During a 2015 campaign rally Trump claimed Saudis had spentTrump has tried to hold major PGA tournaments at his clubs to no avail, with his Scottish club Turnberry being denied the opportunity to host The Open by golf governing body the R&A.
However, the PGA Tour/LIV Golf merger has triggered speculation that high profile events could be hosted at Trump-owned courses.Thomas Gift, who heads up the Centre on U.S. Politics at University College London, commented:"Although the PGA-LIV merger is already putting professional golf at the frontlines of a new culture war, the prospect of a Trump-owned course hosting a tour event would be a coup for the former president.
"It would amplify his brand, and give him yet another opportunity to grab the spotlight—all while boasting of his 'perfect' and 'best-in-class' business ventures. It's a tailor-made campaign event for a politician who's already closely linked himself to golf."
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