In an unprecedented move that has captured the attention of both political and sports enthusiasts, former President Donald Trump has challenged current President Joe Biden to an 18-hole golf match. The stakes are high, with Trump offering a $1 million donation to a charity of Biden’s choice if he loses.
Trump, a well-known avid golfer, made the challenge at a rally held at his Doral golf course in Florida. “I am formally challenging Crooked Joe to an 18-hole golf match at Doral’s Blue Monster, one of the world’s premier tournament golf courses,” Trump announced. “This could become one of the most-viewed sporting events ever, potentially surpassing the Ryder Cup or the Masters.”
Adding to the spectacle, Trump stated he would give Biden 10 strokes a side, totaling 20 strokes. “That’s a lot,” Trump emphasized. “And if he wins, I’ll donate $1 million to a charity of his choice, any charity he selects. But I bet he won’t accept the challenge.”
The challenge is rooted in a heated debate over the two leaders’ golf handicaps. During a previous encounter, Trump boasted about his two club championships and claimed that Biden could not drive a ball 50 yards. In response, Biden asserted that he had lowered his handicap to six during his vice presidency, though he later corrected it to eight.
Biden’s campaign was quick to dismiss Trump’s proposal. Spokesperson James Singer responded with a sharp rebuke, “Donald Trump hasn’t been seen in public for 12 days, now he’s inviting fictional serial killers to dinner, teasing lil’ Marco Rubio, praising Project 2025 architect Tom Homan, and challenging the President of the United States to golf. Joe Biden is too busy leading the country and protecting global freedoms to entertain Donald Trump’s strange antics.”
The prospect of a Trump-Biden golf match has intrigued many, including reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. He has offered to host the match, saying, “Let’s resolve this entire handicap dispute; I’ll host the golf match on my YouTube channel.”
The debate over golf handicaps has highlighted the personalities and competitiveness of both men. Trump, whose handicap has been recorded as low as 2.5, dismissed Biden’s claim as “the biggest lie of all.” This ongoing rivalry has entertained their supporters and sparked discussions on social media and sports platforms.
While the Biden campaign remains focused on the president’s duties, the challenge has raised questions about the accessibility and elitism of golf. An article from Morningstar.com discussed how golf is often seen as a sport for the affluent, with significant barriers to entry due to costs associated with greens fees, club memberships, and equipment. The potential match between Trump and Biden could further this perception.
Despite the political jabs and media frenzy, whether Biden will accept the challenge remains. Biden’s camp maintains that the president’s priorities lie elsewhere. “We could challenge Donald Trump to create jobs, but he lost 3 million. We could challenge him to confront Putin, but he bowed to him,” campaign spokesperson Singer remarked. “Donald Trump is a liar, a convict, and a fraud who only looks out for himself — typical behavior.”
As the political and sports worlds collide, this potential golf match could become a landmark event, drawing comparisons to other high-profile sporting spectacles. Whether it will happen remains uncertain, but the buzz surrounding it continues to grow.