Donald Trump secured victories in both the club and senior championships at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey this past weekend, according to reports.
Trump, 80, reportedly achieved a score of 2-under-par 70 on the course, which has a par of 72. This marks another addition to his claimed tally of over 40 golf victories across his properties. Footage circulated online showing Trump receiving applause in front of a club leaderboard, with a caption indicating he had won two trophies. This reported score follows a similar achievement last year, when a scorecard published by the White House claimed Trump had a 3-under-par 69 at the same annual tournament.
During his visit to New Jersey, Trump was also seen greeting U.S. troops. However, observers noted that he was still wearing his golf glove while interacting with military personnel, a detail that drew criticism on social media platforms. Users on X, formerly Twitter, commented on the perceived disrespect of the gesture.
Trump has frequently spoken about his golfing abilities, stating, "I've played a lot, and I've played well. There are very few people who can beat me in golf." His performance and reported scores have, however, drawn skepticism from critics and sports journalists over the years, with some questioning the accuracy of his claimed wins.
This golf outing occurred shortly after Trump announced via Truth Social that he had called off potential strikes on Iran, stating the decision was contingent on being able to rapidly negotiate a deal with the Islamic Republic. He mentioned that while he was prepared to launch an attack, he halted the action in hopes of reaching a peace agreement. Reports suggested that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged Trump to de-escalate the situation amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Trump's statement indicated that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had requested a hold on the attack, citing progress toward an agreement that would include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear program.