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Be it on the course or on the public podium, some names in golf always manage to leave a trail of controversies. The avid LIV Golf supporter, Donald Trump, recently raked the golf world headlines after news about his golf courses not being listed in LIV’s 2024 schedule hit the former US president with disappointment. 

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Now, days after the exclusion, news about Trump’s golf friendship with LIV player Bryson DeChambeau has surfaced in the silo. The update has prompted fans to respond with a complex mix of emotions. The nature of their connection and the implications it holds for both Trump and DeChambeau have left followers grappling with a range of sentiments and uncertainties.

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X erupts in chaos as former President Donald Trump sports ‘Sunday red’ at golf outing

In the recent series of events, NUCLR Golf took to their X handle to break the news about the former POTUS Donald Trump participating in a golf game in West Palm Beach. As per the tweet, Trump wore a red golf outfit on a Sunday—a color often associated with Tiger Woods, who typically wears red during the final rounds of golf tournaments.

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Trump played alongside LIV Golf personality Bryson DeChambeau and other professional golfers, including Kyle Berkshire, instructional golfer Rick Shiels, and more. Along with the tweet, some pictures of the players from the greens were also posted that showcased a smiling Trump standing with seven others on his sides. 

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The tweet read: “🚨#SUNDAY RED 👀🇺🇸 — Former President Donald Trump put on his Tiger red today in West Palm Beach and tee’d up alongside Rick Shiels, Bryson DeChambeau, Kyle Berkshire, and more! (📸: bobrayy/ IG)”

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Seeing the post, the comments section erupted in dispute. Many questioned the association, and some were surprised to see the event unfold. Here’s a glimpse of what some users had to say. 

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Fans react to seeing the players take the greens with Donald Trump

Seeing the comments section of the post, it looks like the fans were not happy with the interaction. The sentiment expressed by users in their comments unmistakably conveyed dissatisfaction, disappointment, and disapproval regarding the depicted interaction.

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One netizen reacted to YouTube content creator/golfer Rick Shiels’ association with the former POTUS. The user commented about taking a departure from the usual appreciation for content by announcing their decision to unsubscribe. 

A fan expressed increased disdain for the golfer Bryson Dechambeau. Their comment suggested that the user had previously harbored some level of dislike for the LIV player, which now seems to have reached a new peak. 

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Another netizen conveyed a strong negative sentiment towards LIV golf, succinctly expressing dislike. 

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Casting doubt on the authenticity of a shared photo, a user commented that something about the image appeared fabricated. The suspicion is specifically directed at the possibility of some players being digitally added or manipulated in the photo.

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Another fan expressed a sense of disappointment with a comment that declared the user’s decision to severe ties with DeChambeau. 

Seems like the LIV Golf Champion’s association with Donald Trump was something that bothered his fans. The player, in his off-season time, has been out of the public’s sight, and so this out-of-the-blue appearance has left many in shock. 

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I am Maheen Sajjad, a golf writer at EssentiallySports. I blazed through the ranks of the ES recruitment drive and made it to the team with my credible journalistic abilities. In the past, I served as an editor for my college department newsletter. My journey into the world of golf began in the cozy confines of my home, where I watched my grandfather's weekend golf games, and now, drawing on that, I pen down the epic stories of Brooks Koepka and other big stars. Other than my love for the sport, I also have a penchant for collecting magazines, CDs, and music albums. I also read a lot, so in case you need a new book recommendation, you can ping me on my social media. My work and interests surely reflect my personality, so it seems safe to claim that my articles are grounded in facts and fair assessments.

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