The ninth Ryder Cup between U.S. and International teams is in Melbourne . Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is golf ##ing 's first woman honorary chairman . An avid golfer and sportsman in general , Ford had an unfortunate reputation of being clumsy and accident prone despite being athletic for his age . Barack Obama had the role in 2009 when it took place in California . President Obama is the latest in a long line of White House incumbents to support golf .
The ninth Ryder Cup between U.S. and International teams is in Melbourne . Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is golf ##ing 's first woman honorary chairman . Barack Obama had the role in 2009 when it took place in California . President Obama is the latest in a long line of White House incumbents to support golf .