Trump decries 'The Open Championship' not being played at his Scotland golf course

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Former President Trump released a statement on Saturday saying ‘The Open Championship’ should have been played at his golf course in Scotland.

"I have spent some time watching ‘The Open Championship’ (formerly known as The British Open), and it is terrific! But as almost all of the great players, sportscasters, and golf aficionados know, the greatest site and course of all for The Open is Turnberry, in Scotland," Trump said on Saturday.

"It is truly a magical place, the players want to be there .... But this course was not chosen for The Open because
they consider a wonderful person, and many-time Club Champion, Donald J. Trump, to be too controversial —
this is, of course, a false reputation caused mainly by the Fake News Media," he added.

"It is a shame that the phenomenal Turnberry Golf links, the best in the World, sits empty during Open Championships, while far lesser courses are on display. Oh well, life proceeds forward!" Trump said.

The 2021 Open Championship began on July 14 and is being played at Royal St. George's Golf Club.

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/563540-trump-decries-the-open-championship-not-being-played-at-his

[Wounded Bear]

1. Everything trump touches dies...including golf courses...

[Shrike47]

2. Poor Trump! He has to describe himself as 'a wonderful person' because no one else will.

Does he have any idea how pathetic that looks?

[Kingofalldems]

3. He was club champion my ass.

He most likely appointed himself that moniker. Plus he cheats on every shot.

[MurrayDelph]

26. According to the book "Commander in Cheat"

Before Trump opens the course to the general public, he plays a round by himself, so that whatever he claims was his score is automatically the lowest score recorded for that club, hence club championship.

[SoCalDavidS]

4. He DEFINITELY Wrote That Statement

And what the fuck is he "club champion" of?

[Kingofalldems]

5. Here's your club champion:

He probably gave himself a par on that hole.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

11. I'm sure it's a Par 5 and he was where he started there in the vid after 1 stroke

He has a mighty, mighty drive off the tee. Some say the strongest in the world.

And he's going to sink the next shot.

[Kingofalldems]

16. Yeah, he almost drove the green on a par 5.

I am sure he has sent his forecaddie on that sort of mission.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

17. He does it almost all the time, just ask his golf partner ...

Kim Jong-Un

[BradAllison]

24. Listen to these fawning assholes

They can't believe what a fucking loser their hero is.

[marble falls]

6. Stuff a club-sock in it, Mr Sub Par.

[Mazeltov Cocktail]

7. I'm always amazed, he thinks we believe he only weighs 239 lb...

And that he grew an inch taller in his seventies...and that so damn many people around him indulge him...

[dixiechiken1]

8. He is creepy no matter what...

But he is extra creepy when he refers to himself in the the third person. Ewww. 🤮

[malaise]

9. Hey Slobfather you despicable piece of shit

Do the planet a favor and croak
That is all

[Blue Owl]

10. Suck it Donny you hulking turd

[Drum]

12. Lard Ass n/t

[ProfessorGAC]

13. Wrong On So Many Levels

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First, we know, from a book, that his one big club championship was when he cheated to take victory from a 14 year old phenomenon. (Who actually shot the score he posted.)
Second, any golfer knows the greatest site & course for this event is the Old Course at St. Andrews.
Third, they didn't pull Turnberry from the rotation because he's too controversial. It's because he's a crook, and the R&A knows it.
Now, he's a traitorous seditionist and he's bad for business. Not controversial. Toxic.
And, disagreeing with a DUer above, he did NOT write "Oh well, life proceeds forward."

[bullwinkle428]

29. Re: the story of him competing against that 14-year-old kid. Honestly, if I knew absolutely

NOTHING else about Chump in any way, shape or form, that story alone would tell me what a completely vile, sub-human cretin he was.

[mwooldri]

14. The Open has always been called The Open.

It has never been formerly called "The British Open".

International press call it the British Open to be able to distinguish it from other "Open" tournaments in other countries.

And as for best golf course... I believe the nice people of St. Andrews would like to have a word...

[ProfessorGAC]

20. Agreed On Saint Andrew's

But, the use of "Tue Open Championship" over the last several years was an R&A marketing plan with their broadcast partners.
They had been trying for 3 decades to regain gravitas after the US Open overtook the British version in both prestige & a test of golf.
Then, the Masters Tournament gained prestige as Nicklaus & Woods drew attention to it and passed the Open on popularity.
I've been following golf since the late 60s, and until about 8 years ago EVERYBODY, outside of R&A members referred to it as the British Open.
It's still more common usage than the "Open Championship" despite their marketing efforts.
Technically, you're correct. Practically, it's been the British Open for many decades.

[Patterson]

15. Did you ever think it's you, dipshit?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

18. Who wants to play at that shithole course?

[MyOwnPeace]

19. Of COURSE he needs the business.....

now that he can't charge US for everything he does, including going to his own places (but he still charges his SS detail!).

[MissMillie]

21. Somebody call a WHAAAAAMBULANCE

He LOVES playing the victim.

(No, his performance will not win him an Emmy.)

[Sogo]

22. Sometimes as I'm reading his statements,

I have to glance down at the link to see if it's Borowitz....

[Kingofalldems]

23. Christina Kim won't play there either:

Link to tweet

[Bristlecone]

25. Like he's the "Many Time Club Champion"

Needed to throw in that illegitimate BS.

Probably plays the championship by himself so he can really focus and keep a rigid scorecard w/o distractions.

Total POS.

[sakabatou]

27. What a whiner

[DavidDvorkin]

28. It was always officially The Open Championsip

British Open is the popular name, not the official one.

[C_U_L8R]

30. Visibly, someone's diapers are in a bunch.

[lunatica]

31. Sounds downright philosophical doesn't he?

Like he’s beginning to get that life is unfair or something.