Golf has been a popular sport among world leaders for decades.
We all know how fond the current US president, Donald Trump, is of the sport. He owns several golf courses all around the world, and is often seen playing. And he’s not the only American president to do so. It’s been a common trend over the years.
It’s also a sport that has been in the Royal Family for generations. In fact, Mary, Queen of Scots, is often cited as the first female golfer, as legend has it she was seen playing a few holes as long ago as 1567.
But one member of the current Royal Family, Prince William, has vowed never to play the game again after a traumatic injury suffered as a child, which left him permanently scarred.
Photo by Pierre Suu/Getty Images
Why Prince William vowed to never play golf again
When meeting with entrepreneurs at Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2024, Prince William made a surprising admission about a childhood injury that left him never wanting to play golf again.
One of the entrepreneurs presented the Prince with biodegradable golf tees, prompting them to ask if he plays the sport.
He pointed to a scar above his right eye and said, “No, (this happened) the last time I played golf”.
The injury, which Prince William calls his “Harry Potter scar”, happened when he was playing golf with a school friend in 1991.
He told BBC’s Newsround in 2018, “I got hit by a golf club when I was playing golf with a friend of mine.”
He continued, “It glows sometimes, and some people notice it, other times they don’t notice it at all.”
So it’s safe to say that William won’t be joining the long line of golfing monarchs any time soon!
How King Charles reacted when Rory McIlroy won The Masters
Even if William isn’t a golf fan, his dad, King Charles III, certainly is. And when Rory McIlroy won The Masters last year to complete the career grand slam, he sent some words of congratulation to the Northern Irishman.
The official Royal Family X account posted, “Congratulations @McIlroyRory on your historic win at @TheMasters! 🏌️♂️”
McIlroy won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award in 2025, but he’s still waiting on a knighthood from the King.
Perhaps after his achievements last season, which include claiming a Green Jacket and winning an away Ryder Cup, one will be on its way soon!
Read the full article here
