This past weekend, former President of the United States Donald Trump was photographed celebrating a hole-in-one alongside a few familiar faces: Ernie Els, Ken Duke, Gene Sauers and Mike Goodes.
The group was playing at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Most golf fans will recognize Els, winner of 19 PGA Tour events, including four major championships, but the other three are all regulars on the PGA Tour Champions.
On the par-3 7th hole, Trump reported he struck a 5-iron, “which sailed magnificently into a rather strong wind, with approximately 5 feet of cut.” The ball bounced twice, hit the flagstick and dropped, according to Trump’s official confirmation statement.
Social media was abuzz following the initial reports from Tim Swain, the Republican running for Senate in South Carolina.
🚨TRUMP JUST MADE A HOLE-IN-ONE! pic.twitter.com/89lrgsGkjT
— Tim Swain (@SwainForSenate) March 26, 2022
Trump’s office confirmed the ace with a statement and video.
NEW!
President Donald J. Trump:
“Many people are asking, so I’ll give it to you now, it is 100% true…” pic.twitter.com/Rzu7DI9DfW
— Liz Harrington (@realLizUSA) March 28, 2022
— Liz Harrington (@realLizUSA) March 28, 2022
After the round, Els and others congratulated the former president on his accomplishment.
Great shot on Saturday 45! Fun to watch the ball roll in for a hole-in-one.
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) March 29, 2022
