The connection between golf and American presidents runs deep. Over the years, various presidents have dabbled in the game, playing with professionals as well as on various courses. That being said, not all presidents have shared the same level of enthusiasm over the years.

Donald Trump, who even owns golf courses, is known for his love of the game. The former president was often seen playing at various courses, even winning club championships along the way.

However, presidents have been golfing for decades. In fact, the golf craze has been seen in the White House since the 1900s.

Which American president loved golf the most?

According to some reports, William Howard Taft, the 27th President of the United States, is the one who really embraced golf. Now, while he may not have been the best golfer in the world, his enthusiasm seems to have been unmatched. This was before the Presidents Cup, which has now become an important event in the history of golf.

Additionally, Taft was the first to admit that he played golf out loud. Since golf is considered a rich man’s sport, many people have preferred to keep this part of their lives private.

His love for the game was on another level, especially since he apparently made people record his strokes on every hole. Moreover, he wanted the media to talk about his game (handicap 20).

When did President Taft play golf?

More interestingly, Taft occasionally chose to play golf during his campaign, playing at premises like Hot Spring and Bon Air Hotel. During his tenure, Taft had a habit of devoting time to golf in the middle of his meetings, usually devoting his free time to golf on a course.

“The beauty of golf to me is that you can’t play if you allow yourself to think about something else,” said Taft. The president liked to play to relax and even avoided work topics on the course.

After all, the little game would offer the president a little break from his daily professional life.

That being said, decades later, golf and American presidents are an inseparable bond. From Donald Trump to Bill Clinton, presidents have actively played golf, making it an important part of their lives.

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