Rory McIlroy opinion emerges after Donald Trump's private chat with Tiger Woods

US President Donald Trump has revealed that Tiger Woods believes Rory McIlroy is the "best driver" of a golf ball he's ever seen. In a YouTube video titled 'Playing Golf with President Trump', the 45th and 47th Commander-in-Chief hit the fairway alongside his granddaughter, Kai Trump. Kai, who is carving out her own career as a professional golfer, and the President discussed the intricacies of a golfer's swing.

Trump then proceeded to mention both Woods and McIlroy by name. "Rory's got a great swing," Trump said."Tiger told me that Rory is the best driver that he'd seen. And for Tiger to say that, that's amazing, right, because Tiger is great at everything. But he said Rory's the greatest driver he's seen."

Trump is recognised for having a deep love of golf. When questioned about his all-time favourite players by 18-year-old Kai, the US President found it difficult to select just one.

"Tiger, Jack [Nicklaus]. I love Jack," Trump said. "I love Gary Player. They're such great athletes, they're great. I love them all. But I think Tiger, Jack, Gary. I love Bryson [DeChambeau]. I think Scottie's [Scheffler] going to be great too. He already is, but Scottie's great."

Kai is the eldest daughter of Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr, and his former wife Vanessa. She is presently finishing her final year at a private school in Miami, Florida but has already secured partnerships with brands including Accelerator Active Energy, Leaf Trading Cards, and TaylorMade Golf.

She boasts over six million followers across her social media platforms - 1.8 million on Instagram, 3.2 million on TikTok, and 1.7 million on YouTube.

Kai's NIL (name, image, and likeness) valuation is estimated to be around £895,000, placing her among the highest-earning female student-athletes, alongside LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne and WNBA star Flaujae Johnson.

In a video that lasted an hour, Kai revealed that she and Trump have been golfing partners for "years" and that it has become their preferred way to "spend time together".

Images of Trump leisurely walking the golf course have somewhat characterised both of his Presidencies to date. His complimentary remarks about McIlroy to Kai follow the Northern Irish golfer and his European teammates' cheeky jibe at the President after Europe's impressive Ryder Cup victory in September.

Luke Donald's team became only the fifth European side to win the Ryder Cup on US soil, winning by 15 points to 13 at Bethpage Black in New York.

During the jubilant celebrations, Team Europe's players assembled to send Trump a video message. With McIlroy operating the camera in selfie mode, they chanted: "Are you watching? Are you watching? Are you watching, Donald Trump?".

Captain Donald then hoisted the Ryder Cup towards the camera. Trump replied on Truth Social, posting: "Yes I'm watching. Congratulations."