Butch Harmon: Trump Unlikely for Augusta Membership

Legendary golf coach Butch Harmon stated that former President Donald Trump is unlikely to ever join Augusta National Golf Club, citing the 79-year-old's personality as incompatible with the exclusive venue's profile, just ahead of the 2026 Masters tournament.

Harmon, who has coached stars like Tiger Woods and known Trump for decades through family ties to the sport, made the remarks during a media interview as the Masters prepared to tee off on Thursday at the Georgia resort. The club maintains a membership capped at around 300 individuals, emphasizing discretion and tradition. Trump has held membership at Winged Foot in New York for more than 50 years, where Harmon's late father, Claude Harmon, served as head professional from 1945 to 1978. Despite that connection, Harmon said Trump's traits do not align with Augusta's standards.

"I think you can answer that yourself. Because he's Trump," Harmon replied when asked about Trump's prospects. "I think he is who he is. He's full of himself. He's the type of person that I don't think fits the profile of an Augusta member. I've known Donald pretty much my whole life. What you see is what you get with him. And I don't think his...