Eric Trump has expressed hope that the Open Championship will return to Turnberry, the Trump Organization’s famous golf facility in Ayrshire, Scotland. Following political tensions surrounding the Capitol incident, the R&A, the sport’s governing body, decided in January 2021 that Turnberry would no longer host the Open Championship.
In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Eric Trump, whose father Donald Trump may win the presidency again, expressed his hope that the renowned Turnberry course will ultimately return to the tournament calendar. This might occur, he says, “once the political atmosphere settles.”
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Politics’ Effect on Turnberry’s Position
“Politics has its downsides,” said Eric Trump. “It creates a politically charged environment, and unfortunately, Turnberry became entangled in that.” According to Eric, many people in the UK believe that Turnberry is one of the best courses on the Open schedule and should be included with other esteemed locations.
As the location of the “Duel in the Sun” in 1977, Turnberry has long been a beloved institution in the golf community. Turnberry’s place in golf history was cemented when Tom Watson defeated Jack Nicklaus by a mere shot in this legendary encounter.
Prominent golfers back Turnberry’s comeback
Charley Hull, a two-time LPGA Tour champion, recently expressed her appreciation for Turnberry and the reasons she thinks the course should be added to the Open schedule once more. Hull said, “It’s one of the best golf courses globally,” prior to the August Scottish Open. “It’s a shame not to see it included; it’s truly a top-tier course.”
The Commitment of the Trump Organization to Turnberry
By calling Turnberry “my baby,” Eric Trump demonstrated the Trump Organization’s dedication to protecting and improving the famous location. According to Eric, “I built every inch of it, and I believe it’s one of the best anywhere in the world.” The Trump family is committed to maintaining the course until the R&A is ready to reopen it as an open venue. “Whenever they’re ready, we’ll be here, prepared to do something exceptional.”
The R&A’s Choice and Prospects for the Future
Shortly after the Capitol incident, R&A CEO Martin Slumbers decided to remove Turnberry from the Open schedule, stating that the championship, players, and course must be the only priorities. “We will not return until we believe the focus will be on the championship and its players,” Slumbers said.
This ruling was similar to the PGA of America’s move the day before, when a board vote denied the 2022 PGA Championship to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
