Overview

• The R&A has kept Turnberry on its roster of potential Open venues but says nearby roads, rail links and lodging must be upgraded before it can host the championship again.
• Trump opened a new course at his Aberdeenshire resort, which is set to host both a Legends Tour stop and the DP World Tour’s Nexo Championship.
• The Scottish government invested £180,000 in the Nexo Championship at Trump Aberdeen, underscoring public funding for tournaments at his properties.
• Doonbeg in Ireland is under consideration for the Irish Open as early as 2026, expanding Trump’s golf presence beyond Scotland.
• Eric Trump told the BBC that Turnberry “deserves” another Open Championship once his father’s presidential term concludes, reflecting ongoing family advocacy for major event rights.