Pro golf greats discuss South Africa with Trump, country’s president in tense meeting between leaders

Pro golf greats discuss South Africa with Trump, country’s president in tense meeting between leaders

Retief Goosen talked about the plight of farmers, while Ernie Els called for unity

President Donald Trump meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House Wednesday, May 21, in Washington. (AP/Evan Vucci)

Retief Goosen tees off on one in the first round of The Galleri Classic at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., March 28, 2025. (Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

Golfers Retief Goosen and Ernie Els stand in the Oval Office during a meeting between President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House in Washington, D.C.,May 21, 2025. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)