Scottish Donald Trump's golf course to host major UK golf tournament
Scotland's Trump Course Roars Back to Life
The summer breeze isn't the only thing stirring up excitement in Scotland's golfing scene as the iconic Trump International Golf Links Scotland in Aberdeenshire prepares to host a major event come August. The $2.75m Scottish Championship, part of the DP World Tour, is set to bring the best players from around the globe to this breathtaking course – a lucky break for Donald Trump, who's been trying to reclaim his place in the British golf world following his rocky tenure in the White House.
Rumors have been swirling about the US President's attempts to regain entry into the British golfing establishment, with the UK government recently denying any lobbying of the R&A over the possibility of The Open Championship returning to the iconic Turnberry, owned by an organization linked to Trump. But as steaming hot contests go, golf might just take the cake this summer as the DP World Tour makes its debut at the Aberdeenshire course.
The Scottish Championship's addition to the DP World Tour's schedule marks a significant milestone for Trump International, Scotland. Eric Trump, the executive vice president of The Trump Organisation, is understandably thrilled: "We are honored to host this tournament at our iconic property, and 2025 promises to be an incredible year for Trump International, Scotland, as we welcome not one, but two world-class tournaments," he said.
But the action doesn't stop there. Before the Scottish Championship, the Trump links course will host the PGA Seniors Championship, a chance that could signal fresh hope for Trump in hosting the classic Open major at his Turnberry course.
Talking about the potential return of The Open to Turnberry, R&A chief executive Mark Darbon shared, "We're doing some feasibility work around what it would look like to return to that venue, and if anything, the golf course is brilliant. But there are some challenges around the road and rail network, some of the accommodation provision in the surrounding area, and so we're working on what a model could look like for the future."
While Trump International, Scotland, basks in the limelight of hosting these coveted tournaments, it's essential to remember that the Scottish Championship's arrival on the DP World Tour represents increased collaboration with this specific tour, but it does not indisputably signal broader acceptance into the British golf establishment, particularly for marquee events like The Open. The developments primarily represent tour-specific scheduling choices rather than systemic reintegration.
With 2025 shaping up to be a monumental year for Trump International, Scotland, here's hoping golf enthusiasts from around the world bring their A-game to the challenged fairways and persevere them to create an unforgettable summer filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the eternal pursuit of the perfect swing.
Bonus Insights
- DP World Tour's Arrival: The Scottish Championship will represent the first DP World Tour event at Trump's Aberdeenshire course, expanded upon by DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings' comments regarding the course's reputation as a "modern links."
- Senior PGA Presence: The course's hosting of the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship for the third consecutive year highlights its standing in senior golf, distinct from elite men's events like The Open.
- British Open Context: The R&A's decision not to award The Open to Trump Turnberry (the other Scottish Trump course) since 2009 is due to logistical and infrastructure concerns, unrelated to the DP World Tour's schedule choices.
- The DP World Tour is set to make its debut at Trump International, Scotland, in August 2025, marking the first time a DP World Tour event will be held at the property.
- Eric Trump, the executive vice president of The Trump Organisation, expressed excitement about the PGA Seniors Championship, which will be held at Trump International, Scotland, before the Scottish Championship, potentially paving the way for hosting The Open major at the Turnberry course.
- Despite the Scottish Championship's arrival on the DP World Tour, it does not necessarily signal broader acceptance into the British golf establishment for marquee events such as The Open, as increased collaboration primarily represents tour-specific scheduling choices rather than systemic reintegration.
- In the golfing world, Scotland's Trump International, Scotland, is hosting two world-class tournaments in 2025, highlighting its standing in senior golf, with the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship being held for the third consecutive year and the Scottish Championship making its DP World Tour debut.
