The MeidasTouch Podcast – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Trump Loses it as his Golf Event is Worst in PGA History!!!
Host: MeidasTouch Network (Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas)
Air Date: May 2, 2026

Overview

In this episode, the MeidasTouch brothers deliver a scathing, humorous, and detailed breakdown of Donald Trump's disastrous week as his much-hyped PGA tournament at Doral, Miami, was declared "the worst attended PGA Tour stop" in years—possibly ever. Using their staple mix of fact-driven news, satire, and brotherly banter, the hosts dissect how Trump’s relationship with the LIV Golf tour, the Saudi government, and his habitual self-aggrandizement culminated in public humiliation and ridicule. The episode also connects these events to broader themes of accountability, Trump’s cognitive decline, and the role of media and public perception in shaping the political narrative.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Attendance Disaster at Doral

• [01:27] The episode opens by reporting that "not a single fan showed up" at the 18th hole of Trump’s Doral course during the Cadillac Championship—an unprecedented embarrassment.
  • "There was nobody there. And when I say not a single fan, I quite literally mean ZERO."
• Visuals shared by Ron Filipkowski on social media corroborate the empty stands, even as MAGA supporters insisted otherwise.
  • "On day two, about 14-19 people in the crowd. Gigantic 15-foot golden Trump statue, but no actual fans."
• Quote:
  • “Everything Donald Trump touches turns to sh*t.” — (Citing Rick Reilly, [01:27])

2. Trump’s Delusional Spin and Public Excuses

• Trump responds to the humiliating turnout not by acknowledging reality, but by pretending he’s too busy "negotiating with Iran" to even notice the tournament.
  • [08:32] Trump Clip: “Somebody came up, said, ‘Sir, the tournament is great.’ I said, ‘What tournament are you talking about? I’m so busy with the Iranians calling…’”
• Hosts lampoon this, calling out Trump’s chronic dishonesty and inability to face basic facts.
  • “You lie about everything and you have been humiliated because no one showed up to the thing you care about most.” — [01:27]

3. LIV Golf and Saudi Fallout

• [01:27–13:27] Trump’s close alliance with LIV Golf and the Saudi government has backfired, as Saudi Arabia pulls funding from the league, rendering it defunct.
  • The hosts explain the quid pro quo: Trump hosted LIV events, hoped for political/financial returns, but is now abandoned by the Saudis.
• As LIV collapses, Trump lobbies for former LIV players’ return to PGA, but the PGA Tour is reticent after their departure.
  • “You abandoned us for the Saudis… we don’t want you in our league right now.” — [01:27]
• [10:09] Trump Clip: Asked if PGA should welcome defectors back, he says: “I do. It’s a great question… I want to see Rory playing Bryson DeChambeau. I want to see big Jon Rahm… The great golfers should be playing against each other.”

4. Mockery from Media and Analysts

• Rick Reilly, sports commentator and Trump critic, delivers pointed barbs: - “How’s this for karma? Trump hitched his camel to the Saudis and Liv golf… Then the Saudis can't afford or just don’t want to spend $6 billion for Liv and killed it. So much winning.” — (Paraphrased, Rick Reilly, [13:27])
• Fox News attempts to minimize Trump’s humiliation, focusing on potential leniency for defectors returning to the PGA. The hosts ridicule the narrative and highlight the lack of accountability.
  • [16:29] Bret Baier (Fox News): “Time heals all wounds.”

5. Trump’s Cheating and Eccentric Behavior

• Trump’s long history of cheating at golf is revisited:
  • “We’ve been the ones that caught Donald Trump cheating while playing golf… He would have his caddy put it in a better position…”
  • Reference to a viral AI image of Trump depicted as a giant gold golf statue, “kicking a golf ball” as a satirical nod to his reputation.
• Notable AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) quote suggests it’s actually better for America if Trump spends more time on the golf course and less in office:
  • [18:27] “You kind of want this guy on a golf course more than you want him in the Oval Office… if he cannot be trusted in the Situation Room… he's not fit to be president.”

6. Absurd Claims and Even Darker Humor

• Trump reportedly tries to use bizarre measures to prop up his stature:
  • Allegedly claims he is healthy because he wins golf tournaments (per his doctor’s note).
  • Hosts recall Trump’s AI video proposing to build golf courses in Gaza, lampooning the surreal notion.
• Discussion of Ivana Trump’s grave at Trump’s Bedminster Golf Course, suggesting tax avoidance as motive, adds a darkly comic, ghoulish note.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "Everything Donald Trump touches turns to sh*t." (Citing Rick Reilly, [01:27])
• “There was nobody there. And when I say not a single fan, I quite literally mean ZERO.” (Host, [01:27])
• “You lie about everything and you have been humiliated because no one showed up to the thing you care about most.” (Host, [01:27])
• [08:32] Trump: “Somebody came up, said, ‘Sir, the tournament is great.’ I said, ‘What tournament are you talking about? I’m so busy with the Iranians calling…’”
• [10:09] Trump: “I do [support letting LIV defectors back]. It’s a great question… I want to see Rory playing Bryson DeChambeau… The great golfers should be playing against each other.”
• “How’s this for karma? Trump hitched his camel to the Saudis and Liv golf … Then the Saudis can't afford or just don’t want to spend $6 billion for Liv and killed it. So much winning.” (Rick Reilly, paraphrased, [13:27])
• [18:27] AOC/Commentator: “…you kind of want this guy on a golf course more than you want him in the Oval Office.”

Timestamps – Essential Segments

• [01:27] — Doral tournament emptiness, “zero” fans, and photo evidence
• [08:32] — Trump’s delusional Iran excuse speech
• [10:09] — Trump’s reaction to LIV, PGA, and returning defectors
• [13:27] — Rick Reilly’s karma breakdown and mocking of LIV
• [15:54] — Fox News spin, PGA/LIV analysis, and accountability questions
• [18:27] — AOC on why keeping Trump on the golf course is better for the nation

Summary

This episode of MeidasTouch delivers a ruthless takedown of Trump’s failed Doral golf event and uses it as a springboard to illustrate his broader failures in both golf and politics. The brothers mix credible reporting, caustic wit, and amplified outrage at Trump’s deflections and fabricated bravado. From “zero fans” at a flagship tournament, to the LIV Golf league’s collapse, to Trump’s bizarre attempts at saving face—including claiming health based on imaginary golf victories—every segment reinforces the central thesis: Trump’s signature self-promotion is now synonymous with public failure. Key moments and memorable quotes are bookended with expert commentary and pointed humor, making the episode both informative and highly entertaining for listeners.