Donald Trump likely believes he has revitalized golf during his second term in the White House.
Frequent trips to his various courses have become routine since he moved back into the executive residence in January 2025.
Most recently, he was seen at his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, on Saturday, Aug. 22, accompanied by his “human printer,” Natalie Harp.
More often than not, Trump’s fondness for the sport has also turned him into a social media spectacle for all the wrong reasons.
From boasting about winning golf championships on his own turf to hobbling along the fairway, critics have ample footage to dissect.
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The president’s meticulously curated aesthetic — slacks, a polo, a Trump-branded hat, and golf shoes — gives the impression of a seasoned contender.
Yet, leaked footage showing his caddies moving golf balls to the cup and questions about his health have undercut that narrative.
Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama appears to be advancing Trump’s lead as the country’s top golfer-in-chief, and he does so with apparent ease.
Footage of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient on the greens has surfaced, underscoring the stark contrast between the two politicians.
Obama was in Martha’s Vineyard among passersby who observed him strolling from hole to hole. He wore shorts, a polo shirt, a ball cap, sneakers-style golf shoes, and sunglasses.
Let’s be honest, Barack Obama is 1/5th the man Donald Trump is.pic.twitter.com/9uJNXedox7
— Rogue POTUS Staff (@RoguePOTUSStaff) August 23, 2026
An X user tweeted, “Let’s be honest, Barack Obama is 1/5th the man Donald Trump is,” prompting another user to post side-by-side images of the men golfing.
Trump is undeniably huskier than Obama in the photos.
The Republican’s May health report lists him at 238 pounds and 6 feet 3 inches tall. By comparison, the Democrat’s reported weight ranges from 175 to 181 pounds, while his height is listed at 6 feet 1 inch.
Last year, Trump boasted that former White House physician Ronny Jackson was asked which president was the “healthiest of all.” According to Trump, Jackson declared, “Trump was by far the healthiest.”
The former physician served during Obama’s second term (2013 to 2017) and during Trump’s first term (2017 to 2021).
