‘Rich Americans are ruining it for average punter’: Golfers revolt as Donald Trump inflates fees at Turnberry golf course to a ‘ridiculous’ 1,000 a round – making it the most expensive in the UK [Video]

04:33 EDT 14 Aug 2024, updated 14:48 EDT 14 Aug 2024

British golf fans have been left outraged as Donald Trump‘s Scottish Turnberry resort is hiking prices to £1,000 per round, making it the most expensive golf course in the UK.

The transatlantic golf row has broken out as UK players, who claim it is the best golf course in the country, feel they are being priced out of the game by ‘rich Americans’, as reported by The Times. 

Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to point fingers at the Republican Presidential candidate Trump, who bought the course in 2014, and the influx of wealthy American punters he has attracted.

One social media user said: ‘Yikes. I am hoping to do a Scotland trip in the coming years but I’m worried these courses are pricing out regular golfers and just hoping rich Americans cover the costs.’

Another posted: ‘Rich American golfers are ruining the game of golf for the average …