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Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Donald Trump camp salutes Scottish Championship blockbuster as DP World Tour throws weight behind Aberdeen venue
R&A chiefs have admitted the US President is an issue around The Open ever returning to Turnberry but that is not the case for the DP Tour Jubilant Eric Trump has saluted landing the Scottish Championship at Trump Links in Aberdeen as the event returns to DP World Tour as part of the closing swing. R&A chiefs have admitted the US President Donald Trump is an issue around The Open ever returning to Turnberry but there is no such problem for the the DP World Tour as they head to the north of Scotland for the first time. Royal and Ancient boss Mark Darbon confirmed they would love to go back but outlined the challenges regarding the size and area of the site plus the looming spectre of the sitting President of the United States of America, But it was all cheer for Donald's son Eric as he saluted the capture of the marquee event. Trump Jr, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organisation, said: 'We are honoured to host the Scottish Championship on the DP World Tour at our iconic property. 2025 is an incredible year for Trump International, Scotland, as we proudly welcome two world-class tournaments and celebrate the highly anticipated grand opening of our new championship links course. 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.' Guy Kinnings, CEO of the DP World Tour, added: '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 to our schedule.' When asked if Trump's involvement with Turnberry was a stickler to The Open returning, he recently said: 'I think the key issue for us at the moment is these logistical and commercial challenges. We're trying to explore ways to get around those and to mitigate for the future.' Crucially, though, Darbon then added: 'Of course, when it comes to a championship like this, we also want the focus to be on the golf. So that's a factor, too.' Trump, of course, gatecrashed the 2015 Women's Open when he landed a private helicopter at the course during the opening day's play, an attention grabbing move which took attention away from the Championship. Also, with The Open growing into a phenomenal sporting event, it's clear Turnberry faces issues with keeping up in terms of demands and requirements. Darbon gave a detailed explanation on that situation as he said: 'Turnberry's a wonderful golf course and I think some of the recent improvements there have made it even better. 'It's a course that we'd love to return to at some point and I think when we look at our portfolio of venues, of which we're very proud, there are three or four things that inform our choices and where we go. 'We need brilliant courses that challenge the world's best golfers.'
BBC News
23-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
England's Mansell wins maiden DP Tour title
Porsche Singapore Classic final leaderboard-16 R Mansell (Eng); -15 K Nakajima (Jpn); -14 T McKibbin (NI), A Saddier (Fra); -13 M Armitage (Eng).Selected others: -12 M Jordan (Eng); -11 R MacIntyre (Sco); -7 P Casey (Eng); -6 E Molinari (Ita)Full leaderboard England's Richard Mansell won the Porsche Singapore Classic to claim his maiden DP World Tour 29-year-old, who made his European Tour debut in 2021, was one shot off the lead going into the final round of a tournament reduced to 54 holes after Thursday's moved into the lead with five birdies in a row from the fourth hole, then held off the challenge of Japan's Keita Nakajima to win by one stroke at Laguna National Golf Resort two-putted from more than 100 feet for a birdie at the 18th to card a six-under-par round of 66 and finish on 16 under overall."I've just had to really, really stay patient and forget everyone else. That was my main thing today - to focus on myself," he said. "It makes those near-misses and when I've got ahead of myself in the past just kind of worth it. It just means that much more."In 2022 I had quite a few close calls and didn't get it done."Looking back on it, I probably should have kept doing what I was doing and it probably would have happened a lot sooner."But I went searching, I tried to change and I became quite good at pointing the finger, blaming other people why it hadn't happened."I started just not enjoying it as much and I just got a little bit lost from where I'd actually come from."It's taken a lot of work these past six months. Ellie, my wife, has been so supportive. So many people have supported me and believed in me when I stopped doing it myself."Nakajima, who shot six birdies in his 65, finished one stroke ahead of Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin - playing his first DP Tour event since switching to LIV Golf - and France's Adrien Saddier, who both went round in 68.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Naidoo beats England's Canter in SA Open play-off
South Africa Open final standings -14 D Naidoo (SA), L Canter (Eng) Naidoo wins after first play-off hole -13 M Penge (Eng); -12 D Fichardt (SA), B Grace (SA), C Maas (SA); -11 A Pavan (Ita), D Whitnell (Eng). Selected others: -10 S Jamieson (Sco); -9 S Bairstow (Eng), R Mansell (Eng), -8 T Clements (Eng), N Kimsey (Eng); -7 R Ramsey (Sco), -6 J Donaldson (Wal) Full leaderboard Home favourite Dylan Naidoo claimed a dramatic play-off win over England's Laurie Canter after Sunday's final round at the South African Open was washed out because of rain. The pair shared the lead on 14 under after both round two and three needed to be completed on Saturday, but the continuing inclement weather in Durban meant the fourth round was abandoned and the tournament went straight to a hole-by-hole play-off between them at the 18th. Naidoo, 27, played a delightful pitched second shot which left him with a four-foot birdie putt, while Canter chipped beyond the pin. The Englishman, who won in Bahrain last month, then saw his birdie putt veer beyond the hole, but Naidoo held his nerve to claim a first DP Tour victory. It also secured his place at July's Open Championship at Royal Portrush. "I was relaxed before my chip to the green, but there were nerves ahead of the birdie putt," said Naidoo, the world number 466. "Chipping is part of my DNA, I spend so many hours practising it "This is a special moment in my career. I am overwhelmed by the victory. Winning the South African Open feels like a dream."
BBC News
02-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Naidoo beats England's Canter in SA Open play-off
South Africa Open final standings-14 D Naidoo (SA), L Canter (Eng) Naidoo wins after first play-off hole -13 M Penge (Eng); -12 D Fichardt (SA), B Grace (SA), C Maas (SA); -11 A Pavan (Ita), D Whitnell (Eng).Selected others: -10 S Jamieson (Sco); -9 S Bairstow (Eng), R Mansell (Eng), -8 T Clements (Eng), N Kimsey (Eng); -7 R Ramsey (Sco), -6 J Donaldson (Wal)Full leaderboard Home favourite Dylan Naidoo claimed a dramatic play-off win over England's Laurie Canter after Sunday's final round at the South African Open was washed out because of pair shared the lead on 14 under after both round two and three needed to be completed on Saturday, but the continuing inclement weather in Durban meant the fourth round was abandoned and the tournament went straight to a hole-by-hole play-off between them at the 27, played a delightful pitched second shot which left him with a four-foot birdie putt while Canter was off the green with his second Englishman, who won in Bahrain last month, was well off-target with his birdie attempt but Naidoo held his nerve to hole his for his first DP Tour victory also secures his place at July's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
