ADVERTISEMENT

Donald Trump congratulates US Masters winner Patrick Reed 5 years after presenting him with a trophy on his own course

President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump once applauded Patrick Reed at the Trump National Doral golf course, over 5 years ago.

  • American golfer Patrick Reed won his first major championship on Sunday.
  • President Donald Trump, a massive golf fan, sent his congratulations to Reed on Twitter.
  • The tweet comes five years after Trump applauded Reed for winning a trophy on one of his own golf courses, in Miami.
ADVERTISEMENT

President Donald Trump has congratulated Patrick Reed after the American golfer won his first major championship — the 2018 US Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on Sunday.

Reed held off challenges from some of golf's biggest names to record a 2-under score (70) on Sunday, finishing the tournament 15-under in total — one stroke ahead of Robbie Fowler and two ahead of Jordan Spieth.

Trump, a massive golf fan, said Reed's victory was "great and courageous."

ADVERTISEMENT

He tweeted: "Congratulations to Patrick Reed on his great and courageous MASTERS win! When Patrick had his amazing win at Doral five years ago, people saw his great talent, and a bright future ahead. Now he's the Masters Champion!"

Congratulations to Patrick ... @ Donald J. Trump

The Doral win Trump referenced took place on one of Trump's own courses — the Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.

In 2014, Reed claimed his biggest career victory to date with a win at the WGC-Cadillac Championship. He collected $1.53 million in prize money and was even applauded by Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump when he received the trophy.

Now, it is fair to say, the $1.98 million he scooped at the US Masters trumps his winnings at Doral.

ADVERTISEMENT

Here's Reed with Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump in 2014.

FOLLOW BUSINESS INSIDER AFRICA

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended articles

Nigeria's central bank increases minimum capital base for banks

Nigeria's central bank increases minimum capital base for banks

Sony’s creators convention redefines the creative landscape for content creators

Sony’s creators convention redefines the creative landscape for content creators

Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa ranked as Africa's most polluted countries in new report

Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa ranked as Africa's most polluted countries in new report

10 African countries with the lowest life expectancy according to the World Bank

10 African countries with the lowest life expectancy according to the World Bank

Kenyan women are more obese than their men - here’s why

Kenyan women are more obese than their men - here’s why

Africa’s richest man Dangote stands between Europe and $17 billion in revenue

Africa’s richest man Dangote stands between Europe and $17 billion in revenue

After months of exchanging blows, Kenya and Uganda takes steps towards resolution

After months of exchanging blows, Kenya and Uganda takes steps towards resolution

Africa's first black billionaire could join $2.9 billion Vivendi bid for MultiChoice

Africa's first black billionaire could join $2.9 billion Vivendi bid for MultiChoice

10 most dangerous African countries in 2024

10 most dangerous African countries in 2024

ADVERTISEMENT