Trump's Son Advocates for Turnberry to Host The Open Again

In an exclusive interview, Eric Trump argued that his father's Turnberry golf course should once again host The Open Championship, emphasizing his father's long-standing love for golf and its promotion. The Ayrshire course, which has not hosted the prestigious event since 2009, has faced challenges in securing its future as a venue, stemming mainly from political implications. Eric Trump believes that despite the political climate surrounding his father's presidency, the golf course's quality is paramount and the infrastructure is ready to accommodate such a major event. He also pointed out that local government officials have engaged with the R&A regarding the potential for Turnberry's return to the roster of Open venues. While Eric speculates that his father might no longer be in office when the tournament returns, he remains optimistic that Turnberry will ultimately win its spot due to its exceptional qualities as a golf course.

Eric Trump highlighted that the Turnberry course is "impeccable" and ready for The Open, reinforcing his view that the venue should not be overlooked. Despite previous comments from R&A executives suggesting that Trump's political persona may weigh on the course's inclusion, Eric feels the perspective has shifted, focusing instead on golf course quality. With his family actively developing golf-related assets in Scotland, Eric Trump underscored their commitment to the sport and its venues, dismissing local criticisms and asserting that the Trump Organization has positively impacted the Scottish economy.