{"id":1254058,"date":"2024-10-07T12:18:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/?p=1254058"},"modified":"2024-10-07T12:26:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:26:46","slug":"trump-international-scotland-set-to-open-new-championship-golf-course-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/trump-international-scotland-set-to-open-new-championship-golf-course-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump International Scotland set to open new championship golf course in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone who has been to Aberdeen International Links, or indeed the Trump International Scotland Turnberry Resort, will know that when it comes to building golf courses, there are few better in the business.<\/p>\n

And, in its latest endeavour, Trump International Scotland has announced the highly anticipated 2025 opening of a new championship links course in Aberdeenshire. Promising to be one of the most environmentally sustainable golf courses ever constructed, this latest edition is designed to blend luxury with its natural surroundings.<\/p>\n

The course is no ordinary project; it intertwines three unique landscapes: towering sand dunes (the largest in Scotland), heather-filled heathlands, and sweeping wetlands. Together, these elements create a modern links course that embraces the natural beauty of the area while elevating the sport.<\/p>\n

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Trump International Golf Links Scotland, New Course \u2014 12th Green (Jacob Sjo\u0308man)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sustainability at the forefront<\/h4>\n

A standout factor of the course is its extraordinary commitment to sustainability and environmental impact. With nearly all materials used in its construction being sourced directly from the site itself \u2014 except for the drainage and irrigation piping \u2014 the project has drastically reduced its carbon footprint, avoiding the need to import bulk materials and relying instead on a huge screening operation to harvest sand, stone, and soil on-site.<\/p>\n

Behind the scenes, a top-tier team of architects, engineers, environmental scientists, and industry experts have been working together for over 15 years to carefully craft the course to blend effortlessly into the natural landscape, showcasing an unparalleled understanding of the land\u2019s unique characteristics.<\/p>\n

The vision is to complement the already world-renowned championship links at Trump International, creating what the organisation calls \u201cThe Greatest 36 Holes in Golf.\u201d<\/p>\n

A dedicated team<\/h4>\n

Golflink Evolve, a specialist in links course construction, has been brought on as the principal contractor, leading the charge in realising this ambitious vision. According to Sarah Malone, Executive Vice President of Trump International Scotland, the team\u2019s efforts have already surpassed expectations.<\/p>\n

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Construction on the New Course started in 2023 (Jacob Sjo\u0308man).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cSince 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,” said Malone.<\/p>\n

Malone praised the hard work of the world-class team involved: \u201cA truly remarkable, world-class team of architects, engineers, environmental scientists and industry specialists have been working tirelessly in the background \u2013 etching out every square inch of this phenomenal piece of land to create one of the great wonders in the world of golf.\u201d<\/p>\n

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John Daly visited the site in July 2024 (Jacob Sjo\u0308man)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two-time major winner John Daly also expressed his enthusiasm for the course: \u201cTrump Aberdeen\u2019s new course is one of the most spectacular links courses you are ever going to find in the world! It\u2019s beautiful! I had the opportunity to see it firsthand this year and can\u2019t wait to return and play it!\u201d<\/p>\n

Similarly, Paul McGinley, a Legends Tour ambassador and one of Europe\u2019s most prominent professional golfers, shared his thoughts: \u201cI 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 a historic golfing destination.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Paul McGinley and Ian Woosnam on the first fairway (Jacob Sjo\u0308man)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nature and golf in harmony<\/h4>\n

A commitment to preserving and working with the natural environment lies at the heart of the project. From the earliest design stages, the team has worked diligently to ensure the course integrates seamlessly with the land\u2019s existing features, including an innovative freshwater and drainage system which utilises wetlands and ponds to sustainably irrigate all 36 holes.<\/p>\n

The natural landscape has been further nurtured through the planting of more than one million sprigs of native marram grass and the translocation of over 10 hectares of indigenous vegetation. These efforts have created new wildlife habitats and allowed the region\u2019s biodiversity to flourish.<\/p>\n

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The New Course seamlessly integrates heather and wetland to create spectacular scenery and a challenging layout \u2014 6th hole (Jacob Sjo\u0308man)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Clare Barber, Principal Director at Fairhurst, the project\u2019s engineering firm, emphasised the importance of the course\u2019s environmental harmony: \u201cGiven the outstanding ecological and geomorphological setting of the site, our priority has been to provide engineering solutions which do not just meet the minimum standards, but enhance the natural landscape, with a particular focus on the water environment and biodiversity.\u201d<\/p>\n

This project has set a new benchmark for the translocation of indigenous grasses and habitats, resulting in two links courses<\/a><\/strong><\/span> that blend seamlessly with their surroundings.<\/p>\n

A career highlight for industry experts<\/h4>\n

Esie O\u2019Mahoney, principal contractor at Golflink Evolve, shared his excitement about the project: \u201cOver my thirty years\u2019 experience in the industry, this is by far the most environmentally friendly and sustainable golf project we have ever worked on. This course has been built with the utmost respect for the environment. We have harvested and sourced almost all of the materials from the land itself and developed an energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable water system that supports both championship courses for the future.”<\/p>\n

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The 11th hole at Trump International Golf Links’ New Course (Jacob Sjo\u0308man)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the completion of this course, Trump Golf Scotland<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is cementing its place in golf history. Robert Maxfield, Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Golfers\u2019 Association, summed up the project\u2019s significance perfectly: \u201cThis could be one of the last great modern links to be built in Scotland. Every golf facility The Trump Organisation builds is world-class, and this could be their finest hour. This course is an absolute gift to the game of golf, and I am pleased the course will be accessible and open to all.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2025, the world will see the grand unveiling of what could be Scotland\u2019s next great golfing masterpiece, further cementing the country\u2019s rich sporting heritage. With a steadfast commitment to sustainability, respect for its natural environment, and promise of unrivalled golfing experiences, Trump International\u2019s new Aberdeen links course is poised to become a landmark destination for golf enthusiasts worldwide.<\/p>\n