A Trump around the green : Golf’s brightest star plays with president
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Rondo Thompson, Associate Writer
Rory McIlroy , the 27 year-old Northern Irish Golf star is among the game’s brightest and elite talents in all of sports. Currently ranked number one in the world, McIlroy is a member of both the European and PGA Tours.
McIlroy, a four-time major winner, played recently with President Trump and former baseball player Paul O’Neill at Trump International. McIlroy responded to the public on his position on the round with Trump.
McIlroy explains the round as just a simple game between two guys who enjoy golf; “This wasn’t an endorsement nor a political statement of any kind,” McIlroy wrote. “It was, quite simply, a round of golf.” An uproar from the athletic community arose as to whether athletes should feel obligated to meet with President Trump.
Several players of the New England Patriots team opted out their White House visit to meet Trump after winning Super Bowl LI.
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