India, May 22 -- South Africa's champion golfers visited the White House with their country's president on Wednesday, hoping to connect with President Trump through his passion for golf.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Trump in the Oval Office, accompanied by Ernie Els and Retief Goosen.Ramaphosa stated thatnother legendary golfer from South Africa, Gary Player, could not attend the meeting. In addition, the leader from South Africa presented a book featuring golf courses from his nation.

In its report, New York Times stated that "Joining the South African delegation alongside the typical assortment of cabinet ministers and other aides will be Ernie Els, the former world No. 1 golfer, and the two-time U.S. Open champion...