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Step inside Trump's private golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where the president is spending his summer vacation

The property is located approximately 45 miles west of New York City.

Step inside Trump's private golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where the president is spending his summer vacation

Trump bought it from a course developer in 2002, reportedly for "much less" than $35 million.

Trump bought it from a course developer in 2002, reportedly for "much less" than $35 million.

Formerly known as Lamington Farm, the property was once the estate of famous automaker John DeLorean.

Formerly known as Lamington Farm, the property was once the estate of famous automaker John DeLorean.

The current clubhouse served as DeLorean's home.

The current clubhouse served as DeLorean

The 36-hole golf club features two courses: the Old Course and New Course.

The 36-hole golf club features two courses: the Old Course and New Course.

Golf course architect Tom Fazio designed both.

Golf course architect Tom Fazio designed both.

The Old Course opened in 2004, while the New Course opened in 2008.

The Old Course opened in 2004, while the New Course opened in 2008.

The Old Course played host to the 2017 US Women's Open, and the club will host the 2022 PGA Championship.

The Old Course played host to the 2017 US Women

Outside of golf, some of the amenities offered to members include several tennis courts and three dining areas.

Outside of golf, some of the amenities offered to members include several tennis courts and three dining areas.

The club also has a helipad, a fitness center, and a 25-meter pool with two hot tubs on the premises.

The club also has a helipad, a fitness center, and a 25-meter pool with two hot tubs on the premises.

The 5,000-square-foot ballroom can seat 300 guests and features glass windows, French doors, crystal chandeliers, gold chairs, a dance floor, and 11-foot ceilings.

The 5,000-square-foot ballroom can seat 300 guests and features glass windows, French doors, crystal chandeliers, gold chairs, a dance floor, and 11-foot ceilings.

The club has 11 one-room suites and five cottages for overnight stays.

The club has 11 one-room suites and five cottages for overnight stays.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner own one of the cottages.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner own one of the cottages.

The couple got married at Bedminster in 2009.

The couple got married at Bedminster in 2009.

The club plays host to many weddings. Trump even crashed one while he was staying at the property last summer.

The club plays host to many weddings. Trump even crashed one while he was staying at the property last summer.

Trump also has his own private villa on the grounds at Bedminster.

Trump also has his own private villa on the grounds at Bedminster.

When the club opened, membership fees started at about $200,000. Now, fees reach as high as $350,000 for its roughly 425 club members.

When the club opened, membership fees started at about $200,000. Now, fees reach as high as $350,000 for its roughly 425 club members.

The property is assessed for tax purposes at about $33 million and is responsible for roughly $457,000 a year in property taxes, according to county records.

The property is assessed for tax purposes at about $33 million and is responsible for roughly $457,000 a year in property taxes, according to county records.

The property is classified as farmland for tax purposes. Part of the land is used for growing hay and raising goats.

The property is classified as farmland for tax purposes. Part of the land is used for growing hay and raising goats.

If it weren't for the goats and farming activities, Trump would probably have to pay tens of thousands of dollars more in taxes.

If it weren

In 2015, Trump received the approval to build a family cemetery and mausoleum at Bedminster. It is unclear whether he will be buried here or at Mar-a-Lago.

In 2015, Trump received the approval to build a family cemetery and mausoleum at Bedminster. It is unclear whether he will be buried here or at Mar-a-Lago.

While Trump on his "working vacation" this week, he's golfing during the day and hosting dinners for supporters and business leaders at night.

While Trump on his "working vacation" this week, he

Source: White House

He seems to be enjoying his summer vacation.

He seems to be enjoying his summer vacation.

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