Trump Grants Pardon to Golf Caddy for British Open Eligibility

WHO:

TMZ - Eric Larson, a PGA golf caddy.

NY Post - Eric Larson, a PGA golf caddy.

WHAT:

TMZ - Trump granted a presidential pardon to Eric Larson for a drug conviction.

NY Post - The pardon allows Larson to participate in prestigious PGA tournaments, including the British Open.

WHERE:

TMZ - The British Open, a major golf tournament.

WHY:

TMZ - The pardon was issued so Larson could compete in PGA tournaments after missing the previous year's British Open due to his conviction.

NY Post - Larson expressed gratitude, stating, “I got a chance now” following the pardon.

HOW:

TMZ - Trump used his presidential authority to issue the pardon.

(UPDATED September 19, 2026 23:56 UTC)

President Trump has granted a presidential pardon to Eric Larson, a PGA golf caddy, for a drug conviction, allowing him to compete in prestigious tournaments like the British Open. Larson, who missed the previous year's British Open due to his conviction, expressed his gratitude, saying, “I got a chance now” following the pardon. This decision was made using Trump's presidential authority to ensure Larson could participate in upcoming PGA events.