While Donald Trump is an avid golfer, he’s also been accused of being a cheat.

Now, shock footage has emerged that appears to catch Trump red-handed when it comes to bending the rules around the golf course to his advantage.

Donald Trump’s relationship with golf dates back to attending Fordham University in 1964. It was there that the love affair began.

He’s gone on to own and develop a number of courses and plays regularly, even as president. He even released a book all about golf, sharing tips from some of the world’s top professionals and teachers on how to “think your game better, when to swing hard, and how to foster a love of the game that will transcend setbacks.”

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In it, Trump writes: “For me and millions of people – men, women, young and old around the world – golf is more than a game. It is a passion.”

But while that love is not in question, Trump’s actual ability on the golf course is.

Donald Trump’s Golfing Ability Constantly Questioned

Several big sports stars, including England captain Harry Kane, UFC star Bo Nickal, and even golf legend Tiger Woods have all spoken positively of Trump’s golfing ability. However, others claim that the business mogul-turned-president regularly cheats when out on the course.

Sportswriter Rick Reilly wrote a whole book on how Trump cheats at golf. This included an anecdote, citing golfing icon Gary Player, who, when told by Trump he’d won 18 championships, replied: “I told him that if anyone beats him, he kicks them out. So, he had to win.”

It goes further than that, though, with Reilly writing: “Trump doesn’t just cheat at golf. He throws it, boots it, and moves fit. He lies about his lies. He fudges and foozles and fluffs. At Winged Foot, where Trump is a member, the caddies got so used to seeing him kick his ball back onto the fairway they came up with a nickname for him: ‘Pele’.“

Even the late US senator Lindsey Graham suggested that while some say you might outdrive Trump, “you’re not going to outdrive his caddy.” And now, footage has emerged appearing to prove Graham’s point.

The footage, that was originally posted last year but has since resurfaced on social media, shows Trump pulling up to a bunker in a buggy.

He’s flanked by two caddies, one of which is dressed in blue who, while walking, uses the natural back and forth of his arms to effortlessly drop a golf ball behind him without breaking stride. The clip is only 11 seconds long, with it not clear if Trump does then play the dropped ball, but it still appears to be pretty damning, with the president looking as if he’s about to set himself with it for his next shot.

The original post, shared in July 2025, has 2.2 million views with the caption reading: “Trump’s caddie was caught dropping a ball in the rough for him. USA taxpayers paying $20 million for a Scotland trip, so that Trump can score cheat at his golf.”

The re-shared post has already amassed a further 1.1 million views itself.

In one of the strangest news stories of the summer, a Turkish sports journalist has reportedly been arrested for his claims involving Jamal Musiala.

The summer transfer window is often referred to as the silly season for the many wild rumours that appear, linking players to clubs in unlikely moves that never happen. Although every now and then, an unexpected deal is completed with eye-watering amounts of money involved.

One interesting rumour, for example, has seen Bayern Munich star Musiala linked with Turkish club Galatasaray. However, claims made around that potential transfer have sparked some very real legal issues for one journalist.

Jamal Musiala Transfer Rumours Lead to Arrest

According to reports in Turkey, journalist Burhan Can Terzi has been detained after claiming that German midfielder Musiala would move this summer in a transfer from Bayern to Galatasaray. His arrest was made on alleged charges of “publicly disseminating misleading information.”

Terzi, who covers football as a reporter in İstanbul, is said to have been detained in an investigation launched by İstanbul’s Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. His legal issues came after Galatasaray denied the truth of his claims.

Despite the Turkish club rubbishing the report, Terzi refused to back down and reportedly responded: “I’m putting my life on the line [for this story].” It’s said that Galatasaray have not lodged any official complaint, but fans accused him of misleading the public, with the journalist continuing to make false statements.

After those complaints from football supporters, the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office opened an investigation. Eye-opening footage has now emerged online, as it appears to show Terzi being led away by local police enforcement.

Turkish Journalist Arrested as Galatasaray Statement Denies Transfer Claim

Terzi is said to have made the initial report on 26 July. Galatasaray then moved to deny the report five days later. Without directly naming any journalist, they completely dismissed any claims relating to a transfer between Musiala and Galatasaray as “an attempt to create a perception aimed at discrediting our club’s transfer operations.”

A statement from the Turkish giants read:

The case marks the first time the disinformation law has been applied to sports reporting.

A brief off-mic exchange between CM Punk and Kevin Owens on the latest episode of WWE SmackDown has added another layer of intensity to what is likely to become one of WWE’s most compelling rivalries.

Now, a video posted on X is doing the rounds showing exactly what was said between the two Superstars in the middle of the ring when they weren’t talking directly down the microphone to those in attendance and those watching on TV around the world.

The video captures the two wrestlers engaged in a heated conversation, with the tension between them appearing unmistakably personal. What makes the clip particularly intriguing, however, is that the exchange takes place away from the polished presentation of a traditional wrestling promo, giving fans a glimpse of the animosity that exists beneath the scripted spectacle.

Kevin Owens Returns to Set Up CM Punk Feud

The timing could hardly be more significant. Kevin Owens recently returned to WWE after a lengthy absence and immediately established himself as the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship. His victory at SummerSlam set up a championship match against CM Punk, who had recently returned himself and reclaimed the WWE Championship.

Their confrontation on SmackDown made clear that this will not be an ordinary title feud. Owens questioned Punk’s character and suggested that the champion had not genuinely changed. Punk, in turn, reminded Owens of his own accomplishments and argued that wrestlers such as him had benefitted from the path he helped create. The exchange eventually became physical before WWE personnel intervened.

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The off-mic footage, therefore, carries additional weight. Fans are accustomed to wrestlers trading insults during televised promos, but moments that appear less rehearsed can make a rivalry feel considerably more authentic.

Punk and Owens have also acknowledged over the years that they are not particularly close. Owens previously described the pair as not being friends and said they were simply not each other’s type of people.

That history gives their current storyline an unusual foundation. Rather than manufacturing hostility from scratch, WWE can draw upon years of tension and mutual distrust. The result is a feud that feels less like a conventional good-versus-evil story and more like two strong personalities finally being placed on a collision course.

The viral video may be short, but it reinforces an important point: CM Punk versus Kevin Owens has the potential to become one of WWE’s most genuinely heated rivalries. With the WWE Championship at stake, personal history in the background, and both men seemingly unwilling to back down, their eventual showdown promises to be far more than a title match.