The PGA Issues a Statement on Trump

PGA of America, PGA Tour, USGA and LPGA have issued a joint statement:

In response to Mr Trump’s comments about the golf industry ‘knowing he is right’ in regards to his recent statements about Mexican immigrants, we feel compelled to clarify that those remarks do not reflect the views of our organisations.

While the LPGA, PGA of America, PGA Tour and USGA do not usually comment on Presidential politics, Mr Trump’s comments are inconsistent with our strong commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment in the game of golf.

 Both the 2017 US Women’s Open and the 2022 US PGA Championship are due to be staged at Trump National in New Jersey. The Senior PGA Championship will be played at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia in 2017 and Trump Golf Links Ferry Point outside New York City will host The Barclays PGA Tour event in 2017. The PGA Grand Slam of Golf is scheduled for this October at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles.

 -RW