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The Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, has been the host of LIV Golf's events for two seasons. It is one of Donald Trump's favorite venues for spending leisure time, hosting family gatherings, and even political events. Notably, Trump's daughter Ivanka married Jared Kushner at Bedminster in 2009.
In 2002, Trump acquired the 520-acre property in Manchester for nearly $35 million. Formerly known as Lamington Farm, this property features a 36-hole golf club designed by Tom Fazio and his son, Tom Fazio II. Since its opening in 2004, it has evolved into one of the premier destinations for luxury golf and leisure.
Lamington Farm was previously referred to as the Summer White House and was purchased by an executive from an insurance agency in New York in 1917. The place gained popularity as the Cowperthwaite home, named after Morgan Cowperthwaite. His son, Cowperthwaite, enlisted architect Mott B. Schmidt in 1939 to design the Lamington House, which now serves as the clubhouse for the Trump National.
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Lamington Farm remained with the Cowperthwaite family until 1981 when the famous automaker John Z. DeLorean purchased the Somerset County land. However, DeLorean encountered trouble with the FBI due to a $24 million cocaine deal, resulting in his bankruptcy and the auctioning of his property to a course developer.
Membership at the Trump National Golf Club is not inexpensive, with initiation costs ranging from $14,000 to $25,000 and annual fees going as high as $350,000.
Members enjoy access to eight tennis courts, a basketball court, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a heated swimming pool, a helipad, and, most importantly, exceptional golf facilities. Additionally, members have the option to rent one of the three cottages or eleven apartments.
The first important event that Trump National at Bedminster hosted was the 2017 US Women's Open. In 2014, the course was also awarded the 2022 PGA Championship by the PGA of America. However, the hosting rights were taken back in 2021 after Trump was accused of provoking the attack on the US Capitol.
Who won the 2023 LIV Golf Bedminster event at Trump National?
The LIV Golf Bedminster was the 11th event of the LIV Golf League 2023, taking place from Friday, August 11 to Sunday, August 13 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Cameron Smith finished at 12-under over the three days, securing his second title of the season and third on the Saudi-backed circuit, beating Anirban Lahiri.
In the team event, Smith-led Ripper GC, consisting of Matt Jones, Marc Leishman, and Jediah Morgan, finished at 20-under, defeating Bryson DeChambeau's Crushers GC and Louis Oosthuizen's Stingers by 11 strokes.
LIV Golf's 2023 season finished last week with the Team Championship held at Trump National Doral in Miami. Crushers GC took home $14 million after beating Rangegoats GC in the final on Sunday, October 22.
Earlier, Talor Gooch had won a bonus of $18 million after ending the season at the top of the standings. He secured three victories and earned $15 million during the season, bringing his total earnings to over $33 million for the year.
