Justin Rose open to Donald Trump presenting trophy if Europe retain Ryder Cup

Justin Rose says he would be happy for Donald Trump to present Europe with the Ryder Cup on Sunday evening.

The golf-loving president is attending the opening day of action at Bethpage Black on Friday afternoon as the United States try to regain the trophy they lost in Rome two years ago.

While Trump is not currently due to be in attendance on Sunday night, he is not one to shirk the limelight and presented Chelsea with the Club World Cup in July and also attended the Super Bowl and the men’s US Open tennis final.

Rose said it would be a “great opportunity” if he did make an unscheduled visit to the trophy ceremony on Sunday.

“100 per cent, yeah, I would love the chance to have that opportunity,” he said.

“Listen, I’m not sure he’s going to want to be on the stage congratulating the team that wins in his backyard.

“But of course, he’s the president, ultimate respect, and that would be a great opportunity.”

Trump is due to be on the first tee for the afternoon fourballs and his presence is sure to cause a frenzy.

But Rose does not think it will provide too much of a distraction.

“Obviously he’s going to bring certainly a lot of attention and patriotism to the event,” he said.

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