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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Doug Ferguson

Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland faces ‘logistical’ issues ahead of a possible British Open return

Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course will not host the British Open in the near future, with the R&A’s new chief executive, Mark Darbon, stating that logistical challenges, rather than political considerations, are the primary obstacle.

Turnberry, widely regarded as one of the most picturesque links courses on the Open rotation, is situated along the Ayrshire coast in Scotland, opposite the iconic Ailsa Craig. It last staged the Open in 2009, prior to Mr Trump’s acquisition of the resort.

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