Scottie Scheffler’s closest friend and fellow PGA Tour star, Sam Burns, had an unexpectedly candid experience while playing golf with former President Donald Trump.

Burns, a six-time Tour winner, was taken aback by Trump’s openness during their round, which took place before Trump’s potential return to the Oval Office.

After their game, Burns and his group joined Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk for a meal at Mar-a-Lago.

The 28-year-old golfer later admitted that the conversation was remarkably revealing, with no subject considered off-limits. The experience offered a unique glimpse into Trump’s unfiltered perspective on a wide range of topics.

Speaking to GOLF’s Subpar show, Burns said: “I get asked that a lot. People ask, ‘What’s he like? He’s exactly how you’d think he would be. He’s exactly what you see on TV, brutally honest. He’s very open, you can pretty much ask him anything.

“And he loves golf. He has some really funny stories, so it’s pretty cool to listen to. I asked him some stuff. I wasn’t sure if he would answer or not, but he did.”

When probed about the most revealing conversation topics, Burns said: “Probably it would be under the Department of Defence.”

Referring to the intense security detail accompanying the President on the course, Burns added: “On any hole, there’s close to 20 carts. If you’re paying attention and looking, you’ll see snipers, secret service everywhere.

“It’s funny, [because] I don’t know if this is the safest place or the most dangerous place in the world to be. I think it’s kind of both at the same time.”

Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler’s friendship goes way back to their early days climbing the ranks together before becoming established names on the PGA Tour. Despite their strong bond, the two remain fiercely competitive, always eager to outdo each other on the course.

Following his playoff victory over Scheffler at the 2022 Charles Schwab Challenge, Burns said: “Yeah, we’re probably best friends. But at the same time, I can assure you, he wanted to beat me more than anybody else and I wanted to beat him more than anybody else, and it just happened to be the two of us at the end.”

Both Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler will be competing when the Players Championship—often referred to as the unofficial “fifth major”—kicks off at Sawgrass this Thursday.

The prestigious tournament promises to showcase their talent and competitive spirit on one of golf’s biggest stages.

Gaby López is turning heads on the LPGA Tour

Last season, three-time LPGA Tour champion Gaby López narrowly missed qualifying for the season-ending Tour Championship, finishing 61st in the Race to the CME Globe—just one spot shy of making the cut. However, the 31-year-old has put that disappointment behind her and has started the 2025 season with remarkable consistency, showcasing her determination to secure a spot in this year’s finale.

López has been in strong form early this season, making the cut in all four of her starts and securing back-to-back top-10 finishes in her most recent tournaments. Her performance at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, where she tied for fourth, propelled her from 77th to 59th in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

This past weekend at the Blue Bay LPGA in China, López continued her steady play, averaging four birdies per round and finishing tied for eighth. The event holds special significance for her, as it was the site of her first LPGA Tour victory seven years ago. With her consistent performances, López is proving she’s a force to be reckoned with this season.

“I feel that overall, it’s been clicking,” she said of her play following the second round. “I’ve been working really hard on my short game, putting, driving the golf ball, so I think everything has been very solid. Couple of mistakes here and there, but in really tough conditions, you got to accept you’re”I’ve” going to make mistakes.”

Gaby López currently ranks 16th in the Race to the CME Globe standings

Gaby López has kicked off her 2025 season with impressive consistency, starting strong in all four of her tournaments.

Her first-round scoring average has improved to 69.75, up from 70.83 last year, highlighting her ability to come out of the gates with focus and precision.

Additionally, she has made significant strides in her greens in regulation from the fairway, jumping from 71.76% in 2024 to an impressive 80.14% this season. If she continues to refine her game and build on these improvements, she could become a formidable threat to the rest of the LPGA Tour.

Her recent back-to-back top-10 finishes demonstrate her potential and have positioned her well early in the season. Currently, López sits 16th in the Race to the CME Globe standings and 13th on the money list, signaling a strong start to her campaign. With her steady play and determination, López is clearly aiming for even greater achievements as the season progresses.

“Just keeping my game plan,” said López at the Blue Bay. “Just being able to maintain my bubble. Having that concentration and that game plan with my caddie has been really fun. Happy to see all the hard work paid off.”

Gaby López’s last LPGA Tour victory came in September 2022 at the Dana Open, but her recent performances suggest she’s on the verge of breaking through again.

With her improved driving accuracy and putting prowess, López is building momentum that could very well lead to another trophy by the end of the season.

If she maintains this level of play, it’s only a matter of time before she finds herself back in the winner’s circle.