Did the White House buy Obama’s golf simulator?
Similarly, we found no record of a golf simulator’s having been purchased by any office or agency associated with the White House between 2008 and 2016. However, that could merely indicate that former president Obama also paid for his own golf simulator.
Did president Trump buy a golf simulator during the government shutdown?
The Washington Post reported that President Trump took his golf game indoors during the federal government shutdown in early 2019. In early 2019, President Donald Trump bought and installed a golf simulator in the White House.
Does Donald Trump play golf?
That break from his hobby ended on 2 February, when President Trump played golf with multiple major-winners Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods at his course in Jupiter, Florida. However, on 13 February the Washington Post reported that the president had sought to keep his golf game sharp even while he was ensconced in the West Wing.
Did Trump try to keep his golf game Sharp in West Wing?
However, on 13 February the Washington Post reported that the president had sought to keep his golf game sharp even while he was ensconced in the West Wing. Citing two unnamed White House sources, the Post reported that:
Where did Donald Trump play golf?
U.S. President Donald Trump waves whilst playing a round of golf at Trump Turnberry Luxury Collection Resort during the U.S. President's first official visit to the United Kingdom on July 15, 2018 in Turnberry, Scotland. (Getty Images)
How much is the Trump golf simulator?
President Donald Trump, a known golf enthusiast and a frequent critic of his predecessor Barack Obama's golfing habit, has reportedly installed a $50,000 “golf simulator” the size of an entire room at the White House.
When did Biden putt on the green?
In this handout from the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden putt on the White House putting green April 24, 2009. in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)
Did Trump defend himself after the leak?
Trump, days after the leak, also defended himself on Twitter, claiming: "No president ever worked harder than me (cleaning up the mess I inherited)!"
Is Trump's virtual golf game an upgrade?
The Washington Post on Wednesday reported that the game is actually an upgrade of a previous system which was put in by Obama. Trump's new system was described by the outlet as "allow [ing] him to play virtual rounds at courses all over the world by hitting a ball into a large video screen.”
Did Trump pay for the golf simulator?
A Trump administration official, on conditions of anonymity, told the Post that the president personally paid for the golf simulator, however, he hasn't used it yet. Reports state that the system was installed in the White House's personal quarters in recent weeks.
What is Obama considering while on vacation?
Obama is considering three major issues while on vacation: ideas to overhaul his internal White House staff; a replacement for Lawrence Summers, the departing director of the National Economic Council; and his State of the Union address, which the administration wants to use to tout ideas it believes can unite the Republican and Democratic parties.
When will Obama go back to Washington?
Forced to delay his vacation by five days as Congress worked on a series of his top priorities, Obama added a day on the end and will head back to Washington on Jan. 2, instead of on New Year’s Day.
What is Donald Trump's love of golf?
President Donald Trump’s love of golf has engendered a measure of ridicule and even outrage, especially among his critics and political opponents, since he was inaugurated as the 45th President of the U.S. in January 2017.
How much did Trump's new security system cost?
Trump’s system cost about $50,000, and was put in during the last few weeks in a room in his personal quarters, a White House official said. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of the president’s private residence, said Trump had paid for the new system and the installation personally.
Did Trump use a golf simulator?
The Post article added that, according to the unnamed White House official, President Trump had not yet used the golf simulator.
Did Trump play golf with Tiger Woods?
That break from his hobby ended on 2 February, when President Trump played golf with multiple major-winners Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods at his course in Jupiter, Florida. However, on 13 February the Washington Post reported that the president had sought to keep his golf game sharp even while he was ensconced in the West Wing.
