With The Masters set to begin on Thursday morning, how does Augusta National feel about the President of the United States? President Trump, 79, plays more golf than any U.S. President in history. Could he one day land an official membership at the iconic golf club?
It doesn’t sound like it.
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President Trump’s “personality” is deemed unfit for the prestigious golf course in Augusta, Georgia.
“I think you can answer that yourself – because he’s Trump,” Butch Harmon said about President Trump’s potential membership.
He continued, “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.
“I’ve known him most of my whole life, because his father was a member of Winged Foot [Harmon’s father, Claude, was the head professional], so I’ve known Donald pretty much my whole life.”
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“What you see is what you get with him. And I don’t think his personality fits the membership at Augusta.”
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND – MAY 02: Former U.S. President Donald Trump during a round of golf at his Turnberry course on May 2, 2023 in Turnberry, Scotland. Former U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting his golf courses in Scotland and Ireland. Back in the United States, he faces legal action on 34 counts of falsifying business records. (Photo by Robert Perry/Getty Images)Robert Perry/Getty Images
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It’s not about politics, either.
Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are members.
“I don’t think that (being president) has anything to do with it, because there’s been a lot of other presidents who played golf, and they’re not members.
“Clinton, Obama, they played golf. I think it’s just his personality doesn’t mix with that particular club. That’s as politically correct as I can be.”
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Golf fans react to Augusta National’s likely stance
Golf fans, who have accused President Trump of cheating on the course and behaving improperly, appear to be happy with the news.
“They don’t allow cheaters,” one fan wrote.
“Why would you want a cheater on your course that drives on the greens because they are so lazy?” one fan added.
“He shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near the hallowed grounds of Augusta national,” one fan added.
“Do they allow cheaters?” another fan joked.
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The first round of The Masters, meanwhile, is set to begin on Thursday morning, airing live on ESPN.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Apr 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.