Bryson DeChambeau Seen Playing Golf at 'TPC White House'
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It is not news that President Donald Trump and top professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau share a close bond. Their friendship has played out on golf courses across the country, with the two often spotted teeing it up together.
DeChambeau's viral "break 50" challenge with Trump during the U.S. presidential elections now has 15 million views, revealing just how much the pairs golf chemistry resonates with fans.
Bryson DeChambeau was seen playing golf at the White House. (White House/X)
Bryson DeChambeau was seen playing golf at the White House. (White House/X)
But it does not stop with the video. The LIV Golf pro has also played casual rounds with Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, even praising her game and calling it "pure skill."
Trump, too, highlighted DeChambeau's talent, frequently praising the golfer's performance in various tournaments.
Despite their close ties, it had been a while since the two were last seen playing together—until Sunday.
That reunion quickly gained traction when golf journalist Dan Rapaport shared a post on X, captioning it, "More like TPC White House with those soft ass greens."
More like TPC White House with those soft ass greens https://t.co/eFQBz7q4TL — Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) June 2, 2025
Earlier in the day, the two-time U.S. Open champion had also joined Trump at his golf course in Washington, D.C., where the president complimented Bryson's monster driving ability.
"Bryson's a great guy, he's a great golfer, he's probably the number one golfer now," Trump said.
"I always consider myself a reasonably long hitter, and then I play with him, and I go home, and I say, my wife says, 'Are you as long as Bryson? I said, 'Yeah, sort of, pretty close.' It's not close."
Wrapping up the outing, the White House official X account posted a photo DeChambeau was shaking hands with the 47th president.
Bryson Isn't the Only Pro Golfer in Trump's Circle
The president's relationships in the golf world run deep, including with Tiger Woods.
Trump has been a pillar of support for Woods, especially when the 15-time major winner's mother passed away. Woods also earned Trump's seal of approval after news surfaced of his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the president's former daughter-in-law.
"I love Tiger, and I love Vanessa," he said during a media briefing. He also expressed his desire for their happiness, stating:
"I'm very happy for both. I just let them both be happy. Let them both be happy. They're both great."
Kai Trump, 18, was also spotted swinging clubs alongside Rory McIlroy in one of her YouTube golf videos.
Rory McIlroy and Kai Trump talk on the on the ninth green prior to The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 12, 2025, in La Jolla, California.
Rory McIlroy and Kai Trump talk on the on the ninth green prior to The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 12, 2025, in La Jolla, California.
Photo byTrump's influence in the golf world was also prominent during Public Investment Fund, the main investor in LIV Golf, merger discussions.
In February, he hosted a White House meeting with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan, aiming to push the stalled deal forward.
The 2023 announced merger remains incomplete.
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