Fact check: What's the most recent time trump went golfing?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, the most recent documented instance of Trump going golfing was on July 29, 2025, in Scotland ^{[1] [2]}. On this date, Trump opened a new golf course called Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and played a full 18-hole round immediately after the opening ceremony ^[2]. This event occurred during a trip to promote his luxury properties ^[2].

The sources also reveal Trump's extensive golfing frequency during his second presidential term. Trump has played golf 40 times since taking office in January 2025 ^[3] and has made 62 visits to his golf courses in the first six months of his second term ^[4]. However, none of the sources provide information about any golfing activities more recent than the July 29, 2025 Scotland event.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about Trump's systematic pattern of frequent golfing during his presidency. The analyses reveal that Trump's golfing is not just recreational but often tied to business promotion of his luxury properties ^[2], suggesting financial benefits from these activities.

Several sources mention tracking systems and indices that monitor Trump's activities, including a "TACO Index" that tracks tariff actions alongside the Dow Jones Industrial Average ^[5], indicating that Trump's recreational activities are closely monitored for their potential economic and political implications.

The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has been tracking Trump's golf trips as part of corruption monitoring ^[4], suggesting that these activities raise ethical concerns about the use of presidential time and resources. The fact that Trump frequently visits his own golf courses rather than neutral venues creates potential conflicts of interest, as taxpayer-funded security and travel expenses directly benefit his business properties.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question appears neutral and factual, simply asking for the most recent date of Trump's golfing activity. However, it may inadvertently minimize the broader pattern of frequent presidential golfing that the sources reveal. By focusing on just the "most recent" instance, the question doesn't capture the systematic nature of Trump's 40 golf outings in six months ^[3] or the 62 visits to his golf courses ^[4].

The question also doesn't acknowledge the political and ethical dimensions of presidential golfing that multiple sources highlight ^{[4] [6]}. Organizations tracking these activities suggest there are legitimate concerns about presidential time management, taxpayer expense, and potential conflicts of interest when a president frequently visits his own business properties.