Donald Trump ‘doesn’t fit’ at Augusta, claims Butch Harmon ahead of The Masters
Trump famously adores golf, but the US President is unlikely to be in attendance during this week’s Masters at the exclusive Augusta National
It is one of the biggest weeks in golf, yet The Masters is likely to be conspicuous by the absence of one of the sport’s biggest names. Donald Trump, the US President, might be an avid golfer and owner of some of the most prestigious properties in the sport, including Trump Turnberry and Trump International Doral, yet “his personality doesn’t fit” at Augusta, according to Butch Harmon, one of the most respected voices in the sport and Tiger Woods’ former coach. Trump is unlikely to grace this hallowed and idyllic corner of Georgia this week, despite so often being part of the sport’s narrative.
Eager to set the agenda, as was the case when rumours swirled surrounding the return to golf of his “good friend” Woods. That was before the 15-time major champion decided to “step away and seek treatment” following a DUI arrest after another vehicle accident. “I think you can answer that [why Trump is unlikely to be at Augusta] yourself,” Harmon said on a media call, including The Independent .
“Because he's Trump. I think he is who he is. He's full of himself.
He's the type of person that I don't think fits the profile of an Augusta member. ” Augusta has had former presidents as members, despite its exclusivity, reportedly limited to 300. Notably, Dwight Eisenhower retains a great legacy at the club, with a cabin and tree on the course named after him.