Harry Kane reveals “surreal” experience playing golf with Donald Trump
England captain Harry Kane says the round happened in Florida 18 months ago after an invitation from the U.S. president.
Harry Kane has confirmed that he once played a round of golf with Donald Trump, describing the experience as “surreal.” The England captain revealed the meeting during a press conference ahead of his team’s World Cup quarterfinal, after Trump had earlier mentioned the round publicly.
When did Harry Kane play golf with Donald Trump?
According to Kane, the round took place around 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida. The Bayern Munich striker said he was invited while visiting the area and decided to accept.
“When the President invites you somewhere… it was a pretty surreal experience,” Kane said. “Just to meet him and to play golf with him.”
Kane kept his description light, focusing on the novelty of the situation rather than anything beyond the game itself.
“I played alright, to be honest,” he said. “His golf is pretty good. I hope I can play as well as him when I’m his age.”
He added that it was a “unique experience” and said he was grateful for the invitation.
The story resurfaced after Trump praised Kane publicly following England’s World Cup win over Mexico in the Round of 16, calling him a “great player” and referencing their time on the golf course together. Kane was then asked about it directly during media duties, prompting him to confirm the details.
With England now preparing for a crucial knockout match against Norway in the quarterfinals, their focus is on the game, but the unexpected anecdote has gotten people talking again about Kane’s life off the field, and the decision to play golf with one of the most controversial politicians in the world today.
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