President Donald Trump is expected to make his appearance at the Presidents Cup this Sunday, rolling into the final round of the four-day team golf competition. Get ready for a huge day at Medinah, because when Trump shows up, it’s always an event.
Sunday Showdown at Medinah
This whole thing kicks off Thursday at Medinah Country Club, just outside Chicago. Trump, as we all know, accepted an invitation from the PGA Tour to serve as honorary chairman. That’s a tradition, right, where U.S. presidents and leaders from other host nations take on that role for the biennial tournament. Last month, Trump was quoted saying, “I look forward to being there,” but he never actually specified which day. The PGA Tour has kept quiet about his travel plans, citing security reasons, and the White House hasn’t responded either. So, the anticipation builds, doesn’t it? Everyone’s waiting to see when he’ll drop in, and now we know it’s gonna be Sunday for the big finish.
More Than Just Golf, Again?
This isn’t his first rodeo at a high-profile golf event, not by a long shot. Back in 2017, he was the honorary chairman for the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey. That year, he became only the second sitting U.S. president to even attend the event, following Bill Clinton in 1996. And get this, he was the *first* to present the actual Presidents Cup trophy after the U.S. team crushed the International squad. Meanwhile, former President Joe Biden was honorary chairman in 2022 but didn’t even show up. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did attend the final day in 2024 when the U.S. won again.
Last year, Trump made history by being the first sitting U.S. president to attend the Ryder Cup, showing up at Bethpage Black Golf Course in New York on opening day to watch players tee off. Despite the extra security, including TSA-style screenings for the 5,000-seat first tee stadium where he was, major fan delays were mostly avoided. And get this, Sunday is going to be his fifth high-profile golf event this year, but it’s the first time he’s showing up to a course he doesn’t own. He’s already hit two LIV Golf events at his own clubs in Virginia and New Jersey, the PGA Tour’s return to Doral in May, and the Irish Open at his Doonbeg course. You know he loves rolling around his courses in a golf cart with the Secret Service close by, and this Sunday, he’s expected to have a custom golf cart. It’s gonna have Presidents Cup branding, presidential service, and USA 250 imagery. Talk about making an entrance!
It’s going to be a wild Sunday at Medinah. With the Presidents Cup trophy on the line and all eyes on the final round, you know there’s going to be buzz, especially with the former President in attendance. Can’t wait to see how it all plays out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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