Subject: FW: TrackerBASE Report: PRES Donald Trump with Michael Bamberger for Golf.com 5/15/2014
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Subject: TrackerBASE Report: PRES Donald Trump with Michael Bamberger for Golf.com 5/15/2014

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FROM: Bill Chan

Location: Golf Channel

Date: 05-10-2016

RE: Donald Trump with Michael Bamberger for Golf.com (05-15-2014)

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Event Details: Trump interview with Michael Bamberger for Golf.com published on youtube on May 15, 2014.

Attendees/Audience: Golfers

Press: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5rpTuRgL0E

Summary of Event: Trump interview covering golf and Trump’s golf courses. Mentions an LPGA golfer that was on The Apprentice and said, “I gave her the advice, ‘Don’t ever let anyone know you’ve been dumped, Natalie.’

Key Points:

00:15 MB: PGA Championship coming to Trump Bedminster

00:25 DT: Pete from PGA said he really wanted to have it at my Bedminster course. We’ll have it 2022. We had the USGA Juniors and by the way Who won? Jordan Spieth? It’s usually the sign of a good course if the best player wins. We’re excited about having the PGA Championship at Bedminster.

MB: Turnberry is one of the most spectacular places on earth. I know you’re going to improve it but I don’t know how you’re going to improve it.

01:14 DT: We won’t touch Turnberry unless we have approval. It’s a special place. I played it 4 or 5 times. From the first time, I said boy would it be great to own this some day. We have a lot of great places. Ferry Point right outside of Manhattan. Designed by Jack Nicklaus. I think it’ll be the talk of golf.

MB: Your golf portfolio occupied 4% of your business….

02:30 DT: In Los Angeles, I have an amazing piece of land right on the ocean. It represents a portion. It’s not my primary business but I like it and I have a passion for it. I have a passion for everything. Season 14 of the Apprentice. So often you’ll build a nice course but it won’t do well because the location. Location is very important for golf.

03:38 DT: I have friends who love gardening. Now I understand it. It just happened to be 250 acre gardens.

04:36 DT: We’ve done well with the golf world. Many of my course have a waiting list.

MB: Losing golfers…where is this bet on golf coming from?

05:02 DT: I think the person running the National Golf Foundation is incompetent. I would say you’re fired. The numbers are wrong.  I can tell you, it’s the strongest year I’ve had by far. I have great courses and locations. 4 years ago it was okay, but now it’s great. I think the National Golf Foundation has done a tremendous disservice.

MB: New generation not into golf?

06:27 DT: A new Tiger comes along, it started with him. We are bringing the game down with these 15” holes and soccer golf. Golf should be an aspirational game, keep it at a high level and not bring it down because people want to sell more golf clubs or golf balls.

MB: Affluent golfers or for everyone?

DT: It’s booming in Asia. Olympics. People should report how well it’s doing. Course in Dubai. It’ll be a world class championship course. Golf is booming throughout different parts of the world. Instead we have these characters from the National Golf Foundation…not a positive force for golf.

MB: Where did golf begin for you?

DT: I went to the Wharton School, I played at Cobb Creek a public course. I got to know so many people over there. It was such a great experience. I learned in college, I’m a member of Winged Foot, mostly I just play my own courses. It’s a great thing. When you’re walking down a beautiful course, not all of them are, it’s healthy. I get to know people on the course, better than you would on a dinner or lunch. I’ve made many deals, where I became friendly with someone on the golf course and went on to make a deal. It’s helped me in business. I can name at least 2 big buildings that I would not have without golf.

09:57 MB: You’re a tremendous observer of people…

10:15 DT: You learn about people on the course. You learn about people’s honesty, do they move the ball around. You learn their temperament. You can learn so much about people.

MB: When chips are down you get very serious. Usually get the job done.

11:30 DT: I love golf, I’ve won many club championships. A lot of senior club championships too. That’s our major. If you can win that it tells you a little bit of something. I know some really good players who can’t play in club championships. Some admit to me they can’t sink a 3 foot putt in a championship. I love the beauty of building great courses. I’m always honored.

MB: Among your children who has most interest in golf?

12:36 DT: Ivanka is really coming along. Eric is very good. I think they all the same now, they really like it. 5 years ago, I’d say none of them are really coming along. Baron seems to have a lot of talent.

MB: Jack Nicklaus?

14:30 DT: Respect him as a great athlete and golfer. Jack is an amazing guy, when you get to know him you get to love him. He’s smart as can be. He’s a great architect.

16:00 DT: Tiger will win more than anybody. But he feels the Majors are the greatest career. I think a big thing for him is health. If he’s got 10 years of Majors, 40 Majors. Some players are doing well at 50, Fred Couples. It’s tough there are so many great players.

17:53 DT: Phil Mickelson…unbelievable guy, tremendous talent. So good for golf. Natalie Gulbis…beautiful person. Did well on The Apprentice. Good golfer. I gave her the advice, “Don’t ever let anyone know you’ve been dumped, Natalie.” Tom Watson…fantastic guy, I played a round with him. He’s got to be the greatest links player ever. Jack Nicklaus, one of the greats. Greatest golfer. Very special person. He’s a rock. Tiger Woods…a really good guy. I’ve gotten to know him very well. Tremendous talent. A really good guy, he’s got a great heart and a really good guy. Donald Trump…I have a lot of fun. I enjoy employing 1000s of people. I enjoy doing a really good job. I have fun with life.

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