Biden Team Responds To Trump Golf Request
Hold on to your golf hats because the political world just got a whole lot sportier. Former President Donald Trump has thrown down the gauntlet in a way only he can—by challenging President Joe Biden to a golf match with a $1 million charitable wager.
At a rally held at his Doral course in South Florida, Trump extended the challenge with his characteristic flair. “I’m also officially challenging crooked Joe to an 18-hole golf match right here on Doral’s Blue Monster, considered one of the greatest tournament golf courses anywhere in the world, one of the great courses of the world,” Trump announced on Tuesday.
He even offered Biden a 10-stroke advantage on each side, making it a total of 20 strokes. Trump confidently declared, “If he wins, I will give the charity of his choice, any charity of his choice, $1 million. And I’ll bet you he doesn’t take the offer.”
The challenge follows a heated debate where golf handicaps became a surprising point of contention. Trump boasted about winning two club championships and questioned Biden’s claim of having a golf handicap as low as six during his vice presidency, later corrected to eight. Trump, whose handicap has been recorded as low as 2.5, called Biden’s claim “the biggest lie.”
Biden’s spokesperson, James Singer, responded sharply to Trump’s challenge. “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,” Singer said in a statement. He continued by criticizing Trump’s record on job creation, his stance on Russia, and his adherence to the law. “Joe Biden doesn’t have time for Donald Trump’s weird antics — he’s busy leading America and defending the free world,” Singer concluded, calling Trump a “liar, a convict, and a fraud only out for himself.”
The golf feud has already caught the public’s attention, especially after their debate on June 2 in Atlanta, which went viral when the candidates clashed over their golfing abilities. Trump asserted Biden couldn’t drive a ball 50 yards, while Biden claimed to have improved his handicap significantly during his vice presidency.
Interestingly, reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has offered to help settle the debate by hosting the match on his YouTube channel, adding another layer of intrigue to this already fascinating challenge.
Trump’s challenge is not just about the game; it’s about optics, legacy, and a test of vigor—qualities often scrutinized in presidential candidates. While Biden’s team has dismissed the challenge as a distraction from more serious issues, the offer remains on the table. If accepted, it could become one of the most-watched sporting events, potentially rivaling major golf tournaments in viewership.
Trump’s courses, including Doral and Bedminster, have hosted significant events like the LIV championship, making them fitting venues for such a high-profile match. Whether or not Biden accepts the challenge, this development adds an unexpected twist to the political landscape, blending sports with politics in a way that only this era of American politics could.