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Gerry Smith

Blessed by Trump, snubbed by TV, LIV Golf bets future on team format

Donald Trump stepped up to the tee at the first hole at the Trump National Doral, drove his ball down the fairway and gazed back at the crowd behind him. “Can Biden do that?” Trump asked. “I don’t think so!”

As his round continued, Trump fans shouted words of encouragement at the former president. “Keep up the fight for America!” one said. “We love you 45!” another said. “47!” someone else yelled, causing the crowd to cheer.

The following day, Oct. 28, Trump and his fellow amateurs stepped aside, ceding the course to the professionals of LIV Golf, the controversial new league, which was there for the final event of its tumultuous first season.

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