England captain Harry Kane confirmed on July 10, 2026, that he played golf with former U.S. President Donald Trump approximately 18 months ago at Palm Beach, Florida. Kane discussed the outing while in Miami ahead of England’s World Cup quarter-final match against Norway [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Kane described the experience as "pretty surreal" and "unique," adding he was grateful for the invitation. "His golf is pretty good, to be honest. I hope I can play as well as him when I’m his age," Kane, 32, said, referring to Trump’s near-80 years [1, 4].
Trump previously praised Kane on his social media platform Truth Social after England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 match on or before July 5, 2026. Trump called Kane "a great player" and "a good golfer" and publicly revealed the golf outing the following day [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Reports place the golf round in early 2024 during Kane’s winter break from club Bayern Munich, suggesting the round happened before Trump’s second presidential term started. Kane’s golf handicap is 3, indicating a strong amateur level [3].
Kane’s confirmation of the golf outing has generated backlash on social media, where some criticized the association with the former U.S. president [3].
As England advances in the 2026 World Cup, Kane and his teammates prepare for their quarter-final match with Norway scheduled shortly after his confirmation.
