The relationship between President Donald Trump and golf's governing bodies has been anything but easy. Find out why the USGA are again coming under fire?
The relationship between President Donald Trump and golf's governing bodies has been anything but easy. Find out why the USGA are again coming under fire?
If golf’s governing bodies had hoped that discontent about their relationship with Donald Trump would pass once the American election was over, they’ve been left severely disappointed.
Indeed, as the USGA forge ahead with their plans to stage this year’s U.S Women’s Open at Trump National Golf Club, they’ve again been on the receiving of unwanted publicity, this time because of noise created by women’s advocacy group UltraViolet. The community’s petition to move the tournament away from the Bedminster venue, to avoid giving "millions in revenue, free advertising and good branding" to Trump, has garnered more than 100,000 signatures.
The petition appears to have little sway on the organisation however, who have issued a statement announcing that they have no intention of moving the event.
"The USGA has a deep respect for the freedoms we all enjoy in our country to express our views," the USGA told GolfDigest.com. "We are committed to fostering a game that is welcoming and inclusive to all who choose to play it, and ensuring our championships are conducted without discrimination and in a safe and secure manner for athletes, volunteers, staff and fans. We are excited to provide a comprehensive test of golf for the very best female players in the world."
The petition is not the first time the U.S Open, which is to be held between July 10-16, has caught the world’s attention. In October, three U.S. senators sent an open letter to the USGA asking for the event to switch venues after a video came to light in which Trump was seen making inappropriate sexual remarks.
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