President Donald Trump kicked off Super Bowl Sunday by playing a round of golf with Tiger Woods, one of the greatest champions in the sport’s history. The two longtime friends met at Trump International Golf Club in Florida before the president’s scheduled departure for New Orleans, where he will attend Super Bowl LIX at the Caesar’s Superdome.
Ahead of the big game, Trump will sit down for an interview with Fox News’s Bret Baier, set to air at 3 p.m. EST.
The outing with Woods comes at a difficult time for the golf legend, whose family was rocked by tragedy earlier this week following the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods. Trump extended his condolences to Woods in a social media post.
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” Woods wrote on X. My Mom was a force of nature all her own; her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan and greatest supporter; without her, none of my personal achievements would have been possible. She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie.
“Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. Love you Mom.”
“I was just informed that Tiger Woods’ wonderful Mother, Kultida, passed away – She has gone onto greener fairways!” Trump wrote in a post. “Kultida Woods was an amazing influence on Tiger, and gave him much of his strength and brilliance. Melania and I send our love and prayers to Tiger and his incredible family!”
