What are Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s real golf handicaps?

The two leaders have been trading barbs over their respective golfing abilities, bringing the presidential pastime into the spotlight.

Oliver PoveyOlabolobUpdate: Jun 29th, 2024 13:00 EDT

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In one of the less serious moments of the CNN debate, Donald Trump traded punches, or rather swings, with Joe Biden over his golf record. Biden claimed he has a handicap of 6 in golf, which Trump described as a lie.

“I’ve seen your swing,” he retorted. “That’s the biggest lie that he’s a 6 handicap.”

Biden: I have a six handicap in golf.Trump: No you don't. I have seen your swing.#PresidentalDebate pic.twitter.com/Y7Sytt9NZM

— SleeperGolf (@SleeperGolf) June 28, 2024

What information do we have on their handicap?

Trump, who owns 17 golf courses worldwide through the Trump Organization, claims to have a handicap of 2.8, which would make him a supremely gifted golfer.

DEBATE FACT CHECK: @USGA records show Donald Trump is a 2.5 handicap golfer and Joe Biden is a 6.7 handicap golfer. Yes, this was actually a topic of discussion at tonight’s presidential #debate. #azfamily @azfamily pic.twitter.com/tfGC4NGGG6

— Derek Staahl (@DerekStaahl) June 28, 2024