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MORNING GLORY: President Trump’s triple bogey

But he could still win the match

By Hugh Hewitt Fox News

Published August 4, 2026 5:00am EDT

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Pardon the extended analogy ahead, but as President Donald Trump is easily the best golfer among all presidents, it plays well.

Don’t believe me about the best golfer assessment? Ask ChatGPT or any AI agent. It isn’t even remotely a close question.

Having been a caddy since 1966, I’ve carried lots of clubs, raked plenty of traps and held many pins. "Pipeline Joe Day" was the best senior I’ve ever caddied for, and he earned his nickname among the golf gophers because he drove 16 or 17 out of 18 fairways or greens well into his 80s, but as he lost distance when he crossed over the octogenarian mark, the birdies mostly went away. Even the best short games among seniors can save par but won’t make many birdies.

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President Trump can routinely shave a stroke off of par on any given hole, and it wouldn’t surprise if there is an eagle or two every month of rounds.

But, as no golfer is perfect, the president is bound to have had some awful rounds and some very bad holes. Not "Tin Cup" Kevin Costner bad, but bad. He must go "OB" on his drive at least occasionally, and a three putt on top of hitting three off the tee… well, that’s usually triple bogey land for even very good amateurs and most pros.

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