BURSTBryce DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion, on Friday suggested the Trump Organization’s Turnberry golf course in Scotland host the British Open.
“It’s one of the best golf courses in the world, and I’d love for it to be a part of the rotation,” DeChambeau told reporters, according to the Associated Press.
“Albeit I haven’t played it, I’ve heard so many great things about it, and anytime you get to play a special historical golf course like that, I think it’s worthy of it, for sure.”
The oldest golf tournament in the world was hosted at the site once, in 2009, before the Trump Organization acquired the property. Mark Darbon, chief of The R&A, which hosts the British Open, said transportation concerns would need to be addressed before being considered for future competitions.
“I think we’ve been extremely clear on our position in respect of Turnberry. We love the golf course, but we’ve got some big logistical challenges there,” Darbon said after meeting with Eric Trump on Wednesday, as reported by AP.
“You see the scale of their setup here and we’ve got some work to do on the road, rail and accommodation infrastructure around Turnberry,” he added.
Still, DeChambeau, who's been seen with Trump on the campaign trail in Florida and putting next to him on the White House South Lawn, said the course should be considered for play.
“He’d still probably respect the R&A and what they’re trying to accomplish,” DeChambeau said.
“I can’t speak on his behalf, but what I can say is knowing him, he’ll do his best of a job as he possibly can.”
Turnberry is still on R&A’s 10-venue British Open rotation but isn’t playing an active role, AP reported.
American pro golfer Scottie Scheffler is leading play at the 153rd Open Championship hosted at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.
DeChambeau opened with a 78.