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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.
Trump bought it from a course developer in 2002, reportedly for "much less" than $35 million.
Sources: NorthJersey.com, The New York Times
Formerly known as Lamington Farm, the property was once the estate of famous automaker John DeLorean.
Source: NorthJersey.com
The Old Course played host to the 2017 US Women's Open, and the club will host the 2022 PGA Championship.
Source: NorthJersey.com
Outside of golf, some of the amenities offered to members include several tennis courts and three dining areas.
Source: NorthJersey.com
The club also has a helipad, a fitness center, and a 25-meter pool with two hot tubs on the premises.
Source: NorthJersey.com
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.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner own one of the cottages.
The club plays host to many weddings. Trump even crashed one while he was staying at the property last summer.
Source: Business Insider
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.
Source: NorthJersey.com
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.
Source: NorthJersey.com
The property is classified as farmland for tax purposes. Part of the land is used for growing hay and raising goats.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
If it weren't for the goats and farming activities, Trump would probably have to pay tens of thousands of dollars more in taxes.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
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.
Source: Business Insider
While Trump on his "working vacation" this week, he's golfing during the day and hosting dinners for supporters and business leaders at night.
Source: White House
He seems to be enjoying his summer vacation.
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