The PGA of America, the proprietors of one of golf’s four major championship tournaments, announced that it plans to move its 2022 PGA Championship away from Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.
Jim Richerson, PGA of America president, said holding the tournament at Trump Bedminster would be “detrimental” to the PGA of America’s brand and put the organization’s ability to function “at risk.”
Shortly after the announcement, the Trump Organization expressed disappointment with the move in a statement of their own.
“We have had a beautiful partnership with the PGA of America and are incredibly disappointed with their decision. This is a breach of a binding contract and they have no right to terminate the agreement. As an organization we have invested many, many millions of dollars in the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club, Bedminster. We will continue to promote the game of golf on every level and remain focused on operating the finest golf courses anywhere in the world.”
It was not immediately clear whether the PGA of America has found a replacement venue.
