President Trump attended the third round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster on Saturday, August 8.
The President of the United States, who has been supportive of both LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, rocked a white USA hat, white golf polo and blue golf slacks while driving around the golf course.
However, as the Daily Beast notes, President Trump’s right arm looked “heavily” bruised in a new golf course photo.
“With his forearms exposed by a polo shirt, Trump revealed bruises of varying sizes, alongside what looked to be a couple of scrapes. Trump also sported Band-Aids on a couple of fingers of his right hand, which he rested on his knee while squinting forward at the route ahead. While Trump is known for suspicious bruising, usually it’s the president’s hands—not arm—which draw attention,” the outlet reported.
Aug 8, 2026; Bedminster, New Jersey, USA; President Donald Trump attends the third round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images© Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images
Karoline Leavitt, President Trump’s press secretary, previously blamed his bruising – which was mostly limited to his hands – on how many people he meets and greets.
“President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history,” Leavitt told the Daily Beast late last year.
The bruising appears to be spreading, though.
Fans weigh in on the golf course injury photo
“All older people get bruised quite easily. I am 80 also and all I need do, is bump into something a little to hard. When I was on a low dose Aspirin regimen it happened a little more frequently now not so much,” one fan added.
“What is the big deal? He is 80 years old, and likely on some sort of medication that thins his blood, which makes bruising more common. It’s just a fact of life for many people his age. I’m younger than him, but bruise easily due to my heart medication and daily aspirin,” another shared.
“Bruising isn’t part of being old. Something causes it and it’s not just being old. I was born during the Korean War and I don’t have brushing as a common issue. My wife is two years older and she doesn’t either,” another wrote.
“It’s the beginning of the month. He seems to be getting some kind of IV treatment every month. Wonder what it is…,” another speculated.
President Trump isn’t stepping aside from his love of golf, though, that’s for sure.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Aug 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.