Why Donald Trump's golf course has been 'blacklisted' from hosting The Open by tournament organisers

The Open organisers have previously explained why Donald Trump's golf course cannot host the tournament.

Back in 2023, it was reported that Trump had been lobbying for his Turnberry golf resort to be the venue of the world-famous the Open, stating 'everybody wants to see the Open Championship here'.

However, as reported by The Telegraph, the tournament's organisers, R&A, are understood to have rejected the prospect of selecting Turnberry in the near future.

According to the report, one source revealed that Trump's ownership of Turnberry 'is still perceived as a serious security risk due to potential protests', therefore, the course has been 'blacklisted' from hosting.

At the time, the Trump camp responded with a statement which was sent through to the publication by the President's son, Eric, who serves as vice-president of the Trump organisation.

It read: "My family is deeply committed to Scotland and has one singular focus – preserving Turnberry as the best golf course anywhere in the world.

"We have invested nearly $200 million [£161 million] in the property, achieved the most prestigious accolades in the world of golf and have a course which is universally considered to be the best in the Open Championship rota."

Donald Trump is a keen golfer. Image: Getty

Speaking in May 2023, Trump spoke about how he spent a large of money to redevelop the course after receiving advice from former chief executive of the R&A, Peter Dawson.

He said to GB News: "It was done with a great architect. A great golf architect recommended by Peter Dawson... I said, give me the best one and Martin Grant Hawtree. He’s a fabulous guy, a fabulous man.... What he does is this type of course, he really did a great job.

"We’re going to make a couple of little minor adjustments but it’s fantastic. Everybody wants to see the Open Championship here – the players, it’s their favourite course, it’s the No 1-rated in Europe."

The Open will be held in July 2025, at the Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.