"Trump's Blatant Golf Bragging Fails, Amidst Fresh Allegations of Dishonesty"
In the world of golf, President Donald Trump has found himself under scrutiny for allegations of cheating in tournaments. The claims, made by various critics, sportswriters, and social media observers, have gained traction due to video footage and eyewitness accounts.
One viral video from Trump Turnberry in Scotland shows Trump's caddie casually dropping the ball for Trump near a bunker, an action that appears to improve the ball's lie before Trump takes a shot. This clip has reignited longstanding claims of cheating [1][4].
Trump's longtime golf partner and the head pro at Trump International Golf Club acknowledged that Trump gives "gimme putts" due to his busy schedule. However, external reports allege more proactive cheats such as moving balls and inventing tournament wins at his clubs [1].
Social media reactions have been scathing, with hashtags like #CommanderInCheat trending in reference to longtime accusations compiled in Rick Reilly’s book “Commander in Cheat” [3][4]. Critics argue that these actions reflect poorly on Trump’s character and ethics, given his well-known love of golf and his own boasts about golfing skill.
However, Trump has not been penalised by any official golf body for these allegations. Nevertheless, numerous journalists and commentators regard the evidence as corroborating the pervasive cheating claims [2][3].
Recently, Trump won the men's senior championship at his Bedminster club with a score of 69-67 after adjusting for his handicap. However, sportswriter Rick Reilly, who has golfed with Trump and written about his cheating, questioned if Trump would declare himself the winner of his latest tournament [2].
Reilly also stated that Trump has never finished in the top half in tournaments with rules, judges, and cameras [2]. RJ Sauter suggested that someone should video Trump's entire golf round and post it, unedited [2].
Boxer Oscar De La Hoya has also accused Trump of cheating in golf and has explained some of Trump's tricks [1]. A tweet from A Fellow Chucker, Eh? suggested that it's unusual for a 79-year-old to shoot a score of 69 in golf, and questioned if Trump might be lying about his score [1].
Trump's critics have not been shy in their criticism, referring to him as the "cheater-in-chief." Despite the allegations, Trump has not publicly addressed the claims directly [1].
[1] Golf Digest [2] The Guardian [3] ESPN [4] CNN
- Despite Trump's success in recent golf tournaments at his own club, questions about his integrity in sports, particularly golf, persist due to numerous allegations of cheating.
- With video footage, eyewitness accounts, and corroborating evidence from various sources, the claims of Trump's cheating in golf have become a significant topic of discussion among sportswriters, social media users, and critics alike.
