Former President Donald Trump was caught on camera shanking a golf ball during a recent round, much to the amusement of onlookers. The incident occurred at Trump National Golf Club in LA, with the video being filmed by another player on the course. In the clip, Trump can be seen lining up his shot, surrounded by his secret service personnel. Despite his claims of being an impressive golfer with a handicap of 2.8, the ball goes far off-course and into a bush, leaving Trump looking perplexed.
Trump has often boasted about his golfing ability, with books even being written about his alleged lies on the course. In one story, it is claimed that he declared himself the winner of a senior club championship at his Bedminster, New Jersey course, despite actually being in Pennsylvania on the day of the tournament. Another anecdote suggests that caddies at the golf club refer to Trump as ‘Pele’ because he kicks the ball around the course.
Despite these stories, Trump continues to play regularly at the age of 77. As he prepares for another possible run for the presidency in 2024, questions remain about how good of a golfer he truly is. In interviews, he has claimed to have shot low 70s at difficult courses like Winged Foot in New York, scores that would rival those of professional golfers.
The video of Trump’s wayward golf shot provides a humorous moment in an otherwise serious political landscape. It serves as a reminder that even powerful figures like former presidents can have their moments of human error and lightheartedness on the golf course. Whether it impacts Trump’s golfing reputation or not, it certainly provided entertainment for those watching.
