Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Routh Challenges Trump to Golf, Offers Bizarre Stakes
Ryan Wesley Routh, who allegedly tried to shoot Donald Trump, made a wild offer: a golf game.
If Trump wins, Routh wants to be executed.
If Routh wins, he wants Trump's job as President.
He was caught with a rifle near Trump's golf course in September 2024.
Routh also demanded a computer, strippers and a putting green.
The Secret Service stopped him before he could shoot.
He is now facing charges and life in prison.
Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, issued a bizarre golf challenge.
Routh demanded a golf game with Trump, with the stakes being his execution or Trump's job.
Routh was arrested near Trump's golf course with a rifle in September 2024.
He also requested a computer, a printer, strippers and a putting green.
Routh is facing life in prison on charges of attempted assassination and assault.
- Who
- Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump
- What
- Routh challenged Trump to a golf game with bizarre stakes
- When
- September 15, 2024 (arrest); September 2 (demand filed)
- Where
- Trump International Golf Course, Palm Springs
- Why
- Routh was arrested for attempted assassination of Trump.
- Defendant
- Ryan Wesley Routh
- Charges
- Attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer
- Location
- Trump International Golf Course, Palm Springs
- Incident Date
- September 15, 2024
- Routh's Demand
- Golf game with Trump, execution if he loses, Presidency if he wins
