President Trump attends LIV Golf Virginia event with son Eric at his golf course

US May 10, 2026

BY TANIYA SINGH

President Donald Trump and Eric Trump watch the Maaden LIV Golf Virginia tournament at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Sterling, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump attended the LIV Golf Virginia tournament at his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, alongside son Eric Trump. The appearance came days after Trump publicly called for LIV and PGA Tour golfers to reunite, adding fresh attention to the future of professional golf.

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Eric Trump joins president at golf event

Eric Trump was seen alongside his father during the LIV Golf outing in Virginia. The two greeted guests and tournament officials as crowds gathered around the course.

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Trump arrives at LIV Golf Virginia

Donald Trump made a high-profile appearance at LIV Golf Virginia at his Sterling golf course. The president arrived via golf cart and watched the tournament from a presidential suite.

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Trump pushes for PGA-LIV reunion

Days before the event, Trump said golf fans want to see PGA Tour and LIV golfers competing together again. He specifically mentioned stars like Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Scottie Scheffler.

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LIV Golf’s future sparks conversation

Trump’s appearance comes amid uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf’s long-term future. Reports suggest Saudi-backed funding for the league could end after this season.

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Virginia event adds to Trump’s golf appearances

The LIV Golf stop marked Trump’s second major golf tournament appearance in recent weeks. He previously attended the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship at his Doral course in Florida.

President Trump attends LIV Golf Virginia event with son Eric at his golf course

Eric Trump joins president at golf event

Trump arrives at LIV Golf Virginia

Trump pushes for PGA-LIV reunion

LIV Golf’s future sparks conversation

Virginia event adds to Trump’s golf appearances

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