Even Hall of Fame athletes are surprised by President Donald Trump’s golf game.
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been spotted golfing with Trump since August 2020 and talked about his experience playing with Trump in a post on X Monday.
“For those asking who won in golf between me and [Trump] — let’s just say President Trump is REALLY GOOD and a competitor,” Favre wrote.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (4) calls signals during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., Nov. 18, 2007. (Jeff Hanisch/USA Today Sports)
When Trump and Favre played golf in 2020, Trump praised the former quarterback’s golfing skills.
“Brett LOVES Wisconsin, Mississippi and Minnesota. A great golfer – hits it LONG!” Trump wrote on X, then known as Twitter.
The duo played at Trump’s National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey on July 25, 2020.
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Donald Trump golfs ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, NJ on August 9, 2023. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
“He was as nice and engaging as he could possibly be, given the type of stress he’s under,” Favre said in an interview with Pakinomist at the time. “But I will say this: I respect the office of the President of the United States, regardless of who is in office. Had Barack Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton, anybody in my era, had they asked me to play golf, I certainly would have jumped at the chance, simply because, regardless of what they believe, just to be asked is an honor.”
At the time, Favre added that he was “very impressed” with Trump’s golf game.
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre speaks in front of former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, at a campaign rally at the Resch Center on Oct. 30, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
“We had a couple of holes where we picked up, no scores were put in, but for the most part he can play,” Favre said. “He hits the ball very well, and I’ll tell you, he’s a fast golfer, too. Sometimes I’d have a 140-yard shot and he’s up there on the green with his putter, ready to go.”
Trump has also played golf with Tom Brady, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson and Johnny Damon.
