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Donald Trump golf cheating controversy

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Donald Trump announced victories in the Senior and Super Senior Men’s Club Championships at his Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, posting a two-under-par 70. Trump defended the wins on Truth Social, stating, “It’s called TALENT, and I have it, and they don’t!” The announcement drew immediate skepticism from club members and media. Member Scott McConnell remarked, “No one like that can win a senior club championship in any universe,” while social media users debated his unconventional, open-stance stroke. Sportswriter Rick Reilly intensified the criticism, labeling Trump a “massive golf cheat” during an interview with MS NOW. Reilly described Trump’s “pancake swing” and alleged that caddies assist by moving balls closer to the green. Reilly further argued that such behavior reflects broader character concerns, suggesting that if Trump cheats at golf, he may also “cheat the country, cheat in elections, cheat on his wives and his taxes.” Additional reports have cited a former caddie who claimed staff members were specifically tasked with ensuring Trump achieved the lowest possible scores to secure tournament wins. ~~These allegations contribute to a long-standing narrative regarding Trump’s integrity and his self-declared tally of over 40 club titles.~~ Following the Bedminster wins, Trump secured another victory at the annual ‘caddies’ day’ tournament at Trump National Golf Club ~~Westchester in Briarcliff Manor, New York. This event featured an 18-hole format pairing members with the club’s caddies. Following this win, Trump~~ Westchester, where he reportedly provided a $25,000 bonus to ~~be shared among~~ the caddying staff. ~~White House assistant press secretary Olivia Wales confirmed~~ Recent scrutiny has reignited older allegations, including claims from boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya. In 2016, De La Hoya accused Trump of violating rules during a round in Los Angeles by moving his ball from the ~~Westchester victory.~~ rough to the fairway, failing to count strokes in water hazards, and using a golf cart to reposition his ball. De La Hoya stated, “Golf is a gentleman’s sport. You don’t lie about your score; you don’t lie about moving your ball.” Trump has consistently denied all accusations of cheating.

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