Bryce DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion, on Friday prompt the Trump Group’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland host the British Open.
“It’s the most effective golf programs on the planet, and I’d love for it to be part of the rotation,” DeChambeau instructed reporters, in keeping with the Associated Press.
“Albeit I haven’t performed it, I’ve heard so many nice issues about it, and anytime you get to play a particular historic golf course like that, I feel it’s worthy of it, for positive.”
The oldest golf event on the planet was hosted on the web site as soon as, in 2009, earlier than the Trump Group acquired the property. Mark Darbon, chief of The R&A, which hosts the British Open, stated transportation considerations would should be addressed earlier than being thought-about for future competitions.
“I feel we’ve been extraordinarily clear on our place in respect of Turnberry. We love the golf course, however we’ve bought some huge logistical challenges there,” Darbon stated after assembly with Eric Trump on Wednesday, as reported by AP.
“You see the size of their setup right here and we’ve bought some work to do on the street, rail and lodging infrastructure round Turnberry,” he added.
Nonetheless, DeChambeau, who’s been seen with Trump on the marketing campaign path in Florida and placing subsequent to him on the White Home South Garden, stated the course ought to be thought-about for play.
“He’d nonetheless in all probability respect the R&A and what they’re attempting to perform,” DeChambeau stated.
“I can’t converse on his behalf, however what I can say is figuring out him, he’ll do his better of a job as he probably can.”
Turnberry continues to be on R&A’s 10-venue British Open rotation however isn’t enjoying an energetic function, AP reported.
American professional golfer Scottie Scheffler is main play on the 153rd Open Championship hosted on the Royal Portrush Golf Membership in Northern Eire.
DeChambeau opened with a 78.