Donald Trump’s Golf Empire covers some of the world’s most scenic, most prestigious landscapes and regions, causing him to invest more than $500 million.
His portfolio ranges from wind-sweeping courses in the UK to sun-drenched green fairways in the United States of America, with the U.S. president focusing on luxury goods and world-leading facilities.
He works with several world-class golf course designers and has some of the best golf courses in the world under his brand.
Trump is expected to visit Scotland, named after his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, and has opened a new 18-hole course at his Menie estate.
The trip was separated from his later state visit to Britain and had already involved a major police operation, with up to 5,000 police officers on duty upon arrival.
Let’s take a look at Donald Trump’s incredible global golf course portfolio…
1. Trump International Golf Connects Scotland
- Established: 2012
- course: one
- Course Designer: Dr. Martin Hawtree
Opened in Aberdeenshire in 2012, it was built from scratch by Dr. Martin Hawtree, whom Donald Trump tagged it as “the greatest golf course in the world” at its unveiling.
The openness of the course involves a long legal battle against environmental issues and local opposition, but has since become a key part of Trump’s ambition to expand internationally to golf.
2. Trump’s conversion
- Established: In 1906, Trump bought it in 2014
- course: three
- Course Designer: Willie Fernie, Mackenzie Ross and Martin Ebert
Turnberry is the most prestigious course in Trump’s portfolio, located on Scotland’s idyllic coast of Ayrshire, and has held four open titles to date. He invested millions of dollars to restore the iconic AILSA course, modernizing it while maintaining its historical character.
The resort has luxurious accommodation and has been renamed after Trump over the past decade.
3. Trump International Golf Links and Ireland Hotels
- Established: In 2002, Trump bought it in 2014
- course: one
- Course Designer: Greg Norman
Trump made an Irish resort on 2O14, bought a beautiful course at Doonbeg designed by Greg Norman in 2002, Trump rebranded and renovated the venue.
The Links-style golf resort launched on Ireland’s Atlantic coast and is now a five-star destination.
4. Trump’s country Miami country
- Established: In 1962, Trump bought it in 2012
- course: Four
- Course Designer: Dick Wilson, Raymond Floyd
Trump bought the Miami Golf Club from management and reportedly lost $150 million in 2012. He immediately renovated the entire resort, especially the Blue Monsters course, and had held PGA Tour events.
It’s the flagship and statement of the Trump brand, its tremendous quality, four courses, incredible villas and a huge clubhouse.
5. Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach
- Established: 1999
- course: one
- Course Designer: Jim Fazio
The West Palm Beach venue opened in 1999 and is the first golf course designed by Jim Fazio to be completely ace.
It was a pioneer of Trump’s reputation in the world of golf and set the standard for his luxury, high-end and private golf experience.
6. Jupiter Trump National Golf Club
- Established: In 2002, Trump bought it in 2012
- course: one
- Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus
The Florida course was the first course Trump bought, designed by 18-time main champion Jack Nicklaus, who purchased it from Ritz Ritz-Carlton in 2012.
Its elegant club so built in the Mediterranean atmosphere, the high-profile members are far away with their exclusiveness.
7.
- Established: 2004
- course: two
- Course Designer: Tom Fazio
Bedminster is one of Trump’s cherished courses, his personal and political stronghold, often described as the “Summer White House.”
It was designed by designer Tom Fazio, who made many venues and hosted various professional and amateur tournaments.
8. Trump National Golf Club, Colts’ Neck
- Established: 2002
- course: one
- Course Designer: Tom Fazio
The atmosphere of the New Jersey private club is slightly different, with its atmosphere and facilities more family-oriented. In stark contrast to the atypical exclusivity of its club.
Trump has already made numerous upgrades to the facilities designed by the Fazio Brothers, making it a respected venue in the United States.
9. Trump National Golf Club in Philadelphia
- Established: 2004
- course: one
- Course Designer: Tom Fazio
The East Coast location is located in Pine Hill, Pennsylvania – an amazing mountaintop course with views of Philadelphia views.
Once again designed by Tom Fazio, the course is a completely private club with a recently signed Donald Trump renovating the facility.
10. Charlotte Trump National Golf Club
- Established: 2004
- course: one
- Course Designer: Tom Fazio
Another shocker to Donald Trump’s portfolio, this course in Lake Norman, North Carolina is a striking waterfront layout.
With Trump’s ownership, it has redesigned it again, and his touch seems to increase the global luxury appeal.
11. Trump National Golf Club, Hudson Valley
- Established: 2002
- course: one
- Course Designer: Jim Fazio
Another East Coast staple, this New York class offers a private golf experience in a picturesque environment of the Big Apple.
Trump likes to stamp his unique preferences on each course and redesign the Hudson Valley in his luxurious style.
12. Trump National Golf Club, Westchester
- Established: In 1996, Trump bought it in 2014
- course: one
- Course Designer: Pete Dye
The Westchester course holds a special place in the heart of Donald Trump, which is located near his hometown and Pete Dye Design – a truly legendary golf course designer who has produced multiple PGA tours.
Trump undertook a massive renovation of clubhouses and golf facilities in 2014, one of the major private clubs in the area.
13. Trump National Golf Club, Washington, DC
- Established: 1997
- course: one
- Course Designer: Tom Fazio
The club is tactically placed on the Potomac River, Virginia, with two top-notch champion courses designed by Trump’s trusted designer Tom Fazio.
Not far from the White House, Trump regularly hosts charity and political fundraising events here, a retreat he offers to his closest allies.
14. Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles
- Established: 2006
- course: one
- Course Designer: Pete Dye
This golf course screams drama because it is located on the steep cliffs of Rancho Palos Verdes, Louisiana. A few years ago, Trump redeveloped the Pete Dye Course and gave it a luxurious second life.
It’s also a public course that makes it one of the most scenic, highest-end public access courses in Trump’s impressive portfolio.
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