Tiger Woods Calls Rory McIlroy the Best Driver in Golf, Says Donald Trump
In a recent YouTube video titled Playing Golf with President Trump, former US President Donald Trump shared an exciting revelation about golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. While enjoying a round of golf with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, the 45th and 47th Commander-in-Chief discussed the nuances of a perfect golf swing and the skills of top players.
During their conversation, Trump mentioned that Tiger Woods regards Rory McIlroy as the "best driver" of a golf ball he has ever seen. "Rory’s got a great swing," Trump stated. "Tiger told me that Rory is the best driver he’s seen. For Tiger to say that is incredible because he’s great at everything. But he said Rory’s the greatest driver he’s encountered."
Trump’s passion for golf is well-known, and when his 18-year-old granddaughter asked him to name his favorite golfers, he found it tough to choose just one. "I love Tiger, Jack [Nicklaus], and Gary Player," he said. "They are all amazing athletes. I also think Bryson [DeChambeau] is fantastic, and Scottie [Scheffler] is going to be great too."
Kai Trump, the eldest daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa, is making a name for herself in the golfing world. Currently in her final year at a private school in Miami, she has already secured partnerships with well-known brands like Accelerator Active Energy, Leaf Trading Cards, and TaylorMade Golf. With an impressive social media presence boasting over six million followers—1.8 million on Instagram, 3.2 million on TikTok, and 1.7 million on YouTube—her NIL (name, image, and likeness) valuation is estimated at around £895,000, positioning her among the highest-earning female student-athletes alongside LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne and WNBA star Flaujae Johnson.
In the hour-long video, Kai shared that she and her grandfather have enjoyed golfing together for "years," making it their favorite way to bond. Trump’s leisurely golf outings have become a hallmark of his presidential image. His recent praise for Rory McIlroy comes after a cheeky message from McIlroy and his European teammates following their impressive Ryder Cup victory in September. Under Captain Luke Donald, Team Europe became only the fifth European team to win the Ryder Cup on US soil, triumphing by a score of 15 to 13 at Bethpage Black in New York.
During their celebratory moments, the European players sent Trump a playful video message, with McIlroy filming as they chanted, "Are you watching, Donald Trump?" In response, Trump posted on Truth Social, "Yes, I’m watching. Congratulations."
This engaging exchange between Trump, Woods, and McIlroy highlights the camaraderie and respect shared among some of golf’s greatest players, emphasizing the impact of their legacy on the sport.
