Given that Donald Trump will attend the first day of the Ryder Cup, speculation has already begun about his passion for golf and the financial costs that have followed during his visits to various golf courses and tournaments. According to Golf365, Donald Trump has spent around �53 million on golf since returning to the presidency at the beginning of the year.
Among the most significant expenses is a visit to a Scottish golf resort, which cost the local police 3.2 million pounds, while attending the Super Bowl earlier this year caused expenses of 14.8 million pounds.
The visit to the US Open additionally cost about 6 million pounds.
According to media reports, Trump's visit to the Ryder Cup could cost around 12 million pounds, taking into account the involvement of local police, the Secret Service, security measures and accommodation costs.
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Important figures from both teams emphasized how honored they were to have such an important political leader present on the first day of the Ryder Cup. His presence carries great significance for the entire golf scene and additionally shows how prestigious the Ryder Cup is.
European golfers are equally delighted with the arrival of the Republican leader at Bethpage Black and hope that this tournament will leave unforgettable memories.
Luke Donald, the captain of the Europeans, seems to be most excited about the arrival of the US president, seeing it as a motivation for everyone, not just the US team.
There are still a few hours left until the start of the Ryder Cup, and the public is hoping for an exciting competition. The fact that Trump will attend the first day is sure to add to the excitement and anticipation.
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Trump's involvement
This year, the president of the US showed how open he is to helping the world of golf, as he was involved in negotiations between the two warring parties: the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.
However, even his inclusion of her was enough for both sides to reach a final deal, and it seems that there are serious obstacles on the way to a final deal.
