Donald Trump golf video: Golf ball dropped in front of bunker in Scotland after bulletproof buggy debuted
Mr Trump, a renowned golf lover and course owner, has a reputation for winning. However, that reputation is also marred by speculation that his game is improved through tactics that some might call cheating.
The US President owns two golf courses in Scotland. Trump Turnberry, a hotel and resort in Ayr, and Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire.
Around meeting EU officials, Mr Trump enjoyed a hit on the course during his three-day visit. However, a video of a casual round has got the internet talking.
In the video, Mr Trump can be seen driving his golf buggy as two caddies approach a sand bunker where the US President's ball was near.
As they approach, a new golf ball is dropped by one of the caddies, presumably in a better position for Mr Trump and his score.
Author Richard Hanania reshared the video online, saying: 'We are living in North Korea'.
'Oh my God this is so pathetic,' he wrote on X.
'Trump's cronies drop the golf ball in front of him. He pretends to notice it at that spot.'
'Trump working hard to bring down grocery prices,' another page wrote.
'Trump has to cheat at his own course,' said another.
Mentioning Mr Trump's impressive golfing history, another user wrote: 'This is how you win 30 club championships.'
It wasn't the only part of Mr Trump's golf outing to make headlines.
Following Mr Trump on the course was a vehicle now dubbed 'Golf Force One', a fully armoured, and reportedly bulletproof, golf buggy.
Mr Trump has not yet been inside the armoured buggy, instead opting to drive himself around in a regular one.
It is the first appearance of 'Golf Force One' but one that may be welcomed by the US President's security team.
On September 2024, an attempt on Mr Trump's life was made when shots were fired at Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach, Florida.
Ryan Wesley Routh was later arrested and charged over the alleged plot to kill Mr Trump.
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