R&A haven't written off Donald Trump's Turnberry as Open Championship host

It was thought that golf's governing body had written off Turnberry as an Open venue following the Capitol riots in January 2021, when Trump supporters stormed the iconic building. Shortly after, the body issued a statement saying it would not be considered as an Open Championship venue.

However, the R&A appear to have adjusted their stance slightly on the Scottish course, saying it was only due to 'logistical' concerns.

"At Turnberry, there are definitely some logistical and commercial challenges that we face around the road, rail and accommodation infrastructure," said chief executive Mark Darbon on Tuesday.

"We're doing some feasibility work around what it would look like to return to that venue and the investment that it would require.

"The last time we were there, I think we had just over 120,000 people. We've just announced that this summer we're going to welcome nearly 280,000 people here [at Royal Portrush]. A modern Open Championship is a large-scale event.

"What we know for sure is the golf course is brilliant, so at some point we'd love to be back there."  

In March, Turnberry was vandalised with red paint by pro-Palestine supporters.

The Open Championship's last appearance at Turnberry was in 2009, when American Stuart Cink lifted the famous Claret Jug.

The 153rd Open Championship will tee off at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on 17 July 2025.