57 m. ago Whitehall officials ‘pushing for the Open to return to Trump

Revealed: Sources say bosses at R&A, which organises the annual golf tournament, were quizzed about 2028 eventSenior Whitehall officials have asked golf bosses whether they can host the 2028 Open championship at Donald Trump’s Turnberry course after repeated requests from the US president, sources have said.Officials had asked senior people at the R&A, which organises the world’s oldest major golf championship, what the hurdles would be to hosting the 2028 Open at Turnberry. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Donald Trump dream of bringing Open Championship back to Turnberry is about more than golf

The US President has repeatedly spoken of his ambition to see the UK's most prestigious golf tournament once again take place in South Ayrshire. Is a deal now close?

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6 d. ago R&A ‘would love’ the Open to return to Donald Trump’s Turnberry course

Scottish course last hosted event in 2009R&A says logistics, not politics, are a concernThe R&A would like to see Donald Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland return as host of the Open but will first need to assess the feasibility of the venue, the governing body’s chief executive, Mark Darbon, said.Turnberry, a seaside course in South Ayrshire, has staged the Open four times – most recently in 2009 when American Stewart Cink edged past his compatriot Tom Watson to claim the title in a thrilling victory. Trump bought the property in 2014 and has spent £200m upgrading the resort’s courses. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago The Open supremo in Donald Trump admission over Turnberry hosting again as multiple challenges raised over return

Royal and Ancient boss Mark Darbon confirmed they would go back but concerns go beyond the sitting President of the United States' global status.

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8 d. ago Six arrested after woman hit by van on golf course during police chase

Suzanne Cherry, 62, of Aldridge, Walsall, died in hospital after she was struck on Friday April 11.

Events

9 d. ago Police in Wales arrest two in connection with golf course murder probe

Suzanne Cherry died after being struck by a van which had been involved in a police pursuit

Events

1 week ago Pensioners in court over malicious damage at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course

Geoffrey Bush, 75, and Elizabeth Crerar-Brown 66, were granted bail at Ayr Sheriff Court.

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1 week ago Pensioners to appear in court after Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort vandalised

The 75-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman were first arrested on March 26 but will appear in court on Wednesday.

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2 w. ago Fourth person charged following damage to Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course

Police were called to the South Ayrshire course at about 4.40am on March 8.

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2 w. ago Police make further arrest following damage to Donald Trump’s golf course

Police say inquiries are ongoing after 21-year-old woman held in Liverpool

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2 w. ago Cops probing vandalism at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course make further arrest

A 21-year-old woman was arrested in Liverpool on Thursday following action by Gaza activists last month.

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3 w. ago Two men in court after Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course vandalised

Police were called to the Trump Turnberry course on Maidens Road, South Ayrshire, in the early hours of March 8.

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3 w. ago Man and woman arrested over damage to Donald Trump Scottish golf course

A man has already appeared in court over the incident

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3 w. ago Police arrest two people over vandalism of Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course in Scotland

Today a 33-year-old man was arrested in Wakefield and a 55-year-old woman was detained in Leeds in connection with damage caused to the greens and club houses last month.

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3 w. ago Cops probing vandalism at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course make two more arrests

A man and a woman, were arrested in connection with the incident at the resort on Maidens Road near Girvan, South Ayrshire, on March 8.

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3 w. ago Man and woman arrested over damage to Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf course

Red paint was sprayed on the clubhouse at the 800-acre resort and damage was also caused to the greens last month.

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3 w. ago Starmer briefed Trump about arrests over alleged vandalism at Turnberry golf course

US president describes three people accused of painting pro-Palestinian messages at his Scottish resort as ‘terrorists’

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3 w. ago Starmer briefed Trump about arrests over alleged vandalism at Scottish golf course

US president describes three people accused of painting pro-Palestinian messages at Turnberry resort as ‘terrorists’

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4 w. ago Donald Trump describes alleged Turnberry vandals as 'terrorists'

A 33-year-old man charged in connection with the incident is scheduled to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court today.

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4 w. ago Donald Trump's Turnberry Open ambitions dealt blow after R&A head warns of 'challenging' venue

Longstanding logistical issues pose hurdle for US president’s resort

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