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Gold-Leaf Trump Statue Unveiled as Young Wins PGA Tour

5/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A 15-foot, 3.1-ton gold-leaf statue of President Donald Trump was unveiled on the first tee at Trump National Doral during the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship.
President Donald Trump attended the final round on May 3, 2026, as the PGA Tour returned to a Trump-owned course for the first time since 2016 after the Cadillac sponsorship ended.
Cameron Young won by six strokes, earning $3.6 million from the $20 million purse.

History

Historical Context

In March 2016 the WGC-Cadillac Championship held its 17th edition on the Blue Monster at Trump National Doral, the final PGA Tour event there for a decade. The tournament succeeded the Ford Championship (1962-2006), emerged after the 2007 FedEx Cup schedule shift, and returned in 2026, underscoring the venue’s enduring role in elite golf and corporate sponsorship.

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Story summary

A 15-foot, 3.1-ton gold-leaf statue of President Donald Trump was unveiled on the first tee at Trump National Doral during the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship.
President Donald Trump attended the final round on May 3, 2026, as the PGA Tour returned to a Trump-owned course for the first time since 2016 after the Cadillac sponsorship ended.
Cameron Young won by six strokes, earning $3.6 million from the $20 million purse.

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