Statement

Today, the First Lady and I send our best wishes on the occasion of the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament.

Few events capture our American spirit more than the Masters—where talent, discipline, and hard work unite on one of the most picturesque and challenging courses in the game of golf.

Each spring, players and fans from around the world return to Augusta, Georgia, where history is made on every fairway and each swing becomes part of America’s great sports legacy. From the challenge of Amen Corner to the drama of Sunday afternoon, the Masters demands the best of the best. Generations of champions have left their mark on these extraordinary grounds, and each year a new chapter is written in golf’s enduring story.

This week at Augusta National Golf Club, players honor the past and inspire the future game of golf. All golfers know that with every triumph, there is a setback, with every loss, there is a comeback story that personifies determination and the ability to persevere and prevail when pressure is the greatest. It is what makes a true champion. In that way, the Masters stands as a tribute to our rich history and a symbol of our bright, hopeful, joyous, prosperous, and exciting future—reflecting the same American spirit of excellence that will define our Nation’s new Golden Age for generations to come.

On the 90th playing of the Masters Tournament, Melania and I wish each competitor the very best in their pursuit of the prestigious Green Jacket. We congratulate the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion and all the young women who displayed incredible skill this past weekend. And we send our best wishes to every American watching a “tradition unlike any other.”