Overview
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he shot a two-under 70 to win the senior and super-senior titles at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster and shared video of a chip he called the “winning shot” and of receiving two trophies.
- Social media and news outlets immediately renewed accusations that Trump has cheated on the course after users circulated older footage from July 2025 that critics say shows a caddie improving his lie or otherwise assisting his ball placement.
- No complete, independently verified scorecard or third-party tournament record has been produced for the round, and published accounts list different totals for his self-reported club championships, roughly between 40 and 43 across his properties.
- Supporters include at least one Bedminster member who publicly defended Trump’s ability, while critics and sportswriter Rick Reilly cited long-running allegations and past incidents that have framed skepticism of his repeated, self-publicized victories.
- The episode reinforces broader scrutiny of a president who frequently publicizes wins at courses he owns and who has spent many days in office on the links, raising questions about record transparency and how club tournaments are administered when the host is also the competitor.