The 38th U.S. President, Gerald Ford(July 14th, 1913- December 26, 2006), was a strong advocate for the sport of golf and was invited as an Honored Guest to plant a tree while taking part in a Sea Island Georgia Golf Tournament.

President Ford Oak
Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States of America, planted this oak December 9, 1979, on the occasion of his visit to The Colister.