Donald Trump has weighed in on LIV Golf, as the third event in the series takes us to his Bedminster course in New Jersey next Thursday. In the days leading up to the golf, former President Trump intends to make his presence known.
CNN tweeted a link to Trump’s comments that golfers should join the LIV Tour and “take the money now.” Trump uses the platform Truth Social to distribute his opinions after having his Twitter account suspended early last year.
Former US President Donald Trump told golfers that they should join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series and “take the money now,” as the breakaway series prepares for its next event at Trump National Golf Bedminsterhttps://t.co/l3OK1DouHQ
— CNN (@CNN) July 19, 2022
Trump suggested a merger was ‘inevitable’ between the PGA and the LIV Series and that players who have remained loyal to the ‘disloyal PGA’ will be left out if and when the merger takes place.
Always a divisive character, Trump has been involved in the world golfing scene for some time, owner of various courses, and a frequent player himself, particularly during his presidency, for which he received significant criticism.
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Back in January 2021, the PGA chose to terminate the agreement to play the 2022 PGA Championship at the Trump Bedminster course after the Capitol Hill attack. The mob that stormed the Capitol was allegedly incited by Trump, which led to his Twitter account suspension.
The R&A then stopped the use of the Trump Turnberry course for major professional golf events, not 24 hours after the Bedminster termination last January. Despite hosting the Open four times and the Women’s Open twice, the Turnberry course was declared unfit for use because the focus would not be on the championship or the course itself, as R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers said.
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Back in Bedminster, NJ, families of 9/11 victims have again come forward before the third LIV event commences, urging Trump to cancel the tournament. The Saudi backing, the division caused on the professional Tours, and now the Trump course being used to host the event is a trifecta of controversy that makes focusing on golf even more difficult.
So, typical to form, Donald Trump is not mincing his words while showcasing his knack for closing the deal.
His message? Take the money!
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