US President Donald Trump has been told why he will not be granted membership at Augusta National, home of the Masters, by a long-time acquaintance. Butch Harmon, a legendary golf coach, explained that Trump's personality does not fit the club's exclusive profile.
Harmon, who has known Trump for most of his life, said: '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.' He added that Trump's presidency is not the issue, noting that other presidents like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama also played golf but were not members.
Augusta National limits membership to around 300 people, making it one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world. Trump has been a member at Winged Foot in New York for over 50 years, but Augusta remains out of reach.
Harmon also criticised the behaviour of the crowd at the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York, which he described as 'disgusting' and 'embarrassing being an American.' He said the aggressive chants and bickering led him to pull out of his broadcasting role with Sky Sports for the event.
The 2026 Masters tees off on April 6, with coverage available on Sky Sports.
