Donald Trump, at 80 years old, claims another astounding achievement on the golf course. Despite being known for a flat golf swing and less than stellar chipping skills, the former president insists he shot a 70 at his Bedminster course in New Jersey. He boasts victories in both the senior (over 50) and super senior (over 60) categories, shooting 10 strokes below his age. Critics are skeptical due to his history of questionable claims.
Trump’s History of Golf Achievements
Trump has been vocal about his golf accomplishments for over two decades, often making bold claims. In 2000, he shared with me that he had won 12 club championships. This revelation came while we were at Trump National outside New York City. However, his golf performance suggested otherwise, as he appeared to be a 7 handicap player, not typical of someone winning multiple club championships. Nevertheless, Trump had his explanation for these victories: each time he acquired or established a new course, he played the first round alone and declared himself the winner.
An Increasing Number
By 2013, Trump claimed to have won 18 championships, even posting this online while throwing criticism at his rival Mark Cuban. Verifying these victories proved challenging. Instances emerged where Trump declared himself a winner without substantial evidence, such as calling in winning scores from other courses or disregarding the actual winner’s name.
26 to 36 Championships: A Progression
Fast forward to 2024, and Trump’s bragging count reached 26 championships. In just a single year, this number jumped to 36. Notably, during this period, there was scarce evidence or willing witnesses to confirm these victories. Remarkably, Trump claimed to have won titles even when he was physically absent, such as being at a funeral or overseas during the supposed events. His prowess reached new heights with his 2025 claim of winning 36 championships. Perhaps he invented competitions at home or found trophies on sale; who’s to say?
The Latest Claims of Victory
On Thanksgiving of the previous year, Trump mentioned over a video call to soldiers his triumph of 38 championships. Interestingly, these victories allegedly occurred without the clubs publicizing them, and Trump himself had not formally mentioned them before. He expressed regret about not being able to practice more and hinted he could have secured even more wins.
Current Standings
Recently, Trump added to his accolades with an impressive 2-under 70 at Bedminster. However, obtaining verification for this score proved difficult. According to insiders, there may be techniques employed to ensure his success. For instance, caddies might assist by improving lies or deeming certain putts unnecessary. Thus, his championship count now stands at 40, and some argue it could be as high as 43. The possibility remains open for further increases, perhaps even eyeing prestigious tournaments like the Masters. In any case, at 80, Trump’s golf game certainly sparks conversations.