United States President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club this weekend, and while many will absolutely disagree with the 80-year-old’s potential to overshadow the event, two-time major champion Xander Schauffele has come out with a surprisingly positive take on the President taking time to support the US players. Schauffele isn’t just welcoming the President’s appearance, he’s straight up calling it “awesome.”
The President’s Unexpected Golf Tour Continues
Let’s be real, Donald Trump has become a regular fixture at major golf events. We saw him at the 2025 Ryder Cup, and he was just at the Irish Open a couple of weeks ago. Now, he’s set to be at Medinah, and look, the guy’s a divisive figure, probably as much as anyone in the world. So, yeah, it’s fair to say a lot of folks might not be thrilled about him potentially taking the spotlight away from the players. But Schauffele, man, he’s got a different perspective. He thinks it is “awesome” that our president loves golf and genuinely wants to attend the Presidents Cup as a fan this week. Schauffele even joked about the whole security situation. He referenced Trump’s previous appearance at Bethpage, quipping, “I’m sure Secret Service wasn’t pumped that he made an early announcement on where he’s going to be (laughter).” But he quickly added they would “do a nice job of keeping him safe” and reiterated his core point: “But, yeah, it’s awesome that our president loves golf and supports the USA.”
Sports: A Chance to Unite?
Schauffele is adamant that this shouldn’t devolve into a political circus. He believes this event, this sport, can be a prime example of bringing the country together, no matter what your political leanings are. “Yeah. It’s nice for sports to bring people together,” Schauffele stated. He sees it as going back to what sports were originally meant for, even when you have fierce rivalries between teams. His point is clear: “But if players and people can kind of gather under one flag in a sport, it is pretty awesome, and luckily we’re able to do that in golf.” You gotta respect that viewpoint. It’s about rallying behind the team, pure and simple. Trump watched the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in 2025, and the US team didn’t exactly put on a stellar performance then. This time around, Brandt Snedeker’s team is heading into Medinah as heavy favorites. They’re definitely looking to deliver the kind of showing that gives President Trump, and frankly, all US fans, plenty to cheer about this weekend.
The Presidents Cup kicks off this weekend at Medinah Country Club. With Brandt Snedeker’s squad being the clear favorites, the pressure is on to perform. Will Schauffele’s vision of unity through sport play out, and will the US team deliver a dominant performance, or will the conversation be dominated by events off the course? Let’s hope for some epic golf and a lot to celebrate for the USA!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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