England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he played a round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump approximately 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida.
Speaking at a press conference in Miami ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, Kane described the experience as “pretty surreal.”
What Kane Said
“We played about 18 months ago. He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. So when the President invites you somewhere… It was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him, and to play golf with him. His golf is pretty good, to be honest.”
Kane also mentioned that he “played all right” during the round.
Background
President Trump had earlier mentioned playing golf with Kane during a press conference, praising the England striker as both a great player and a good golfer. Kane’s confirmation adds further detail to the story.
The round took place while Kane was in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump owns a golf club in the area (Trump National Doral or nearby properties).
Public Reaction
The revelation has sparked interest across both sports and political circles, with many fans amused by the unlikely pairing of England’s captain and the U.S. President on the golf course.
