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Cameron Young’s Cadillac Championship Win Sparks Political Debate
5/6/2026, 2:26:55 AM
Young’s Wire-to-Wire Victory at Trump National Doral
On May 3, 2026, 28-year-old Cameron Young captured his third PGA Tour title at the Cadillac Championship, held at the Blue Monster course of Trump National Doral in Miami. He led after every round, finished at 19-under-par and won by six strokes over world-number-one Scottie Scheffler. The triumph earned Young a $3.6 million winner’s check and 700 FedExCup points.
Tournament’s Return to the Blue Monster
The event marked the PGA Tour’s first return to Doral’s flagship course in a decade. Donald Trump, who purchased the property in 2012, hosted the tournament, reviving a long-standing relationship between the Tour and the venue.
Key Figures
- Cameron Young – PGA Tour golfer, three-time winner this season.
- Donald Trump – Former U.S. president and property owner.
- Jack Nicklaus – 18-time major champion who praised Young’s performance on social media.
- Scottie Scheffler – World No. 1, runner-up.
- Ryan Harris – Vice President of Marketing, SuperStroke.
Performance Statistics
Young posted rounds of 64-67-70-68, leading the field in Strokes Gained: Putting (7.062) and Strokes Gained: Total (14.417). The Cadillac Championship featured a $20 million purse; Young’s career earnings now exceed $36 million, placing him 396th on the PGA Tour career-money list. His season includes wins at the 2025 Wyndham Championship, the 2026 Players Championship and the Cadillac event.
Official Comments from Young
In the post-victory press conference, Young described Trump as “very powerful” and “a very, very interesting man,” thanking the president, his family and the Doral organization for providing “beautiful properties” that host “great golf tournaments.” He noted the heightened Secret Service presence and a brief delay caused by security but emphasized the honor of playing in front of the former president.
Political Reactions
Trump supporters seized Young’s remarks as an endorsement, dubbing him a “MAGA golfer.” Critics accused him of offering a complimentary nod to the president, arguing the comments crossed into political territory. Neither side presented evidence of Young’s personal political affiliation, and Young himself declined to comment on his beliefs.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He’s nothing if not a very, very interesting man. He’s very powerful, and it’s an honor to get to play in front of him. Hugely grateful to him and his family and his organization that has these beautiful properties and allows us to come and play great golf tournaments on them. This is a special place and great championship golf course, I’m thankful to have it back in the schedule.” — Cameron Young, PGA Tour golfer
- “He was just very complimentary, the way that he – you know, I’ve been fortunate to meet him before, and that’s especially with us golfers, it’s something he loves, and I think appreciates how good everybody is on the PGA Tour,” — Cameron Young
- “My. My. My. Oh, how times have changed!” — Jack Nicklaus, 18-time major champion
- “I just saw a man win for the second time in less than two months and win almost as much money in those victories ($8.1 million) than I won in my entire career on both the @pgatour and @pgatourchampions — combined! Well played, Cameron Young! Nice going! Now, can I get a job caddying next week?!” — Jack Nicklaus (Twitter)
- “Congratulations to Cameron Young on winning the Cadillac Championship by six shots and further asserting himself as one of the game’s best young players,” — Ryan Harris, Vice President of Marketing, SuperStroke
Conflicting Interpretations & Gaps
Sources differ on whether Young’s comments constitute a political endorsement or a routine expression of gratitude. No public statement from Young clarifies his political stance, leaving the debate unresolved.
What’s Next
Young’s next scheduled appearance is the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, followed by the PGA Championship. His performance will be closely watched as the season progresses toward the major tournaments.