Trump's golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup

(AP) — President Donald Trump returned to the Presidents Cup as honorary chairman for the second time, getting a loud cheer and keeping his remarks brief.“These people want to see golf,” he said Sunday.His visit to Medinah Country Club in suburban Chicago marked the fourth time Trump has gone to a golf tournament this year. He arrived early and participated in the closing ceremony, helping with the presentation of the trophy to the winning U.S. The Secret Service would not let spectators cross from one side of the first fairway to the other except for when Trump took a break from greeting players to go inside a suite.Trump also was honorary chairman at the 2017 Presidents Cup during his first term.

He showed up at Liberty National, across the Hudson River from Manhattan, toward the end of the competition when the Americans were assured of winning. players during the trophy presentation.This time, he arrived before the start of the 12 singles matches in the final session. Flanked by PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp, Trump greeted players and caddies on both teams.

In between player introductions, he watched the action on the videoboard at No. 1 player in the world and among several golfers who have played with Trump, patted the president’s shoulder as he walked onto the tee. captain Brandt Snedeker also visited the president a couple of times.“He told me I was going to bring some energy today for you guys, you guys need it, and I told him if we did this, he gets all the credit,” Snedeker said after the U.S.

“Thank you, President Trump.”Trump signed three hats for fans, and he responded to sections of the crowd clamoring for his attention by pointing, waving and offering a thumbs-up. When a fan yelled “We love you Donnie!” right before Chris Gotterup's tee shot, Trump waved discreetly.He congratulated both teams during the closing ceremony. He also posed for photos and handed out challenge coins to Team USA and their significant others.Trump was introduced by Rolapp at the beginning of the session, prompting Trump to remark “the fake news media will say I got a very bad reception.”The president spoke briefly, noting that Rolapp had asked him to make a short speech.“I said, ‘No, I don’t have the courage to make a speech.