One of the most notable moments from the first 2024 presidential debate last month was when President Joe Biden challenged former President Donald Trump to a “driving contest” as long as “you can carry your own bag.”
“He challenged me to a golf match? He can’t hit a ball 50 yards,” Trump retorted.
The candidates quickly devolved into bickering over Biden’s claim that he had a handicap of six, close to what PGA professionals boast, during his time as vice president. He later corrected that number to an eight, which is still far below the average male golfer’s handicap.
“That’s the biggest lie. I’ve seen your swing,” Trump said.
Most fun part of the debate by far.
Biden: “I got my handicap when I was Vice President down to a six.”
Trump: “That’s the biggest lie. I’ve seen your swing.”
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The debate came and went, with much of the hubbub and focus on Biden’s disastrous performance and flailing health. Trump, however, did not forget about Biden’s bragging.
He later teed up a proposal for an 18-hole golf match against the Democrat, complete with the promise of 10 strokes a side and a $1 million check to the charity of Biden’s choice if the 81-year-old manages to secure victory on the course.
“I’ll bet you he doesn’t take the offer,” Trump remarked to rallygoers in Florida on Tuesday night.
Sure enough, by Wednesday morning, Biden spokesman James Singer claimed Biden was too “busy
