Senior Partner
As a personal injury attorney, I spend my days advocating for people who’ve been hurt—often by the reckless or dishonest actions of others. And in both the courtroom and in life, one quality I value above nearly all others is integrity.
That’s why something as seemingly trivial as golf cheating isn’t just a punchline to me—it’s a red flag. Especially when the person doing it holds the highest office in the land.
To my fellow golfers: we all know that golf has long been considered a game of honor. There are no referees. You call penalties on yourself. That’s what makes it different—and what makes cheating at golf so revealing.
Because if someone is willing to lie over a mulligan or a scorecard, what else are they willing to lie about?
In my practice, I’ve seen time and again how small lies can be symptoms of bigger problems. Whether it’s an insurance company denying a legitimate claim or a defendant who fudges the facts, a lack of honesty causes real harm to real people.
Leadership—whether in law, business, or government—requires more than just power. It demands character. Accountability. Respect for rules.
If we start saying that integrity doesn’t matter when it’s “just golf,” are we ready to accept dishonesty in contracts? In testimony? In promises made to citize.
Some may say it’s petty to call out someone for cheating at golf. But I’d argue it’s a window into a person’s values. And for me, as a lawyer, a golfer, and a citizen—it matters.
Let’s stop pretending it doesn’t.