Palm Beach County could one day have an official U.S. golf course that serves as a destination for Commander-in-Chiefs for years to come.<\/p>\n
A newly unveiled proposal calls for designating Trump International Golf Club near West Palm Beach as the \u201cpermanent United States Presidential Golf Course.\u201d It would make its \u201cgolf courses and amenities available to all past, current and future U.S. Presidents regardless of party affiliation and all visiting foreign heads of state, at the discretion of the White House.\u201d<\/p>\n
The proposal surfaced Thursday in a letter sent to the county by the Shutts & Bowen LLP law firm, which is representing Trump International Golf Club L.C.<\/p>\n
In a statement sent to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo said the proposal \u201chas the potential to be a remarkable and historic opportunity for Palm Beach County.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCommunities across America compete for the honor of hosting presidential libraries because of the history, prestige and economic impact that comes with becoming a permanent part of the American presidency. What is envisioned here could be just as unique, a permanent, operational presidential institution.\u201d<\/p>\n
Attorney Harvey Oyer, in his letter to county commissioners, described some of the reasons behind the idea.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis proposal is rooted in President\u2019s Trump\u2019s deep affection for Palm Beach County, which is his home, the home of two of his children, many of his grandchildren and the location of the recently renamed President Donald J. Trump Boulevard<\/a> and President Donald J. Trump International Airport<\/a>,\u201d Oyer wrote.<\/p>\n Oyer, contacted by the Sun Sentinel on Friday, acknowledged sending the letter to the county.<\/p>\n