The 2022 PGA Championship Will Not Be Held at a Golf Course Owned by Trump

Decision Made After Organizer's Board Vote
Aftermath of Parliament Intrusion Incident... Rising Concerns Over Politicization

Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, owned by U.S. President Donald Trump [Image source=AP News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] Amid the strong aftermath of the U.S. Capitol riot, the United States Professional Golf Association (PGA) has decided not to hold the 2022 PGA Championship at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, owned by U.S. President Donald Trump, where it was originally scheduled to take place.

According to CNN and other outlets on the 10th (local time), Jim Richerson, chairman of the PGA, announced late that night that the board had voted to terminate the contract to hold the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club. Chairman Richerson explained the reason for changing the venue, saying, "It became clear that holding the PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club could damage the PGA brand, and we saw risks in delivering many of our programs and fulfilling our mission over the long term."

This decision by the PGA came after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol and caused violence on the 6th. Since the 2022 PGA Championship will be held during the U.S. midterm elections, there were concerns that Trump supporters might politically exploit the event. Seth War, CEO of the PGA, told AP that such incidents must not happen again at Bedminster and that the only thing they could do was to leave the venue.

The Trump Organization immediately pushed back. The Trump Organization stated, "We have maintained a good partnership with the PGA, and we are disappointed by this unbelievable decision," arguing that the PGA's decision broke a legally binding contract and that they have no right to do so. They also emphasized that they have invested a huge amount of money in the 2022 PGA Championship and are committed to operating the best golf course better than anywhere else.

However, the PGA has not yet announced where the 2022 PGA Championship will be relocated. The PGA stated, "We are already in discussions with several golf courses," suggesting that an alternative venue will be announced soon.

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