Donald Trump Closing In On Bandon Dunes Purchase

Donald Trump has been spotted landing his west coast helicopter ("Pacific Gales") at Bandon Dunes Resort twice in the last month with Bandon founder Mike Keiser seen talking to Trump. The trips have prompted speculation that the two developers were discussing an arrangement. When contacted by cell phone, Trump initially denied the report, then confirmed that an outright purchase of the golf resort was the end goal.

"Mike and I have had great conversations, terrific conversations really," Trump said when reached for comment. "I've made an offer. He's talked all about the retail golfer. I've told him I don't know what the hell that is. So we've agreed to talk some more and I think I'll have something soon to tell you about."

Trump said Keiser initially showed little interest in selling the resort and that the two have philosophic differences about golf. However, Trump says Keiser has come around to his way of thinking.

"I showed him video of one of Saddam Hussein's old palaces," Trump said. "You know, before we bombed the *&^% out of it with a real President in the White House. Keiser really liked the use of gold trim on the toilet seats and especially the gold-plated sink stoppers.  Did you know they don't even have sink stoppers in the rooms at Bandon? It's a dump, let's be honest. I'll put some money into the place and make it the greatest resort on an ocean in the world, outside of Trump International Scotland. It'll be way better than Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, anything you can think of really. Except Trump International Scotland."

Trump would not speculate on the name, then did just that.

"Trump National Pacific Gailes sounds great doesn't it?" the developer asked. "I mean, Bandon Dunes is fine, it's a nice brand, but what I can bring will elevate it to another level and a name change just makes sense. Stay tuned."

Keiser could not be reached for comment.

Real estate analysts contacted value the resort at well over $200 million.