Donald Trump reiterates DeChambeau love but | Golf News

President Donald Trump isn’t displaying any bias in relation to The Masters. Despite not making the journey to Augusta National for this 12 months’s main, the golf fanatic is undoubtedly retaining a eager eye on the leaderboard’s progress.

In a dialog with Fox News Digital’s Paulina Dedaj aboard Air Force One, Trump was questioned about whether or not he is rooting for a specific participant to clinch the coveted inexperienced jacket.

“They’re all associates of mine. They have some great ones. Scottie Scheffler’s great. Bryson [DeChambeau] is great. Justin Rose, they’re all associates of mine,” responded Trump.

“It’s going to be a very good Masters. Looks like it’s going to be a very good Masters. Some fantastic golfers at the top.”

Trump’s prediction appears spot-on because the 2025 Masters is shaping up for an thrilling climax with many of golf’s largest stars nonetheless in competition on the prime of the leaderboard heading into the third spherical.

Leading the sphere at eight-under-par after two rounds was Rose, following an spectacular 65 within the first spherical and a one-under-par 71 on day two. The English golfer revealed his profitable strategy on Friday, telling reporters that he had constructed a customized RV full with sizzling and cold plunges, a steam bathe, infrared sauna, and low maker.

Bryson DeChambeau is sizzling on the heels of Justin Rose, trailing by only one stroke at seven-under-par. However, golf lovers, together with rapper Lil Wayne, voiced their disappointment over ESPN’s broadcast, which they felt did not give enough airtime to the 31 12 months previous golfer within the Masters app featured teams.

Currently tied for third place are Corey Conners and Rory McIlroy, each standing at six-under-par. After a disastrous first spherical, the Northern Irishman bounced back with a bogey-free 66 on Friday, scoring consecutive birdies on the tenth and eleventh holes, adopted by an eagle and birdie on the thirteenth and fifteenth holes respectively.

Scheffler, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt McCarthy, and Shane Lowry are all neck-and-neck at five-under-par, rounding out the highest 5.

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For Trump, watching these eight gamers – who collectively boast an spectacular 10 main championships of their illustrious careers – is a dream come true. “The Masters is more than just a golf tournament – it’s a tradition unlike any other,” he expressed in an official assertion earlier this week.

“Every April, Augusta National becomes the center of the golf world, bringing together players and fans across the globe to witness history in the making. From the beauty of its famed Second Nine through the Georgia pines to the drama of Amen Corner, the Masters represents excellence, perseverance, and the pursuit of greatness – the very ideals that define our Nation.

“As we watch the game’s prime gamers compete for the celebrated Green Jacket, we have a good time the talent, dedication, and sportsmanship that make this event an enduring image of American satisfaction. I’d additionally prefer to congratulate the ladies who competed within the Augusta National Women’s Amateur final weekend. They are some of the brightest younger stars within the ladies’s recreation, who we’ll get pleasure from watching for a few years to return.

“As the Masters Tournament begins today, I extend my best wishes to the competitors, caddies, staff, volunteers, and patrons for a safe and fun Masters. May the best golfer win, and may all have a memorable week filled with moments that will last a lifetime.”