5 golfers who backed Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election ft. Bryson DeChambeau
On Tuesday, November 5, Donald Trump registered a remarkable 295-226 win over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. With this, he ensured that he would return for his second term after a four-year exile.
The avid golfer himself, Trump had great support from many big names in the professional circuit, who endorsed him and also joined him in the celebration after his success.
In this article, we will look at five names who supported Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election.
Five names who supported Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential Election
1) Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson DeChambeau was among the most popular names to have endorsed Donald Trump in the Presidential Election. He invited the former president to one of the episodes of Break 50. That episode broke all records, garnering over 11 million views.
DeChambeau praised Trump's game and his love for golf. The admiration was mutual, as the Republican presidential candidate also invited him during his address in Florida and showered praise on his US Open win.
2) Anthony Kim
No professional golfer was as vocal as Anthony Kim in support of Trump on social media. The 39-year-old golfer consistently tweeted in support of him and also took several jabs at rival candidate Kamala Harris.
Following Trump's win, the three-time PGA Tour winner congratulated him on X.
"So is it official yet? Was I right? First time 4 everything I guess😂," he wrote. "I'm just happy for American citizens, women athletes & the real estate agents that have so many places 2 sell from all the people that said they would leave the 🇺🇸 if #Trump2024 won😢😂CYA✌️❤️ #MAGA #JDVance."
3) John Daly
John Daly was another big name who congratulated Trump on his return to office and termed it 'historic'.
"Historic! Welcome back Mr President! Cheers to getting our country back! 🇺🇸👊🏼, he wrote.
4) Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson is another big name who endorsed Donald Trump for the 2024 Presidential Election. This week, Johnson was among the notable guests who attended the president-elect's victory celebration in Florida. He was joined by his wife, Paulina Gretzky, as well as his father-in-law, Wayne Gretzky, and other family members.
5) Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy didn’t exactly support Donald Trump, but he recently stated that with the latter returning to office, the path for a PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger would be easier.
"Given today’s news with what has happened in America, I think that clears the way a little bit. So we’ll see," he said on Tuesday.
For the uninitiated, Trump has good relations with PIF, and LIV Golf events are often played at his golf courses.