A new 12-hole par-3 course called Trump’s Twelve just officially opened its gates earlier this week at Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire, Scotland, and visitors are gonna shell out $160 a round to play it. That’s right, one hundred and sixty bucks for twelve holes, but this isn’t your average pitch-and-putt.
This New Par-3 Isn’t Playing Around
Seriously, for that kind of cash, you’d better expect some serious golf, and it looks like Trump’s Twelve aims to deliver. We’re talking holes ranging from 70 all the way up to 206 yards, loaded with large waste areas and water hazards to really mess with your game. This bad boy replaces the old 9-hole Arran course, and it’s built specifically to test your short-game skills. But don’t sweat it if you’re not a scratch golfer, because the design also keeps it accessible for beginners, families, and junior players, thanks to multiple teeing grounds. It’s an interesting move to add this alongside the legendary Ailsa course, which last hosted The Open way back in 2009, and the King Robert the Bruce.
“Completes An Exceptional Collection”
This whole new course is just one piece of a bigger investment push at Turnberry. They’ve been upgrading the Ailsa course and even expanding their PGA-certified golf academy and practice facilities. Eric Trump, executive vice-president of The Trump Organisation, is stoked, saying this new course “completes an already strong collection of golfing experiences” and that Turnberry “continues to set the standard for world-class golf.” He even called it an “exceptional collection” that offers “something completely different while maintaining the same commitment to quality.” Nic Oldham, the general manager there, echoed that, mentioning it’s “every bit as enjoyable for families, academy guests and experienced players looking to sharpen an important part of their game.” It’s also gonna be a key part of their coaching and player development at the Golf Academy. With only a handful of 12-hole courses in Scotland, like Shiskine and the more recent Eastwood Twelve, this addition definitely stands out.
So, for $160, are you ready to sharpen those wedges and see if Trump’s Twelve lives up to the hype? It’s a bold play, and the golf world will definitely be watching to see if this new addition truly raises the bar.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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