Trump's Golf Habit Costs Taxpayers Over $100M

Former president's frequent visits to Florida course draw scrutiny over public funds.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:26pm

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Former President Donald Trump has racked up over $100 million in taxpayer costs for his frequent golf outings during his time in office, according to a new report. Trump has visited his course in West Palm Beach, Florida 56 times and spent 110 days golfing in just over 14 months as president, putting him on pace to potentially spend $300 million on the hobby.

Why it matters

Trump's extensive golf habit while in office has drawn criticism from both parties over the use of public funds for his personal leisure activities. The costs associated with securing the president and his entourage at Trump's private golf clubs have been a point of controversy.

The details

The $100 million in taxpayer costs covers expenses like Secret Service protection, travel, and staff lodging at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and other Trump-owned properties. Trump's 56 visits to his West Palm Beach course and 110 total golf days during his first 14 months in office put him on track to potentially spend $300 million on golf over a four-year term.

  • Trump has visited his West Palm Beach golf course 56 times since taking office in January 2017.
  • In just over 14 months, Trump has spent 110 days golfing.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th president of the United States, known for his frequent golf outings during his time in office.

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The takeaway

Trump's extensive use of taxpayer funds for his personal golf habit while in office has sparked bipartisan criticism over the appropriate use of public resources and the president's work-life balance.