Donald Trump had request to meet rejected by pro golfer and fans won’t believe the reason why
Golfer **Richard Bland** once turned down an invitation to dine with **Donald Trump**—not for political reasons, but because he **”didn’t want two late nights in a row.”** The LIV Golf star, who recently competed at The Masters, skipped the event at Trump’s Miami resort, joking, *”I’m sure I wasn’t missed.”* While other top players attended, Bland prioritized rest over rubbing shoulders with the former president.
The 52-year-old Englishman, enjoying a career resurgence, credits his improved form to regular golf sessions with **Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier**. The pair, friends for over 30 years, play for small stakes, with Le Tissier—a **handicap-one player**—often winning. Bland, a Saints fan, hopes their friendly matches will boost his performance at this week’s **US PGA Championship**.
