Former US President Donald Trump has often boasted about his golfing skills, recently claiming to have won two prestigious tournaments.
While Trump’s abilities on the golf course have often been questioned, there’s no doubt that he likes to talk about his abilities.
Most recently, he claimed two tournament wins at his Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach, Florida.
Trump took to his truth social website to tell his fans about his success.
“It’s a great honor to be at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach tonight, awards night, to receive the club championship trophy and the senior club championship trophy. I won both!” Trump posted on Sunday.
“A large and talented golfing membership, a great and challenging course, made the play very exciting. Qualifying and match play was amazing. A big and distinguished group will be there tonight. Very interesting, thanks!!!”
The 2024 GOP presidential nominee participated in tournaments in mid-March, and a video of him playing was shared on Trump Golf’s official Instagram account.
Congratulations to @realdonaldtrump on winning the club championship at @trumpgolfpalmbeach, his third win this year alone after the senior and super senior championships. Absolutely incredible!” read the caption.
Eligibility is ranked on a handicap system, which is a numerical measure of a golfer’s skill, or potential ability, and is used to allow players of different levels to compete against each other, GolfingWeb. According to the site Stix. The United States Golf Association is responsible for calculating and evaluating golf handicaps.
The highest possible handicap is 54, and although this system does not apply to professional golfers, it is estimated that they average around 5.4, while some of the best to play, such as Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, have handicaps of is about 8.3. and 8.1 respectively.
A lower handicap indicates a more skilled golfer.
Trump, who owns 17 golf courses, isn’t the only US president or famous face who enjoys a round of golf, but how does his game stack up against others?
Donald Trump—2.8
Trump’s handicap is self-reported and he played golf approximately every 4.2 days while serving as president.
Barack Obama -13
According to the Southern California Golf Association (SGCA), the first left-handed president to play golf while in office has an “honest” handicap of 13 years.
President Joe Biden—6.3
In October 2015, Golf Digest Biden reported a 6.3 handicap.
Condoleezza Rice—11.6
The former secretary of state was one of the first women to become a member of the Augusta National Golf Club.
George W. Bush -15
It was reported by a huge golf fan The Washington Post who sank his first hole-in-one in 2019.
Bill Clinton -12
Clinton claimed the rare feat of improving her disability while in office.
Michael Jordan—1.9
The Chicago Bulls legend has long been an avid golfer and, while impressive, his play on the course doesn’t match his basketball prowess.
Justin Timberlake—1.0
When he’s not singing, dancing or apologizing for his many career controversies, Timberlake likes to hit the golf course.
Clint Eastwood—24.6
A Hollywood legend, Eastwood is probably very good at golf because he owns his own course, the Tehama Golf Club in California.
Kevin Costner—11.6
gave News cup The movie star hasn’t updated his handicap in a while, but it’s still likely to be pretty good.
Bill Murray —7
The actor acted in the popular film Golf. Caddy Shack And obviously learn a thing or two from this character.
Credit : www.newsweek.com
