K salaries, big staffs, big expense accounts and only seem to work 30 hours per week 30 weeks per year. Hardly seems like they earn their pay.

EC, Boyds MD   July 1st, 2009 9:02 pm ET

AND why is this news? Who really cares where the orange man is.

Honest Independent   July 1st, 2009 8:51 pm ET

We've got Cap and Tax, Health Care Reform, and potential wars, and the blog is focusing on golf. How about a comment on the taxes imposed on people making less than $250,000. A promise was made and already broken with the tobacco tax. Most smokers make less than $250,000. Your vacation funds will be used up in new taxes.

Frank in oakland   July 1st, 2009 8:48 pm ET

Finally a job boehnor can handle.

joe smith   July 1st, 2009 8:39 pm ET

so, he sank a 35' putt, but did they win the pro-am event, lets go Cnn, gives us some details, this is big news..

S Callahan   July 1st, 2009 8:32 pm ET

Nice!

Doc   July 1st, 2009 8:31 pm ET

I just lost respect for Tiger Woods!

Franky, Land of Lincoln   July 1st, 2009 8:25 pm ET

@Ohio redneck

LOL!! Sweet. :)

That's awesome.

Sniffit   July 1st, 2009 8:14 pm ET

What a doofus!

He should be working. Obama has never golfed once in his term yet this guy can do that?

Ryan   July 1st, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Geeze, shouldn't Boehner be more concerned about getting this economy back on track instead of playing golf with celebrities??

Gary Jaussaud   July 1st, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Gary's comment is:

I wish Mr. Boehner would work as hard trying to play ball with the
President of bringing the two parties togeather on Health Care.
We in the need a new health care program over a birdie or hole in
one.

John   July 1st, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Why is Tiger being punished like this. Even our constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Was Bonehead all that was left when it was Tigers turn to pick. I notice he had to tell everyone what a big deal Republican he was, which is kind of like saying I'm a tyrannosaurus rex these days.

Ken in NC   July 1st, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Are we sure Boehner didn't bribe the golf ball for that 35 foot putt on the 8th hole hehehe?

Eleanor, Port Orchard, WA   July 1st, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Great!! Glad to hear he's out on the greens on our nickel instead of in his office where he can cause trouble! Bhoner...just keep swinging at those balls!

Audrey in VA   July 1st, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Boehner will make a fine prez in 2013.

johnnie   July 1st, 2009 7:58 pm ET

how can anyone on earth be proud of this mess,come cnn can you stop the maddness with john no class boehner, tiger woods what happen to you?

Barb   July 1st, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Put this on the sports page and see who even cares there! Didn't you forget to tell us what they were wearing at this historic event?

Ohio redneck   July 1st, 2009 5:54 pm ET

Im so proud of our Bhoner.

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