“The PGA of America Board of Directors voted tonight to exercise the right to terminate the agreement to play the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump Bedminster,” Richerson said in a written statement.
The PGA Championship is one of the four “majors” in professional golf for men – the four most prestigious tournaments on the professional golf calendar.
“It became clear that running the PGA Championship at Trump Bedminster would adversely affect the PGA or America brand. It would jeopardize the PGA’s ability to deliver our many programs, and sustain the life of our mission. , “Richerson added in a video address. “It was a decision to ensure that PGA of America and the PGA Professionals can continue for decades to lead and grow our amazing game.”
The Trump organization said in a statement Sunday night that the decision to withdraw the 2022 PGA Championship from Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey ” is a breach of a binding contract and that they have no right to to terminate the agreement. ‘
The PGA of America has not announced a replacement track to host the tournament, which is expected to be played in May 2022.
– Kara Scannell contributed to this report.