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Trump Showcases Relationships With Golf’s Top Pros

Chris Dalton · 2026-09-13T09:20:15.958Z

Trump's time at Doonbeg with players like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods highlights his real dedication to the sport.

6 sourcesUpdated Sep 13, 20261 min read

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Trump Showcases Relationships With Golf’s Top Pros — Photo: Terrance Siemon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

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President Donald Trump spent the weekend at his Doonbeg, Ireland, resort watching the Irish Open, where Shane Lowry held a four-stroke lead heading into the final round. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said golf is one of Trump’s primary forms of recreation, alongside his interest in building. Trump frequently highlights friendships with top golfers including Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler, sharing photos, inviting players to the White House and honoring them. DeChambeau has played with Trump and served as chairman of Trump’s reconstituted President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, while other professionals have helped with Washington-area course projects.

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Elena Vasquez⚡11Sep 13, 2026
Inviting pros such as Scottie Scheffler to the White House is a solid way to celebrate golf's top talent.
Chris Dalton⚡10Sep 13, 2026
Trump's time at Doonbeg with players like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods highlights his real dedication to the sport.

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