Trump in bizarre handshake exchange with Australian golfer at Presidents Cup

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28 Sep 2026 • 4:59 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump in bizarre handshake exchange with Australian golfer at Presidents Cup

  • US president Donald Trump engaged in a strange, prolonged handshake with Australian golfer Adam Scott prior to the final round of the Presidents Cup at Medinah.
  • During the exchange on the first tee, Scott appeared to attempt to pull his hand away from the extended clasp, though both men were seen smiling.
  • The United States team executed a dramatic comeback during the Sunday singles, overturning a significant deficit to secure a 17-13 victory over Team International.
  • US captain Brandt Snedeker attributed his team's success to Trump, who was a prominent presence and greeted all competitors as they made their way onto the first tee.
  • The result means Adam Scott has now featured in 12 Presidents Cups without taking victory, extending the United States' long winning streak in an event they have not lost since 1998.

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