Donald Trump: Golf course owned by US president to host 2025 Scottish Championship
Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf course will host a DP World Tour event for the first time as the Scottish Championship returns to the circuit from 7-10 August.
The event has been played once before, in October 2020 at Fairmont St Andrews, and will replace the cancelled Czech Masters.
Owned by the president of the United States, the Trump International course in the Menie area, 10 miles north of Aberdeen, opened in 2012 and staged PGA seniors tournaments in 2023 and 2024.
Guy Kinnings, CEO of the DP World Tour, said: "Trump International Golf Links Scotland has already earned a reputation as one of the best modern links courses in the UK and it promises to be an excellent venue for the return of the Scottish Championship."
The tournament, with a $2.75m (£2m) prize fund, will coincide with the FedEx St Jude Championship in the PGA Tour's season-ending play-offs, as well as the Chicago event in LIV Golf.
President Trump, who purchased Turnberry in 2014, handed over control of his Scottish golf courses to his sons shortly before he took office for the first time in 2017 but has retained a financial interest.
Eric Trump, executive vice-president of The Trump Organisation and son of the president, said: "This significant milestone reflects the hard work of our team and is a true testament to the exceptional golf and hospitality we deliver in Scotland."
Spaniard Adrian Otaegui was the winner of the inaugural Scottish Championship five years ago.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The National
29 minutes ago
- The National
Celtic, Partick Thistle & Aberdeen face SPFL disciplinary action
The league body confirmed action has been taken over "unacceptable conduct" in respect of incidents at the end of the season. The SPFL condemned shocking incidents throughout the 2024/25 season with disciplinary action taken against a number of clubs during the campaign. Now, Celtic, Partick Thistle and Aberdeen face sanctions over matters at the end of the season, with the direct incidents not listed by the SPFL. The league body saluted "incredible support" in Scotland, with attendances up to a record high in the SPFL era. Numbers jumped by 185,000 on the previous record last year to 5,336,353 supporters. However, unsavoury incidents prompted condemnation from the SPFL with "dangerous, irresponsible and selfish behaviour" blasted by chiefs. Read more: An SPFL statement read: "While the vast and overwhelming majority of supporters are an undoubted force for good in our game, it's been extremely disappointing to see a small number persisting with dangerous, irresponsible and selfish behaviour. Whether that's flares, fireworks, smoke bombs, throwing missiles, or pitch invasions, these actions put staff, supporters and players at risk and are completely unacceptable. "For example, the incident which saw Aberdeen player Jack Mackenzie left injured at Tannadice Park after a chair was thrown onto the pitch, simply beggars belief. It goes without saying that players, staff and fellow supporters should have the right to attend games free from the risk of being struck by projectiles. "The swift cooperation between clubs, supporters and Police Scotland helped identify the alleged perpetrator, who has since appeared in court. This is a model of how our system should work. In another recent incident, Livingston quickly issued a lifetime ban to an individual who allegedly spat at a member of the Ross County coaching team, and we commend the club's prompt and decisive action. "As well as club bans, unwelcome incidents such as these have unfortunately made it abundantly clear that there is a need for far more widespread use of football banning orders (FBOs) and we are encouraged by the progress being made in partnership with our clubs, Police Scotland and the Scottish Government. "We have been discussing broadening the scope of these orders as part of the Scottish Government's FBO working group and we're extremely pleased to see this was covered in the Programme for Government in May. These recent incidents reinforce the need for such sanctions to protect the match-day experience for the vast majority of law-abiding fans. "During the 2024/25 season the SPFL took disciplinary action against a number of clubs and notices of complaints have now been raised against three clubs in respects of incidents which occurred at the end of the season - Partick Thistle, Aberdeen and Celtic. "The SPFL will undertake a number of discussions with supporter groups to better understand their views and explore the challenges involved. We're committed to open and constructive engagement as we work together to ensure a safe, enjoyable and inclusive match day experience for all fans. "We will be having further meetings with key stakeholders over the summer to review the most recent season and look ahead to 2025/26. We remain committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable match day experience for players and supporters - they are the lifeblood of our game and deserve nothing less."
