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Donald Trump accepts role as honorary chairman for Presidents Cup at Medinah
The former U.S. president confirmed he will attend the September tournament near Chicago following an invitation from the PGA Tour.
The short version
- Donald Trump announced he accepted the invitation from PGA Tour Commissioner Brian Rolapp to serve as honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup.
- The golf tournament will take place from September 24-27 at Medinah Country Club near Chicago.
- The role of honorary chairman traditionally goes to the host nation's head of state, though attendance is not mandatory.
Key facts
- Donald Trump announced on social media that he accepted an invitation from PGA Tour Commissioner Brian Rolapp to act as honorary chairman for the upcoming Presidents Cup.[Associated Press]
- The event is scheduled for September 24-27 at the Medinah Country Club outside Chicago.[Associated Press]
- Heads of state and world leaders traditionally serve in the honorary role for the Presidents Cup, which was established in 1994.[Associated Press]