A 10-second golf clip has the internet in an uproar—and Donald Trump is at the center of it. The video, filmed during his Scottish getaway, appears to show one of Trump’s caddies discreetly dropping a ball before the former president plays it. Shared by PatriotTakes, the footage has sparked fresh accusations that Trump cheats at golf, a claim that’s followed him for years.
Social media reactions ranged from mockery to outrage. “This is so embarrassing!” one user wrote, while another quipped, “North Korean-level cult behavior to defend this.” Even critics who shrugged off the incident as trivial—like The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols—noted the irony of Trump’s supporters bending over backward to explain it away.
Trump’s relationship with golf has long been contentious. Former Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly once detailed his “unhinged” playing style, including demanding mulligans and inventing rules. Trump’s team has brushed off such claims, with spokesperson Steven Cheung dismissing critics as jealous.
The controversy overshadowed Trump’s diplomatic meetings in the UK, where he awkwardly insulted London Mayor Sadiq Khan—unaware PM Keir Starmer was Khan’s ally. Starmer’s quick defense (“He’s a friend of mine”) did little to deter Trump, who repeated his criticism.
With the golf video still trending, one question lingers: Does this latest incident really surprise anyone?
