President Donald J. Trump released a message on Apr. 9 extending best wishes to players and fans for the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament.
The statement highlights the significance of the Masters as an event that brings together talent, discipline, and hard work in golf. Trump said, "Few events capture our American spirit more than the Masters—where talent, discipline, and hard work unite on one of the most picturesque and challenging courses in the game of golf."
He noted that each spring sees players and fans from around the world return to Augusta, Georgia, where history is made on every fairway. The President described how "the challenge of Amen Corner" and "the drama of Sunday afternoon" make demands on participants at Augusta National Golf Club.
Trump also emphasized how triumphs and setbacks at this tournament reflect determination: "All golfers know that with every triumph, there is a setback, with every loss, there is a comeback story that personifies determination and the ability to persevere and prevail when pressure is the greatest. It is what makes a true champion." He added that in this way, "the Masters stands as a tribute to our rich history and a symbol of our bright, hopeful, joyous, prosperous, and exciting future—reflecting the same American spirit of excellence that will define our Nation’s new Golden Age for generations to come."
In closing his message for this year's tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, Trump said: "On the 90th playing of the Masters Tournament, Melania and I wish each competitor the very best in their pursuit of the prestigious Green Jacket. We congratulate the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion and all the young women who displayed incredible skill this past weekend. And we send our best wishes to every American watching a 'tradition unlike any other.'"
