[Golf Topic] Kepka Rounds with Trump "Because He's the President~"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○..."Because he is the President..."

Brooks Koepka (USA, photo), ranked 3rd in the world, played a round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump. President Trump is a fan of Koepka. In a recent interview with the American monthly magazine GQ, Koepka revealed, "At the end of last year, I played golf with President Trump at Trump Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida," adding, "My father and brother were with me." He described it as "an exciting experience" and said, "Regardless of political views, spending time with the President of the United States is a great thing."

Koepka expressed a different view from NBA and NFL players who refused White House invitations citing President Trump's alleged racism and misogyny. He said, "I find it hard to understand why Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Chris Long (all from the U.S.) and others declined the White House invitation," emphasizing, "It is an honor that the President wants to play golf with me." He added, "The most powerful person in the world deserves respect."

Koepka also played golf with former U.S. President Barack Obama while he was in office. "Although I did not agree with the policies President Obama implemented, playing a round of golf with him was thrilling," he added. "If I were to list the top five moments of my life, I would include a golf round with a sitting president." Other players who have accepted golf rounds with 'golf enthusiast' President Trump include Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, John Daly (all from the U.S.), and Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland).

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