Donald Trump makes Rory McIlroy stand for Masters ovation at state dinner
The US president hailed back-to-back Masters winner Rory McIlroy.
Even in a room with King Charles III and Queen Camilla , Rory McIlroy was the one President Donald Trump stopped his speech for. The two-time defending Masters champion was among the guests at the White House state dinner April 28 during King Charles III state visit to Washington when Trump interrupted his own prepared remarks to single him out. “The entire world has been uplifted by this distinct and special character we share,” Trump said.
“Speaking of that, where’s Rory McIlroy? Can you stand up Rory, will you please? That was unconquerable courage.
I had to interrupt my speech because I watched that man win a tournament. That was a tough on. Congratulations, very proud of you.
” McIlroy, 36, won his second straight Masters earlier in the month at Augusta National, edging Scottie Scheffler by one shot to become just the fourth player in history to win back-to-back green jackets. He now has six major championships. President Trump praises Masters champion Rory McIlroy in toast at White House state dinner: "That was unconquerable courage.