​England captain Harry Kane revealed on Friday that he once played a round of golf with President Donald Trump in Palm Beach, describing the experience as surreal. Kane spoke ahead of England’s World Cup quarterfinal against Norway on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium, addressing questions sparked by Trump’s recent social media posts praising the England captain.
“I played all right, to be honest,” Kane said of the round. “It was about 18 months ago. He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. When the president invites you somewhere, it’s a pretty surreal experience to meet him and obviously play golf with him.”
Kane also offered high praise for Trump’s golf game. “His golf is pretty good, to be honest with you. I hope I can play golf as well as him when I’m his age, that’s for sure. It was a unique experience, and I’m grateful that he invited me out to play, for sure.”
The encounter likely took place during the German Bundesliga’s winter break in late 2024 or early 2025, based on Kane’s timeline. The England captain has long been associated with Palm Beach’s golf scene in recent years: in February 2025, he became an investor and limited partner in Tiger Woods’ TGL team, Jupiter Links GC. He had previously discussed his round with Woods in a YouTube appearance in October 2024, recounting that he played 27 holes with Woods while on vacation in the Bahamas with his wife.
England’s base camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup was established in Palm Beach Gardens to help the squad adjust to the summer heat. Kane heads into the Saturday quarterfinal with six goals in the tournament, tied for fourth-most, as England pursues a place in the semifinals.
The article originates from the Palm Beach Post, with contributions from Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images, and is carried by USA TODAY for broader coverage. For additional context, Kane’s remarks come amid ongoing attention to his connection with Trump, following public posts praising the England captain, and ahead of England’s clash in the World Cup knockout stage. If you’d like to reach the author, Eric J. Wallace is the deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post and can be contacted at ejwallace@usatodayco.com.