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Trump Wins Bedminster Golf Championship, Critics Claim Self-Favor

8/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump won championship at Bedminster on August 2, 2026, carding a 70.
He posted the win on Truth Social, bragging about his talent with little practice, while a video showed a crowd.
At Bedminster he shook hands with U.S. Armed Forces members wearing his glove, prompting online mockery.
Golf Monthly said Trump visited his courses 125 times by that Sunday.
Critics said he wins on his courses.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump won championship at Bedminster on August 2, 2026, carding a 70.
He posted the win on Truth Social, bragging about his talent with little practice, while a video showed a crowd.
At Bedminster he shook hands with U.S. Armed Forces members wearing his glove, prompting online mockery.
Golf Monthly said Trump visited his courses 125 times by that Sunday.
Critics said he wins on his courses.