U.S. Vice President JD Vance has become an internet sensation after footage emerged of him four-putting at President Donald Trump’s golf course in Turnberry, Scotland.
Trump is a passionate golfer and has allegedly dedicated around 20 percent of his second presidency to the sport. Vance chose to play at Trump’s course during a UK vacation, coming shortly after the U.S. President visited Scotland and faced accusations of cheating at his Turnberry resort.
Video captured Vance battling with his putting during the round, with one particular clip showing him requiring four attempts after reaching the green. Golf etiquette typically calls for a maximum of two putts, making four strokes a catastrophe.
Trump regularly appears on golf courses, with his talents earning acclaim from icons like Jack Nicklaus. Vance’s golfing prowess remains less documented, though his disastrous four-putt certainly didn’t enhance his reputation.
“Oh man, I can’t vote for him now,” one supporter quipped on X, referencing speculation that Vance may seek the presidency when Trump’s second term concludes in 2028. “Well, he’s not a golfer like Trump,” another commented.
“Lol, he’s trash,” one user posted. Nevertheless, Vance garnered considerable backing as fellow golfers empathized with his putting catastrophe.
“I finally feel represented in politics,” one supporter jested. “I’ve never related to a Vice President more,” another responded.
“Four-putt with a gimme, truly a man of the people,” one observer declared. While Vance didn’t demonstrate his abilities, golfing legend Nicklaus indicated that Trump ranks among the top celebrity players he’s encountered.
Nicklaus has played alongside multiple presidents throughout his career, but Trump distinguishes himself from the rest. “Well, the ones I’ve played with, actually, Trump is probably the best player,” Nicklaus told Bloomberg. “Trump plays pretty well. He plays a little bit like I do.
“He doesn’t really ever finish many holes. But he can hit the ball, and he goes out and plays and just enjoys it. But he’s won several club championships. He can play.”
Nicklaus then remembered his rounds with former presidents Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton. “Gerald Ford, I must have played 50 rounds with Ford,” Nicklaus added.
“I used to play with him at the AT&T [Pebble Beach Pro-Am] every year. And Ford was a 13 handicap, but he played to a 13 handicap. Clinton, I never knew what Clinton might do. He might play to a 10, or he might play to a 30. But he had a nice golf swing.
“All these guys enjoyed playing golf. I don’t think any one of them really were very serious about the game. But they all enjoyed playing, and it’s good for the game of golf to have the president of the United States say, you know, this is my game.”
