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Donald Trump heaped praise on Saudi Arabia's impact on the game of golf as he turned up for the first day of play at LIV's event at his Washington DC course on Friday morning.
The former President first hosted a tournament for the Saudi-backed breakaway tour at Bedminster last year, and now has three courses on their circuit with DC and Miami also signed up.
Trump turned up for a practice round with Patrick Reed, Graeme McDowell, his son Eric and Bob Koepka - the son of PGA Championship winner Brooks - on Thursday, and was back a few hours later to watch the professionals in action.
While LIV will hope his mere presence can increase excitement for the tournament at Trump National this weekend, the 76-year-old was also keen to speak very highly of the competition - and the Saudi Arabian money flooding into the sport.
'I think the (PGA)
