Condoleezza Rice is making even more history! Not only was she the first female African-American secretary of state, but she will be one of the first women members to join the once men’s only Augusta National Golf Club.

Located in Augusta, GA., the club has only allowed male members since it opened in 1933. Condoleezza will also be joining South Carolina businesswoman Darla Moore too.

This is perfect for Condoleezza since she loves to golf! This club is so strict that they didn’t even allow African-American men to join until 1990.

— Chloe Melas

Who did YOU admire most in 2009?

Elin Nordegren‘s in good company! Tiger Woods‘ wife rounds out Gallup‘s annual survey of the 10 women most admired in 2009, placing her just behind the likes of Maya Angelou, Queen Elizabeth II and Sarah Palin. And when it comes to the gentlemen, there’s just no contest — President Obama dominated the list of the most admired men of 2009. Browse the complete lists, and tell us who YOU most admired this year.

Most Admired Women:

1. Hillary Clinton - 16%
2. Sarah Palin – 15%
3. Oprah - 8%
4. Michelle Obama - 7%
5. Condoleezza Rice - 2%
6. Queen Elizabeth II – 2%
7. Margaret Thatcher - 1%
8. Maya Angelou – 1%
9. Angela Merkel - 1%
10. Elin Nordegren – 1%

Most Admired Men:

1. President Obama – 30%
2. George W. Bush - 4%
3. Nelson Mandela - 3%
4. Glenn Beck - 2%
5. Pope Benedict XVI - 2%
6. Rev. Billy Graham - 2%
7. Bill Gates - 2%
8. John McCain - 1%
9. George H.W. Bush - 1%
10. Bill Clinton – 1%
11. Tiger Woods – 1%