Trump Courses To Host Saudi-Funded Golf Tournament

NBC News reports:

Money. Revenge. Disruption. International intrigue. These hallmarks of Donald Trump’s business brand are all colliding in his latest political controversy involving the world of professional golf.

Later this month, Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey hosts its first tournament for the new LIV Golf series, funded by Saudi Arabia, which is upending the sport’s establishment with a $2 billion investment and contracts with top players that reportedly reach $150 million or more.

The series closes in October with a $50 million purse at Trump’s signature Florida course, Trump National Doral Miami, promising an infusion of unknown millions into Trump’s golf empire, which began to noticeably struggle after he began his run for president in 2016.

Mediaite reports:

The LIV Golf series has caused a massive uproar in the world of golf, with the Saudis shoveling millions of dollars to sign players like Phil Mickelson amid outcry about human rights abuses like the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Survivors and family members of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks have loudly criticized the tour, protesting the debut tournament held in June in Oregon.

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— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 14, 2022