![]() Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, CaliforniaĪs of December 2016, Trump owned golf courses in the United States and abroad. In 2018, PGA Tour Latinoamérica held its Shell Tour Championship at Trump National Doral Miami's Golden Palm course after plans were announced to demolish the Melreese Country Club in Miami, which had held the event, for a football stadium. Other upcoming events at Trump courses were not affected. Trump's comments are inconsistent with our strong commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment in the game of golf." The PGA of America also decided to relocate the 2015 PGA Grand Slam of Golf-an exhibition match which had been scheduled to take place at Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles. The LPGA, PGA of America, PGA Tour, and United States Golf Association issued a joint statement, saying that while the organizations "do not usually comment on presidential politics, Mr. And some, I assume, are good people," drawing criticism from immigration and Latino advocacy groups. they're bringing drugs, they're bringing crime. While speaking on illegal immigration, Trump claimed that Mexico is "sending people that have lots of problems. In June 2015, Trump announced his candidacy in the 2016 presidential election with a controversial speech which led to companies such as Macy's and NBC cutting ties with the businessman. The PGA of America selected Trump golf courses to host the 2017 Senior PGA Championship and the 2022 PGA Championship. In 2014, the Professional Golfers' Association of America announced a multi-year partnership with the Trump Organization. Golf courses owned by Trump hosted the LPGA Tour finale from 2001 to 2008, as well as the 2009 US Junior Amateur and US Junior Girls Championships. Following the financial crisis of 2007–2008, Trump began purchasing existing golf courses and re-designing them. By 2007, Trump owned 4 courses around the US. Land for the US$45 million course was acquired through a lawsuit against Palm Beach County, Florida, after Trump's purchase of the Mar-a-Lago resort. ![]() In 1999, Trump opened his first golf course: the Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach in Florida. In the introduction to his 2005 book The Best Golf Advice I Ever Received, Trump wrote, "for me and millions of people-men, women, young and old around the world-golf is more than a game. Trump began playing golf during his college years at the University of Pennsylvania. According to Golf Digest, his handicap is as low as 2.8. Trump, according to Jack Nicklaus, "loves the game of golf more than he loves money". Trump) have been filed claiming that foreign payments at Trump golf courses and hotels violate the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. Although not illegal, this led to criticism from ethics lawyers and journalists for potential conflicts of interest. įollowing his election, Trump broke precedent with recent presidents and chose not to divest from his business holdings, including his golf courses. A spokesman for the Trump Organization said that "This is a breach of a binding contract and they have no right to terminate the agreement". ![]() Courses owned by Trump have been selected to host various PGA and LPGA events, including the 2022 PGA Championship (although the PGA terminated this in the aftermath of the 2021 United States Capitol attack). By the time of his election as United States President in 2016, he owned 17 golf courses worldwide through his holding company, the Trump Organization. As a real estate developer, Trump began acquiring and constructing golf courses in 1999. Donald Trump is closely associated with the sport of golf. ![]()
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