Trump Golf Course Unveils a Giant Gold Statue of Himself
Mediaite • • sports
Key Points:
- A gold statue of President Donald Trump with his fist raised has been installed at Trump National Doral golf course in Miami, unveiled just before the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship.
- The statue’s pose mimics Trump’s stance after being shot at a 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, symbolizing triumph and resilience.
- Created by sculptor Alan Cottrill, the statue was commissioned by a cryptocurrency group in August 2024, who paid $360,000 for materials including bronze and gold leaf.
- A legal dispute arose when the group used the statue’s likeness for a crypto token without Cottrill’s consent, delaying the statue’s delivery until a compensation agreement was reached.
- Cottrill personally transported and installed the statue in Miami following the settlement, marking the PGA Tour’s return to Trump National Doral after more than ten years.
