In a seismic announcement that reverberates through the world of golf, the PGA of America has officially named Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey as the host venue for the 2032 Ryder Cup. This decision marks a monumental return to the spotlight for a course indelibly linked to former President Donald Trump.
The selection represents one of the most significant sporting coups for the Trump Organization since the Capitol riots of January 2021, which led to the stripping of major events from Trump-owned properties. The 2032 edition will see the world's finest golfers descend upon the luxurious Bedminster layout, a course long championed by Trump himself.
A Venue Steeped in Controversy and Ambition
Trump National Bedminster is no stranger to high-profile tournaments, having previously hosted the 2017 U.S. Women's Open and the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational series. However, securing the Ryder Cup—golf's most passionately contested team event—elevates its status to an entirely new level.
"It's a great choice," the former President stated from his Mar-a-Lago estate. "It's one of the great courses of the world... They're going to find it to be incredible." His endorsement underscores the personal significance of this victory for the Trump brand.
PGA of America's Strategic Decision
Seth Waugh, CEO of the PGA of America, framed the decision as apolitical, focusing purely on the course's merits. "It was a good decision for the Ryder Cup, first and foremost, and therefore for the PGA of America," Waugh commented, emphasising the world-class nature of the facility and its proven ability to host elite championships.
The announcement comes amidst a fragile truce in the golf world, following the recent framework agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which backs the rival LIV Golf series. This détente likely smoothed the path for the PGA to award its flagship event to a property so closely associated with the LIV circuit's most famous supporter.
The Road to 2032: A New Chapter for American Golf
The 2032 Ryder Cup at Bedminster will follow the 2025 matches at Bethpage Black in New York and the 2027 event at Hazeltine National in Minnesota. The selection signals a confident, forward-looking strategy from the PGA of America, choosing a modern, spectator-friendly venue designed to showcase the event to a global audience.
With this decision, the rolling hills of New Jersey are set to become the stage for an unforgettable chapter in Ryder Cup history, blending world-class sport with undeniable political theatre.
