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Bryson DeChambeau Turns White House South Lawn Into Par-3 Course

The temporary par-3 layout taps into a decades-long White House golf tradition dating back to Eisenhower.

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Overview

  • DeChambeau practiced chip shots on the South Lawn on June 2 after it was converted into a par-3 course for the session.
  • Trump communications advisor Margo Martin posted a 15-second video on X showing DeChambeau hitting balls onto the small green.
  • The setup echoes the White House putting green first installed by Dwight Eisenhower in 1954 and reinstated by George H.W. Bush in 1991.
  • A two-time U.S. Open champion, DeChambeau has publicly supported Trump, featuring him in his 'Break50' series and joining him onstage at the November 2024 victory celebration.
  • The visit underlines golf’s role in Trump’s personal brand, reflecting his global course ownership and use of the sport to foster public ties.