Just in time for the PGA Tour's big return to Trump National Doral this weekend, a jaw-dropping photo has surfaced online: a massive, gleaming gold statue of President Donald Trump standing tall at the course. The image, shared by Golfweek's Adam Schupak, has set social media ablaze with reactions ranging from awe to eye-rolls.
“There is a new Gold Man on the PGA Tour,” Schupak wrote on X, alongside the photo that appears to confirm the statue is very real. The statue is reportedly new and, well, hard to miss—think oversized, shiny, and unmistakably Trump.
The timing couldn't be more perfect. The Cadillac Championship—a brand-new Signature Event on the 2026 PGA Tour schedule—tees off Thursday at the iconic Blue Monster Course in Miami. This marks the 56th time a Tour event has been held at the club, which is famous for its water hazards and electric blue tee markers.
The 18th hole, a 473-yard par-4, is legendary for its difficulty. Tiger Woods himself once called it “one of the toughest par 4s you’ll ever play if it’s into the wind.” Now, players and fans will have an extra conversation starter: that giant gold statue.
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is all in on the venue. “We are pleased to welcome back Cadillac, a world-class brand whose partnership with the PGA TOUR is synonymous with Trump National Doral, a legacy venue on our schedule,” he said in a statement. “We appreciate the support of Cadillac as we bring a new era of the PGA TOUR to our fans in Miami.”
Of course, the statue isn't the only Trump-related headline making waves. From Jimmy Kimmel's wife taking a step back during the Melania Trump feud to Melania firing back at the late-night host, the Trump family remains a fixture in the news cycle. And let's not forget Kai Trump's terrifying allergic reaction at The Masters—proof that golf and drama go hand in hand.
As for the gold statue, it's already being dubbed “The Golden Man” by some fans. Whether you love it or hate it, one thing's for sure: Trump Doral is pulling out all the stops for this week's tournament. The first round kicks off Thursday, and all eyes—and cameras—will be on that shiny new addition.
