In a video released on August 27, 2024, Donald Trump was once again on the golf course. The former president, well-known for his love of golf and his frequent boasts about his prowess on the greens, issued another bold challenge to current President Joe Biden.
During his appearance on the PGA Memes YouTube channel, Trump claimed he had offered Biden a staggering $1 million to play a round of golf. The catch? Biden had to score under 100.
Donald Trump, with characteristic flair, expressed doubt about Biden’s golfing abilities, claiming that despite Biden’s reported 6.7 handicap, the current president wouldn’t be able to break 100 on the scorecard. Trump’s challenge was a continuation of the lighthearted yet competitive banter that began during the first 2024 presidential debate, where both politicians traded jabs over their golfing skills.
Donald Trump’s latest golf challenge to Joe Biden
Donald Trump has never shied away from a challenge, especially when it involves his favorite sport. The former president, who has long touted his golfing accomplishments, seemed particularly eager to test Biden’s skills.
“I offered him [Joe Biden] a million dollars. He said he’s a 6 [handicap], I said ‘you’re not a 60.’ He’s not a 60,” Trump quipped in the YouTube video, doubling down on his skepticism. “So, I said, ‘I’ll give you a million dollars if you can break 100.’ I said, ‘a million, a million if you can break 100.’ Now a 6 can break 100 easily, but he can’t.”
Despite Donald Trump’s confident claims, Biden reportedly declined the challenge. While the reasons for Biden’s refusal are not explicitly clear, the current president has been known to enjoy golf but has not publicly embraced the sport to the same extent as his predecessor.
Donald Trump’s latest challenge to Joe Biden is just one in a series of public stunts that have kept the former president in the spotlight, particularly when it comes to his golf game. Trump, who boasts a handicap of 2.5 according to the United States Golf Association (USGA), has often been at the center of golf-related controversies and claims.
This ongoing rivalry between Donald Trump and Joe Biden over their golf skills first gained national attention during the June 2024 presidential debate. Both men, known for their competitive natures, took the opportunity to tout their physical and mental sharpness, using golf as a metaphor for their respective abilities to lead the country.
Donald Trump has repeatedly pointed to his success in club championships as evidence of his golfing prowess:
“I just won two club championships—not even senior,” Trump bragged during the debate. “Two regular club championships. To do that, you have to be fairly smart, and you have to hit the ball far. But he doesn’t. He can’t drive a ball past 50 yards.”
Joe Biden, who has been golfing since his time as vice president, wasn’t shy about responding. He challenged Donald Trump to a driving contest, humorously suggesting that the former president carry his own golf bag:
“I got my handicap when I was vice president down to a six,” Biden said. “By the way, I told you before, I’m happy to play golf with you if you carry your own bag. Think you can do it?”
Donald Trump’s challenges and claims about his golf game are nothing new. Over the years, the former president has become known for his often exaggerated stories and boasts about his golfing achievements. From declaring himself the winner of club championships to claiming extraordinary feats on the course, Trump’s relationship with golf is as much about showmanship as it is about skill.
In March 2024, Donald Trump’s golfing abilities were again thrust into the limelight when a close associate claimed the former president had shot a remarkable 70 during a round of golf, besting two professional golfers.
While such stories are met with skepticism by many, they serve to bolster Trump’s image as a formidable competitor on the golf course.
However, Trump’s reputation in the golfing world isn’t without controversy. His tendency to bend the rules of the game, taking mulligans and repositioning his ball, has earned him a reputation as a less-than-honest player among some circles. Despite this, Trump’s passion for the sport and his competitive spirit remain undiminished.
As the back-and-forth between Trump and Biden continues, the golf community—and the public—watches with interest. Whether or not Biden will ever take Trump up on his million-dollar offer remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Donald Trump’s love of the game and his flair for the dramatic will keep this rivalry alive, both on and off the course.