President Donald Trump was on hand at his National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey as LIV Golf hosted its New York event. It is the third time that the upstart tour has held an event at one of the president's golf clubs.
According to reports, President Trump received a big ovation from spectators as he drove a golf cart along the course. The reaction was not unexpected, given the nature of the event and the location. However, it does highlight the contrast between how Trump is typically received at different types of events.
LIV Golf is currently going through a challenging time, having faced uncertainty about its future funding. In April, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced that it would no longer be providing financial support to the tour. This was a significant concern for LIV Golf's viability, given that the PIF had been its sole funder.
However, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil has recently announced that the tour has secured an agreement with a new lead investor. The details of this investment have not been disclosed, but O'Neil has stated that it will play a key role in supporting the tour's future development.
The news is seen as a significant boost for LIV Golf, which had faced questions about its ability to survive beyond 2026 without the PIF's funding.
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