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UK officials pushing for the Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry: Report

UK officials are reportedly discussing hosting the Open Championship at Trump-owned Turnberry in 2028, having contacted the R&A regarding this possibility.
The Prime Minister's spokesman stated that decisions on the tournament venue should be made by sporting bodies, not the Government.
Donald Trump has expressed interest in hosting the Open at Turnberry, and sources indicated that the UK Government is lobbying for the event to return there.
The Open last hosted the event in 2009, and it has seen significant growth since then, attracting over 250,000 attendees at the recent Troon event, indicating increasing interest.

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Daily Mirror

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Donald Trump 'keeps pushing Keir Starmer to get the 2028 Open held at his golf course' - The Mirror

No10 has refused to slap down reports that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly asked Keir Starmer for the 2028 Open to be held at his Turnberry course in Scotland - but said it's not a decision for government

6 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Record

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UK Government refuses to deny it lobbied for Open to return to Trump Turnberry

Whitehall officials reportedly discussed the staging the tournament at the South Ayrshire course with the R&A after repeated requests from the US president.

9 hours ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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Hosting Open at Trump golf course is up to the organisers, says Downing Street

Whitehall officials have reportedly discussed the possibility of staging the tournament at Turnberry.

9 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Herald Scotland

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Decision on Donald Trump's Turnberry hosting 2028 Open will be 'left to organisers'

The venue for the 2028 Open championship is up to the organisers, Downing Street has said amid reports Donald Trump has pressed for it to be hosted at his Scottish golf course.

9 hours ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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