What is Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles? All You Need to Know About Former US POTUS’ Controversial Golf Course
Donald Trump is known for his deep-rooted love for golf. He has been seen playing golf often, which was the case even during his tenure as the POTUS. He is spotted on most days in his white tee and a red ‘Make America Great Again’ cap.
His love for the sport is such that he owns several golf courses and has made an effort to bring the LIV Golf League to his course as well. However, his golf ventures have been under scrutiny of late, following controversy surrounding the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles.
All you need to know about the former POTUS’ golf club
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Earlier, the popular club was also known as Ocean Trails Golf Club. However, later it came to be known as The Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles. It is a public golf club located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Pete Dye and Donald J. Trump Signature Design collaborated to come out with the challenging 18-hole course layout. It is also known for the breathtaking views it has to offer, thanks to the Pacific Ocean.
The opening of the club had been delayed due to natural causes. It has a unique history. After it originally opened as Ocean Trails Golf Club, an earthquake struck, causing major damage to the course in 1999.
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Donald Trump purchased the property in 2002, completing the construction and renovation on January 20, 2006. It came to be known as the Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles. The golf course can be spotted in a lot of movies and is known for its spectacular views, making it a great spot for shooting. The course also earned a mention in Golf magazine’s ‘Top 100 Courses You Can Play’ list. However, it has become the focus of a controversial lawsuit.
Some details about the controversial lawsuit
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New York State Attorney General Letitia James has pursued a civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump, alleging that he fraudulently inflated the value of his properties and assets to deceive banks and insurers.
The lawsuit alleges that Trump inflated the value of his golf courses, specifically the Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles, by an excess margin of approximately $100 million. Trump’s tax attorney, Sheri Dillon, faced questions about these valuations.
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Judge Arthur Engoron has previously determined that Trump engaged in fraudulent activities by exaggerating property valuations. The trial is considering multiple allegations with potential penalties, including a ban on doing business in New York and significant fines.
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Stefan Thomas
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