The Donald To Lose Scottish Open To Dundonald?

The contract was never signed for one or three Scottish Opens at Trump International, but there is little question that at least one event was headed to the Aberdeen course by 2017. Then the presidential campaign got hot and heavy and Donald Trump's remarks about Mexican immigrants led to a postponement.

Now it appears the European Tour has moved on and Bunkered's Michael McEwan (thanks reader Bobby) says they are circling Dundonald Links in Ayrshire, a modern Kyle Phillips design owned by the Loch Lomond folks and host to the 2015 Ladies Scottish Open.

With Castle Stuart, Royal Aberdeen and Gullane having welcomed the event to the Highlands, North East and Lothians since it visited Loch Lomond Golf Club for the last time in 2010, speculation has been mounting over a possible home in Ayrshire or the south west of Scotland for the tournament.

A high-ranking source has told bunkered.co.uk that Dundonald Links looks likely to get that nod, with negotiations reportedly at ‘a very advanced stage’.