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Trump Announces a New Course Opening Summer 2025

New Course-Heather and Wetland Hole 6
Trump International , Scotland , based in Aberdeenshire , today announced that its new championship links golf course will open in summer 2025 and is set to be one of the most environmentally-friendly and sustainable courses ever built .
Designed and constructed to the highest specifications and standards , the new course weaves together three distinct topographical areas to form a one-of-a-kind modern links that features the largest sand dunes in Scotland , heather-clad heathlands and expansive wetland areas .
Set part from other golf projects , virtually all materials used in the creation of the new course , other than drainage and irrigation pipework , have been sourced on site . No bulk materials were imported and a colossal screening operation provided the sand , stone and soil for the entire course to reduce the carbon footprint and environmental impact of the construction works .
Bringing the vision to life is a world-class team of distinguished architects , engineers , environmental scientists and industry specialists commissioned to ensure the course works seamlessly within the landscape . Many of the team have worked together collectively on this site for the past 15 years and carry an exceptional wealth of experience and understanding of the special characteristics of the land .
Designed to complement the existing world-ranked championship links , the new course will form The Greatest 36 Holes in Golf .
A truly remarkable , world-class team of architects , engineers , environmental scientists and industry specialists have been working tirelessly in the background – etching out every square inch of this phenomenal piece of land to create one of the great wonders in the world of golf .”
Iconic golf legend , John Daly , said : “ Trump Aberdeen ’ s new course it is one of the most spectacular links courses you are ever going to find in the world ! It ’ s beautiful ! I had the opportunity to see it firsthand this year and can ’ t wait to return and play it !”
Legends Tour ambassador and one of Europe ’ s best-known professional golfers , Paul McGinley , said : “ I had the pleasure of viewing the new site at Trump during construction whilst playing the Staysure PGA Championship at Trump International in the summer . I have no doubt that the addition of this new golf course will provide not just a great golfing exam but also an aesthetic one with views of the North Sea from most holes . It is great to see such huge investment in the North East of Scotland to add to what already is an historic golfing destination .”
Protecting and enhancing the land ’ s natural features lies at the heart of the design and construction methodology . The course has been designed and built with the upmost respect for the unique environmental features of the site and its long-term maintenance and sustainability .
Specialising in the construction of new links courses and the modification of existing world-renowned courses across the UK and Europe , Golflink Evolve was appointed principal contractor for this project .
Releasing its first official pre-opening photographs of the new links , Sarah Malone , Executive Vice President of Trump International , Scotland , said : “ Since breaking ground with President Trump and Eric Trump last spring , we have made extraordinary progress . This course is unlike any other links course ever built and is exceeding every expectation . There are very few great stretches of developable links land in the world as good as this .
Paul McGinley & Ian Woosnam
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