Donald Trump Buys Open Venue Turnberry

US tycoon Donald Trump has confirmed he has bought Open Championship host, symptoms the Turnberry Resort in Scotland.

Trump revealed he was wasn’t looking specifically to buy the Open venue on Scotland’s west coast, pills but he couldn’t pass it up after an inquiry revealed it might be on the market.

Speaking to Golf.com he said “It was an opportunity, as far as I was concerned. Turnberry is considered one of the greatest courses in the world. It’s a special place. It’s an important place.”

The purchase of the Turnberry Hotel and its golf courses means the Donald would realize his ambition of hosting a major title. The Ailsa Course has hosted four Open Championships and was the venue for Tom Watson’s greatest triumph, the “Duel in the Sun” victory over Jack Nicklaus in 1977. It was also the scene for Watson’s saddest loss, an overtime affair to Stewart Cink when the Claret Jug was in his grasp at the 72nd hole.

Trump acknowledged the scenic beauty of the property, nodded to its historic status in golf and claimed he’s hands-off on golf course changes for the immediate future.

“Some of the greatest championships in the history of golf have taken place at Turnberry,” Trump said. “And the golf course itself is considered one of the greatest in the world. Some rate it as the best in the world. I’m not going to touch a thing unless the Royal and Ancient ask for it or approve it. I have the greatest respect for the R&A and for Peter Dawson. I won’t do anything to the golf course at all without their full stamp of approval.”

But Trump is considering change the name of the prestigious golf course. 

“’Trump Turnberry’ has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?” said Trump. “We’ll make that decision fairly soon—in a couple of days.”