If you’ve ever wondered how business actually gets done in America—really done, not MBA-syllabus-done—allow me to introduce the elective they never teach: Business 101: Golf. The syllabus includes executive orders before breakfast, diplomacy between tee times, and a Super Bowl watch party where GDP gets mentioned more than the score. Attendance is mandatory. Mulligans are encouraged.
This past weekend—February 6th through 8th, 2026—President Trump offered a master class from his open-air boardroom, also known as Mar-a-Lago. Think fewer spreadsheets, more scorecards. Fewer breakout rooms, more breakaway drivers. Same lesson as always: show up, swing hard, keep moving.
Friday: Sign First, Fly Later
Friday kicked off the way all great American Fridays should: ink drying on executive orders and engines warming on Air Force One.
Before Florida sunshine ever kissed the runway, the President:
- Signed executive actions touching trade, sanctions, national security, and an America First arms transfer strategy.
- Opened the beef spigot—boosting Argentine lean beef imports to lower ground beef prices. (Because nothing says kitchen-table economics like burgers.)
- Talked Iran in Oman—“very good talks,” very firm sanctions. Business 101 reminder: smile during negotiations, keep the leverage in your back pocket.
There were press gaggles. There were gas prices discussed. There was a Truth Social kerfuffle blamed on staff. In short, it was a full Friday—the kind where you accomplish more before lunch than most boards do in a quarter.
Then wheels up. Palm Beach bound. Class dismissed for travel.
Saturday: Diplomacy, Weddings, and a Gold set of 45 and 47-Irons
Saturday was peak Business 101.
At Mar-a-Lago, the President met with Honduran President Nasry Asfura to talk security partnerships, deportations, and taking on drug cartels—the kind of serious conversation that pairs nicely with Florida weather and iced tea.
Somewhere between policy and palm trees, there was also a wedding—White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino tying the knot. Because if there’s one thing American leadership understands, it’s multitasking. One moment you’re discussing hemispheric security, the next you’re applauding the bride.
And yes—golf happened.
Trump International Golf Club saw presidential motorcades roll in both Saturday and Sunday mornings. Names of playing partners? Classified. Scorecards? Probably classified too. But the lesson is public: relationships compound better on fairways than conference calls.
Sunday: GDP, Touchdowns, and Halftime Opinions
Sunday was Super Bowl Sunday, and while Santa Clara missed a visit, Mar-a-Lago got the full spectacle.
Before kickoff:
- An NBC interview where the President claimed ownership of the “Trump economy,” pointed to 5.6% GDP growth, and backed the SAVE Act.
- Congratulations sent overseas to Japan’s Prime Minister after a landslide win.
- A public scolding of an Olympic skier—because accountability apparently doesn’t take Sundays off.
Then came the watch party.
Held at Trump International Golf Club, the guest list read like a Senate roll call:
- Senator Lindsey Graham, calling the President “Reagan Plus.”
- Senator Eric Schmitt at the table.
- Viktor Knavs, the President’s father-in-law, sitting front and center.
The halftime show played. Opinions were shared. Loudly. Business takeaway: brand consistency matters—even during halftime.
What Was Actually Accomplished?
Strip away the headlines, the tweets, the playlists, and here’s the Business 101 recap:
- Executive orders signed.
- Trade and sanctions adjusted.
- Beef prices addressed.
- Prescription drug pricing platform launched.
- Foreign leaders engaged.
- Security partnerships discussed.
- Political capital spent.
- Golf played.
In other words: work got done.
Final Exam
Business in America has never been tidy. It’s loud, mobile, occasionally controversial, and often conducted between tee boxes.
But the grit—the showing up, the signing, the negotiating, the grinding through weekends—that part hasn’t changed since the first deal was ever cut on a handshake.
That’s the real lesson of Business 101: Golf with THE Chuck.
You don’t stop because it’s Friday. You don’t stop because it’s the weekend. You don’t stop because the Super Bowl’s on.
You adjust your stance, check the wind, and swing anyway.
Class dismissed. 🏌️♂️🇺🇸
Coming Next Week: Business 102 — Advanced Negotiations from the Rough
Next week’s lesson moves beyond the fairway and into the weeds.
We’ll cover:
- How leverage works when everyone thinks you’re off course.
- Why the rough is sometimes the best place to negotiate from.
- Advanced techniques like strategic silence, public pressure, and accidental headlines.
- And why America’s most durable deals are often struck when the cart path ends.
Bring extra balls. Bring thicker skin. Bring your own sharpie for scorekeeping.
— THE Chuck
Still swinging. Still signing. Still believing in American grit.
Sidebar Quiz: Are You Ready for Business 101 — Golf Edition?
1. You’re hosting a Super Bowl watch party with senators and foreign policy advisors. What do you do first?
A) Finalize briefing notes
B) Check the GDP numbers
C) Make sure the wings arrive on time
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D — Leadership is logistics.
2. A fuel shortage grounds flights to a foreign country. Is this:
A) A supply chain issue
B) A diplomatic signal
C) A business negotiation with jet fuel
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D — Welcome to global commerce.
3. You’re criticized for golfing on a weekend. Your response?
A) Apologize
B) Cancel tee time
C) Remind everyone deals get done on the course
D) Invite critics to play
Correct Answer: C — And D if you’re feeling generous.
4. A reporter’s mom comes up in conversation. Best move?
A) Avoid it completely
B) Show concern anyway
C) Crack a joke and pivot back to policy
D) Accidentally make tomorrow’s headline
Correct Answer: Trick question — in Business 101, it’s usually all four.
Final Score:
- 0–1 correct: You brought the clubs but forgot the balls.
- 2–3 correct: You belong in the foursome.
- 4 correct: Congratulations — you’re ready for Business 102.
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