Donald Trump will play at LIV Golf pro-am at Trump National Golf Club: Report

former President Donald Trump She will play alongside Dustin Johnson and Bryson Deschamps on Thursday at LIV Golf’s pro-am before the third championship of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, according to the New York Post.

The The tournament will be held The Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, will feature 48 golfers.

Saudi-backed LIV Tour It has caused quite a bit of controversy in the golf world over the past few months as many famous players have joined the LIV against the wishes of the PGA Tour.

On Monday, Trump said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal That LIV Golf is one of the “most important things that have ever happened in the sport”.

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“I think the publicity they got, more than anything else, has been a great thing for them,” Trump said of Saudi Arabia’s investment in LIV. “I think the publicity they got is worth billions of dollars. It’s one of the most important things that has happened in sports, and sports is such a big part of life.”

A view of Trump National Golf Club during a practice round before the LIV Golf Invitational – Bedminster in Bedminster, NJ, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
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Wednesday, Leaf Golf On schedule for 2023, which will feature 48 golfers playing in the team’s 12 franchises in 14 tournaments. The total portfolio for the 2023 season will be $405 million.

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“The expanding global LIV Golf platform will add a new dimension to the golf ecosystem as we know it, a dimension that provides an opportunity for players and fans around the world to help maximize the true potential of our beloved sport,” LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said On the LIV Golf website.

President Trump plays a round of golf at Trump National Golf Course in Sterling, Virginia, on November 21, 2020.
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“Our franchise model will bring new energy and excitement to fans around the world, creating a bond of teams to connect and grow with. The international series will attract new talent and offer unprecedented paths to develop the next generation of superstars. LIV Golf is committed to making sustainable investments that grow the game. Now and in the future, we are proud to turn these dreams into reality.”

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Over the weekend in Bedminster, 12 teams will compete, with golfers such as Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Johnson and DeChambeau playing.