​Harry Kane has opened up about his golf outing with Donald Trump.The England captain confirmed the meeting during a pre-match press conference ahead of his team’s World Cup quarterfinal against Norway, days after the U.S. president spoke publicly about spending time with the football star.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKane later helped England defeat Norway, securing the team’s place in the tournament’s semifinals.Trump’s remarks on Monday about having once played golf with soccer star Harry Kane sparked widespread speculation over whether the meeting had actually taken place.Seeking to verify the claim, reporters questioned the England captain during his team’s pre-match press conference in Miami, where the player confirmed the meeting took place and revealed when it occurred.“I played alright to be honest,” Kane told reporters. “We played about 18 months ago. He invited me to play… So when the President invites you somewhere…”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs for the location, Kane said the round took place in Palm Beach, seemingly referring to Trump’s famous Trump International Golf Club, which features a 27-hole championship course.MEGAAt the same press conference, Kane described what it was like to meet one of the world’s most powerful people and also commented on Trump’s golfing ability.“It was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him, and to play golf with him. His golf is pretty good, to be honest. I hope I can play golf as well as him when I’m his age, that’s for sure,” Kane noted. “So, (it was) a unique experience. I’m just grateful he invited me down to play.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe admiration appeared to be mutual, judging by Trump’s earlier comments about Kane.“I think (Harry) Kane is a great player,” Trump said. “See, I played golf with him, and I like him a lot. He’s a good golfer. He’s really great.”KCS Presse / MEGAKane’s love for golf is well known, and he has frequently shared photos and videos of himself on the course through Instagram.Back in May, he took on an unusual golf challenge in partnership with apparel brand Reflo, attempting to complete a par-5 hole in under 90 seconds. The feat would have broken the fastest par-5 record, currently held by professional golfer Thomas Detry.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUsing a golf buggy to move quickly between shots, Kane made a determined attempt but completed the hole in two minutes and 26 seconds, well outside the target time. Although he fell short of the record, the Bayern Munich striker still finished with a respectable par, further showcasing his golfing ability.KCS Presse / MEGAGiven how demanding football can be, finding time for golf is no easy feat for Kane.When asked how he balances his schedule during a 2024 interview, the England captain revealed that his love for the sport motivates him to make time whenever possible.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I me