Donald Trump conducts awkward handshake with Adam Scott at Presidents Cup

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Donald Trump was involved in a bizarre extended handshake with Australian golfer Adam Scott as he watched the United States secure Presidents Cup success at Medinah.

Trump was a prominent presence as the US fought back to snatch victory in the Sunday singles, overturning a huge deficit to extend their long winning streak in the biennial event.

US captain Brandt Snedeker credited his side’s success to the president as the hosts won nine of the 12 matches to secure a 17-13 victory.

The president of the United States was present for the start of each of those, shaking hands with the competitors as they made their way onto the first tee.

Australian veteran Scott appeared the victim of a Trump jape as the pair shared a long clasp of hands, with the golfer appearing to try and pull away before the shake was relinquished.

Both men appeared to be smiling during the exchange, with the president a noted golf lover. Scott won the 2016 WGC-Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral in Florida a decade ago.

Donald Trump cheered on the golf green as Brandt Snedeker was awarded the President's Cup trophy — Donald Trump cheered on the golf green as Brandt Snedeker was awarded the President’s Cup trophy (Getty)

The Team International’s failure to convert a sizeable lead into success means Scott has now featured 12 times in the Presidents Cup without once taking victory.

The United States were last beaten at the event in 1998, their sole defeat in competition history.