Donald Trump and the PGA Tour are finally on the same page about something. The President wants to end Daylight Savings Time, and now the Tour agrees. This is a rare moment where politics and the golf business find common ground. The move makes sense for players who need more light to finish their rounds. It also helps fans who want to watch golf in the evening.
A Letter to the President
PGA Tour Commissioner Brian Rolapp sent a letter to Trump supporting the new plan. The letter came after Trump visited the 16th Presidents Cup. Rolapp thanked the President for being there. He said the visit “made the day even more special” for the US team. But the main point of the letter was about time. Rolapp wrote that the Tour stands behind the Sunshine Protection Act. He said, “I also wanted to put in writing what I expressed to you personally: the Tour’s strong support for the Sunshine Protection Act.”
This is not just a polite note. It is a clear stance on a bill that has stalled in the Senate. The House already passed the measure with a vote of 308 to 117. Now the Senate must decide. The bill would make Daylight Saving Time permanent. That means no more turning clocks back in the fall. Golfers would get more daylight in the evening all year long.
Why Golfers Need the Light
The logic is simple. Most people do not play golf all day. They work during the day and try to fit in a round after work. When the clocks fall back, that window of light closes too soon. An extra hour of evening light changes everything for the average player. It means they can finish nine holes before it gets dark. It means they can get on the course after school or work.
Trump knows this. He said in a post on Truth Social that “Nobody wants to spend their precious time running all over the place, turning clocks twice a year.” He added that having “sunshine in the afternoon is better than early in the morning.” He noted that golfers, tennis players, and farmers would all benefit. The Tour backs him up on this. According to Today’s Golfer, the National Golf Course Owners Association says the change could generate 23 million more rounds of golf.
That number matters. It shows that the sport needs more time on the course. The current system hurts the game. It cuts off play when people are trying to fit it in. The Tour understands this better than anyone. They want to grow the game. They know that light equals play.
The Clock Changes Are Over
It is time to stop the confusion. The bill has a simple name: the “We Don’t Want to Change Our Clocks Twice a Year Act.” Trump called it that in his post. He said the change “will be appreciated by all.” The golf community is already on board. The Tour has made its position clear. The House has voted. The Senate is next.
This is a win for the sport. It removes a barrier that has existed for over a century. Golf played a role in starting Daylight Saving Time back in 1907.
