PGA Cancels 2022 Championship Contract with Trump Bedminster

by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
Published 12:07pm

IMAGE: Trump Bedminster

Tonight, Jim Richerson, President of PGA of America, announced in a video statement that the organization has decided to cancel its contract to hold the 2022 PGA Championship at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. 

The decision was made four days after a large violent mob who support the outgoing president illegally forced their way into the US Capitol Building.

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Jim Richerson
President, PGA of America

"The PGA of America is a nearly 105 year old association with a perpetual mission to serve its member golf professionals and to grow the game.

Fulfilling that mission for all and enabling PGA professionals to do so today and in the future is of paramount importance to the PGA Board of Directors and our leaders.

It’s become clear that conducting the PGA Championship at Trump Bedminster will be detrimental to the PGA of America brand and would put at risk the PGA’s ability to deliver our many programs and sustain the  longevity of our mission.

Our board has thus made the decision to exercise our right to terminate the contract to hold the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump Bedminister.

It was a decision made to ensure that PGA of America and PGA Professionals can lead and grow our great game for decades to come.

Thank you for your continued support and passion for the game we all love."

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No further information has been announced. 

Further Reading: 

• Statement on Passing of US Capitol Police, NJ National Guard Staff Sgt, ​Brian D. Sicknick, 42, Of South River, NJ
• FBI Releases 41 Photos: Request All to Share In Effort to Identify Violent Capitol Insurgents