Donald Trump wins two golf championships
President Donald Trump, now 80 years of age, has secured victories in both the Senior and Super Senior Men’s Club Championship at his Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, over the weekend, reports BritPanorama.
Trump reportedly carded a two-under-par 70 on the par-72 course, bringing his self-reported tally of club championship wins to 43 across his assortment of golf properties. According to club records, Trump had previously claimed both titles in 2023 and won the Senior Championship alone in 2024.
Footage of the octogenarian president collecting his trophies and posing beside the leaderboard has circulated widely on social media. Trump shared a video on Truth Social, highlighting what he described as a decisive shot—a deft chip from roughly 40 to 50 yards that spun back to within three feet of the hole.
“I won with a score of 70, and am so honoured in that, unlike the rest of the field, I’m given very little time to practice,” he wrote, asserting that his win is a result of “TALENT.” No additional footage of his round has been made public. His claim regarding presidential responsibilities limiting his practice time has been a familiar refrain following previous victories.
His reported score of 70 is a slight decrease from his performance at the same event last year, where an official scorecard showed he recorded a three-under 69, winning by ten strokes; this margin narrowed to one stroke once handicaps were factored in. In 2023, he claimed a five-under 67.
The Bedminster course has faced scrutiny previously, due to its history of hosting the PGA Championship in 2022, which was cancelled in the wake of the January 6 Capitol attack. It has subsequently hosted several LIV Golf events, though its future remains uncertain following reports of reduced funding from Saudi Arabia for the breakaway circuit.
Trump’s golfing abilities have drawn criticism and speculation, particularly from American sportswriter Rick Reilly, whose book Commander in Cheat details allegations of on-course dishonesty. Reilly claimed, “He cheats like a mafia accountant,” and described him as an “11 on a scale of one to 10” when it comes to cheating.
Despite these accusations, which include anecdotes of Trump allegedly kicking errant balls back into play, he has consistently denied any claims of dishonesty while playing golf.
As Trump continues to command headlines both on and off the course, his dual championship wins remind us how sports can be intertwined with personal narratives, often blurring the lines between competition and self-promotion.
