Former President Donald Trump's recent victories in the golfing world have been met with skepticism from sports journalist Rick Reilly, who previously accused Trump of cheating on the golf course. Trump, who is widely believed to be the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential race, recently triumphed in both the Club Championship and the Senior Club Championship at his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. This follows his earlier claim to the Super Senior Championship title earlier this year.

Taking to his social media platforms, Truth Social and Instagram, Trump proudly shared the news of his victories, expressing his gratitude for the honors. However, Reilly challenged the former president to compete on a golf course that isn't under his ownership.

In response to Trump's social media post, Reilly wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "Call us if you ever win one on a course you DON'T own and operate." Reilly's post gained significant attention, with over 700,000 views.

Reilly, who has known Trump for three decades, has been critical of Trump's golfing prowess in the past. In 2019, he claimed that Trump's self-reported handicap of 2.8 was likely closer to 10. Reilly even wrote a book titled "Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump," where he argued that Trump's claims of a low handicap were doctored.

According to Reilly, Trump's handicap is suspiciously low considering the limited number of recorded scores. "He has recorded only 20 scores in eight years, even though he plays more golf than any other president," Reilly stated. "Trump doesn't put in scores, and that's so unethical."

Golf handicaps are essential for determining a player's skill and allow individuals of different levels to compete against each other. The United States Golf Association is responsible for calculating and evaluating golf handicaps.

Reilly's accusations go beyond mere cheating, as he suggests that Trump's style of cheating is elaborate and excessive. In his book, he writes, "He cheats like a three-card monte dealer. He throws it, boots it, and moves it. He lies about his lies."

Reilly even reveals a nickname given to Trump by caddies at Winged Foot, a golf course where Trump is a member. They reportedly called him "Pele" due to his frequent habit of kicking his ball back onto the fairway to gain an unfair advantage.

Newsweek has reached out to a representative of Trump for comment on the accusations raised by Reilly. Trump's victories on the golf course continue to raise eyebrows while reopening the debate about his integrity as a golfer.

As Trump remains a prominent figure in the world of golf, it is likely that these allegations and controversies surrounding his game will persist as his political future unfolds.