Notable author Rick Reilly wrote a pretty iconic book exposing former United States President Donald Trump for all the ways he has cheated on the golf course over the years, and now he’s challenging the former president to a golf competition himself – and he’s willing to put money on the line.
In a post on social media, Rick Reilly, who wrote the book “Commander-in-Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump,” challenged Donald Trump, betting $100,000 that he can beat him in a fair golf competition.
“Trump spokesman on me: “Rick fantasizes about having a golf game as good as President Trump.” … Fine. I bet $100k I can beat Trump on a course he DOESN’T own w/ USGA rules officials watching. (Hey, some white-collar prisons have courses.) #CommanderInCheat,” Reilly said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
Trump spokesman on me: "Rick fantasizes about having a golf game as good as President Trump." … Fine. I bet $100k I can beat Trump on a course he DOESN'T own w/ USGA rules officials watching. (Hey, some white-collar prisons have courses.) #CommanderInCheat pic.twitter.com/mMhCnDPiuv
— Rick Reilly (@ReillyRick) March 28, 2024
Obviously, this is a pretty bold challenge from Reilly, and it led to a lot of reactions on social media.
Trump as Auric Goldfinger. Play it at Royal St George's, Riles, where Ian Fleming was a member and club captain-elect. https://t.co/HtQ8jsufRH
— Robert Lusetich (@RobertLusetich) March 28, 2024
https://twitter.com/parker_lee_/status/1773378164611289589?s=20
The one book you should read before you vote. Seriously. https://t.co/E1OVpgimIz
— Scott Ostler (@scottostler) March 28, 2024
C'mon Trump! We all know you need the money. https://t.co/CEux1cckHm
— Eugene V. Belitsky 🇺🇦 (@Jhenya_Belitsky) March 28, 2024
Have a televised "The Match." The Commander in Cheat wouldn't stand a chance. https://t.co/UbAmupvNiT
— Dave (@ivsdb) March 28, 2024
I’d pay real money to watch that. The Mango Messiah would quit after 5 holes… https://t.co/bhTqHbxfTk
— Chris Deissler (@bidnessdice) March 28, 2024
Trump did not immediately respond to the challenge from Reilly, but it will certainly be interesting to see whether or not the former president is interested in putting his money where his mouth is after all of his bragging about his abilities as a golfer.
