The Independent: R&A Will Be Staying Away From Turnberry
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Thanks to reader Jeff for The Independent On Sunday's James Cusack report claiming sources within the R&A have say the governing body has "privately decided that his reputation is now so toxic that the newly renamed Trump Turnberry can no longer host the game’s most prestigious tournament."
From Cusack's report:
Although the R&A is stuffed full of establishment figures, Turnberry with Trump is now seen as a risk they will not take. Another insider said: “2020 will not happen here. Turnberry will be back. But perhaps not Trump Turnberry.”
**For the first time, the European Tour, thought to be ready to take the Scottish Open to Trump International for three playings as recently as this summer, is distancing itself from Trump. James Corrigan reports.
When contacted on Saturday by Telegraph Sport, a spokesperson for the European Tour said: “In 2016, the European Tour will play in 26 countries across five continents. We are proud of this cultural diversity, which is one of our many strengths, and therefore we do not condone the comments made by Mr Trump. In terms of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, we are still considering future locations and will make an announcement on that in due course.”