Daily Mail
42 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Sir Chris Hoy reveals he is competing in race event at iconic Le Mans track to prove 'life goes on' - amid Olympic legend's stage four cancer diagnosis
Sir Chris Hoy has revealed that he is competing in the long Le Mans Invitational race to 'show that life goes on' for people with terminal cancer. The legendary cyclist, 49, was diagnosed with Stage four terminal prostate cancer in September 2023 following a routine check on a shoulder strain showed a tumour, before a further scan revealed the primary cancer to be in his prostate which had spread to his bones. This weekend he will take part in the Dark Horse Stars class of the Mustang Challenge alongside ex-Top Gear presenter Chris Harris, as part of the Le Mans car invtiational race. The six-time Olympic gold medallist first said he was having cancer treatment last February before he made the prognosis public in October, adding he only had two to four years to live despite undergoing chemotherapy. Hoy, an 11-time world champion, said his diagnosis was 'terrifying'. He told TNT Sports: 'I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer almost two years ago now, and it shocked me, it rocked my world. 'It changed everything in one sentence, you're told that's not curable, but it's treatable. 'So suddenly, you have this death sentence, and it's terrifying, but I'm here to show that life goes on for many people in that situation.' The former cyclist, who became Scotland's most succesful Olympian in 2008, took part in Le Mans proper in 2016, finishing 18th in the 60 car race. He admitted it was 'unlike anything else' he had experienced in sport. 'It's always been the endurance event. If you get the chance as an amateur driver, this is the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake, this is the big one,' he said. 'I still pinch myself that I got to do it, when you watch on TV or come to watch it live, I still can't quite believe I was out there, elbows out with the big boys. Last month Hoy revealed that he is 'feeling good' and has entered a 'stability stage' amid his battle with cancer. He offered a positive update on his health, admitting that cancer is not the 'first thing' he thinks about in the morning. 'I'm feeling good, exercising, riding the bike, busy and most importantly cancer is not the first thing I think about in the morning when I wake up and it's not the last thing I think about when I go to bed at night,' he said. Hoy retired in 2013 before acting as a pundit and commentator for the BBC. The father-of-two said he received the 'biggest shock' of his life after tumours were discovered in his shoulder, pelvis, hip, spine and rib. He later released a brave public statement confirming his diagnosis. 'Initially, it's not easy,' he said. 'We tried to keep it private and keep it to ourselves in the first few weeks and months, just to get our heads around the situation. 'Our hand was forced initially in that a journalist started snooping around, so we had to make an announcement that I'd been diagnosed with cancer. 'I was going through treatment at that point, through chemotherapy, but that I was doing OK and would explain more in due course. That was probably the hardest part, explaining the full situation. It was a big step but we knew it was the right thing to do. 'I think it's almost not wanting speculation. You want to be sure that the facts are out there. The less you give, the more people are going to speculate and the more the media are going to pry and maybe come up with false information.
Daily Mail
44 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Kemi Badenoch calls for Windfall Tax on North Sea oil and gas to be scrapped as she tries to counter Reform surge in Scotland
Kemi Badenoch called for the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas to be scrapped today as she tried to boost the Tories in Scotland. The Conservative leader vowed to 'stand up' for the industry - saying it might not exist in a few years unless the levy is removed. The intervention came as Ms Badenoch addressed the Scottish Tories' conference in Edinburgh - urging them to counter Reform's surge. The Windfall Tax on profits was originally introduced by the Conservatives amid soaring prices. But Ms Badenoch said it now needs to go. 'Frankly if it is allowed to remain in place until 2030, as is Labour's current plan, there will be no industry left to tax,' she said. 'Thousands will have been made unemployed and all the while we import more gas from overseas – from the very same basin in which we are banned from drilling.' She said the Tories would also scrap the ban on new licences for oil and gas developments, implemented as part of Ed Miliband's Net Zero drive. 'We will champion our own industry,' Mrs Badenoch told supporters. 'We will let this great British, great Scottish industry thrive, grow and create jobs – ensuring our energy security for generations to come and making Scotland richer in the process.' Hitting out at Reform – which has boasted of hitting 11,000 members in Scotland – she said Nigel Farage did not view the union between Scotland and England as 'that important'. In contrast, Mrs Badenoch stressed the Conservatives will 'always be proud' of the union. 'Our party will always be ready to protect Scotland's place in the United Kingdom,' she added. She claimed for Labour and Sir Keir Starmer, belief in the union is 'negotiable', like 'every so-called promise' the Prime Minister makes. Mrs Badenoch said: 'We know that when it really matters, like on gender or free speech or taxes, Labour will fold and vote with the SNP.' She went on to say: 'In April this year, Nigel Farage said he would be fine with the SNP winning another five years in power. 'He's fine with another five years of higher bills, longer waiting lists, declining school standards, gender madness, and ultimately, independence.' Mrs Badenoch said: 'Reform will vote to let the SNP in, Conservatives will only ever vote to get the nationalists out.' Her speech came just over a week after a Holyrood by-election in which the Tories came fourth, well behind Reform in third. Meanwhile an opinion poll has suggested Mr Farage's party could come second in next May's Holyrood election.
