Report Claims Donald Trump Altered Golf Play During Friendly Match
Former President Donald Trump has long been known for his passion for golf, with ownership of 16 golf courses worldwide—12 of them in the United States. Throughout his time in office and afterward, his time on the course has often attracted media attention, both for his skill and the controversies surrounding his style of play.
In Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump, author and longtime Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly explores various anecdotes about Trump’s golfing habits. The book includes stories from celebrities and sports figures who have played with him, some of whom have raised questions about his approach to the rules of the game.
One memorable account centers on a reported round involving former NFL coach Jon Gruden, sportscaster Mike Tirico, and NFL quarterback Ron Jaworski. According to Reilly, Tirico hit an impressive shot that landed near the hole—so close that even his caddy offered a celebratory high five. However, when Tirico reached the green, the ball was no longer where it had landed, instead sitting in a bunker about 50 feet away.
Trump reportedly called it a “lousy break.” But after the game, the caddy is said to have quietly told Tirico, “That shot was 10 feet from the hole. I saw Mr. Trump throw it into the bunker.”
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