Key Highlights:

• Donald Trump has an 85.7% implied probability to beat Joe Biden over a round of golf.
• Trump -800 (88.9%) to hit longest drive.
• Biden 4.5 shots underdog in 18-hole matchup.

Trump vs. Biden 18-Hole Golf Odds

• Winner:
  • Donald Trump -600 (85.7%)
  • Joe Biden +400 (20%)
• Handicap:
  • Trump +4.5 strokes -110 (52.4%)
  • Biden -4.5 strokes -110 (52.4%)
• Longest drive hit by:
  • Donald Trump -800 (88.9%)
  • Joe Biden +500 (16.7%)
• Longest drive distance:
  • Over 170.5 yards -110 (52.4%)
  • Under 170.5 yards -110 (52.4%)

In the recent presidential debate, Donald Trump and Joe Biden spent a couple of minutes discussing who would win over 18 holes of golf. The oddsmakers at Sportscasting have weighed in on the issue and make former President Trump an overwhelming favorite if the two ever met on the course for a round.

Donald Trump:

Donald Trump, known for his avid interest in golf, owns several golf courses around the world. His passion for the sport is well-documented, and he has a reputation for being a competent golfer. His implied probability of 85.7% (-600) to win suggests that the bookmakers have significant confidence that his golfing abilities trump that of President Biden. Trump’s advantage extends to his driving capability, where he is an overwhelming favorite (-800, 88.9%) to hit the longest drive in the matchup.

Joe Biden:

Biden’s underdog status (+400, 20%) to win the round of golf highlights the perceived gap in their golfing capabilities. Despite being a 4.5-shot underdog (-110, 52.4%), Biden’s odds indicate that he could still present a challenge, especially if he capitalizes on Trump’s potential mistakes. Biden’s longer odds (+500, 16.7%) for hitting the longest drive show that he is less favored in this aspect of the game, likely due to less frequent play or a different playing style.

Golfing Backgrounds:

Trump’s golfing background includes numerous rounds with professional golfers and celebrities, often playing at his courses such as Trump National Golf Club. His handicap is reported to be in the single digits, indicating a high level of play for an amateur. Biden, on the other hand, has less publicized golf outings but is known to play the sport recreationally. His golfing style is less documented, which might contribute to the higher odds against him in this hypothetical matchup.