It will be the third time the Springfield, N.J. club has hosted the major tournament. It was also announced that Baltusrol will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023. The PGA of America announced on June 29th that Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023…
Trump Golf Courses Deal with Records Request, Vandalism
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has asked the Trump administration to turn over records of its golf club members after a USA TODAY investigation that “raised the possibility that members of the president’s private clubs could receive special access to the president not available to private citizens.” Four of Trump’s golf courses in New York and New…
USA Today Probes Connections to Trump Through Club Memberships
The national newspaper published results of an extensive investigation through which it “found the names of 4,500 members [of Trump Organization clubs] by reviewing social media, news stories and a public website that golfers use to track their handicaps.” It then drew connections with those names and “at least 50 executives whose companies hold federal contracts, and 21 lobbyists and trade group officials.”
Trump Files New Challenge to Jupiter, Fla. Club’s Assessment
Each year since 2014, Jupiter Golf Club, LLC, which is owned by The Trump Organization, has sued to try to lower the assessment for a property that has been valued at $18 million by Palm Beach County. The organization has succeeded in getting tax liabilities reduced for many of its 12 U.S. club properties.
Our Time with Trump
From the early days of C&RB, we kept having encounters with Donald Trump that now, upon reflection, make it clear why no one should really be surprised he’s now going to be our next President.
U.S. Women’s Open To Stay at Trump Property, USGA Says
Responding to a request from several United States senators to suspend planned events at properties owned by the Republican presidential candidate, the United States Golf Association said it has not changed its position for holding the 2017 tournament at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.
Thumbs Up
Some clubs invest a few million dollars to reinvent themselves, some a lot more. All of them are seeing a good return on investment, and none of them are being managed the same way as in the past.
Trump Discloses Revenue from Golf Courses
According to a personal financial disclosure released this week by the Federal Election Commission, Trump has taken in more than $200 million from his golf clubs alone in the past 18 months, with Trump National Doral Miami bringing in the most, at $49 million.
Trump National GC Moves Forward with Cemetery Plans
Donald Trump plans to construct a 548-grave cemetery at the Bedminster, N.J., property that will be open only to club members and military veterans. The 9.8-acre cemetery will be in a wooded area next to the 13th hole, set back 200 feet from the road.
Trump’s New NYC Course Starts Taking Tee Times in Anticipation of April 1 Opening
Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, a $269 million collaboration between Donald Trump and designer Jack Nicklaus built on a former landfill in the Bronx, will be New York’s first new golf course in 52 years. Greens fees at the most expensive public golf facility ever built in the U.S. will range from $141 for New York residents during the week to $215 for non-residents on the weekend.
Trump Promises to Turn Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne from “Terrible” to “World Class”
Speaking about the unsolicited proposal he has made to add the public course to The Trump Organization’s portfolio and make $10 million in renovations, Donald Trump said the Key Biscayne, Fla. property is currently “a joke” compared to Trump National Doral. A hearing is scheduled for next month to consider changing current restrictions on private enterprise at the park.
You’re Hired!
How Donald Trump works with the management team at his flagship club, Trump National Bedminster.
Playing With Your Food
Club chefs are finding clever ways to incorporate molecular gastronomy techniques to add new appeal and distinction to menus and action stations.
Top-Shelf Amenity
In a setting where many things catch the eye and no detail goes unnoticed, the lockers at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster fit right in.
David McGhee Retires From Fiddler’s Elbow CC
In 30 years as the New Jersey club’s General Manager, he directed its growth to 54 holes.