Donald Trump’s love for golf is well known, as he owns several high-end courses around the world and often is seen teeing it up during his down time.
But a recent claim by the U.S. president that this week’s Ryder Cup in New York wouldn’t be happening without him has rubbed some golf fans the wrong way.
The biennial event — which pits teams of the top golfers from the U.S. and Europe against other — will be taking place at Bethpage Black on Long Island starting on Thursday.
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According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, however, it’s only still set to take place because of an executive order preventing a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike, which was signed by Trump.
The order reportedly establishes an emergency bo