Would you play a Trump course?

[JohnnyDee]

Somewhere on the Trymp thread the question was asked - Would anyone not play a Trump course on principle?

I wouldn't, even if it was being offered free.

Nothing to do with his presidency either, but after the heavy handed bullying he used against people he was trying to evict to build his course near Aberdeen I made up my mind. It was obnoxious, arrogant, disgusting and downright shameful.

I was so sad to see him get his mitts on Turnberry - great improvements or not. For me it's sullied the happy memories of when I was a kid watching the Pro Celeb programmes with my Dad that we're often shot there.

I know I'm cutting off my nose and Don wouldn't give a monkey's chuff about people like me, but at least I feel I'm doing the right thing and can live with my own conscience by doing so.

 

[User20205]

Yep like a shot. He's a tangerine coloured buffoon, and I don't like his politics but my hacking up his course isn't an endorsement

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Knowing how he treated the locals in Aberdeen I would probably not play there under any circumstances. As for Turnberry, no problem. Separate the man from the business. If you start to work on morals only then you can stretch this futher and further. Do you investigate every course prior to playing? What about the factories where your clothes and eqpt are made?

The reality for me is actually my stance either way would be irrelevant as the location of Aberbeen and the cost of both rule both of them out. It's a bit like me taking a stance and refusing to play Augusta, it aint gonna happen anyway.

 

[bluewolf]

Have done, and am doing again next year (and possibly this year).

I detest the man with a passion bordering on sociopathic, but I console myself with the fact that the damage I do when chopping my way around probably costs more to fix than he gets in green fees.

 

[Fish]

Yes, and as many times as possible if they were on the doorstep.

 

[User62651]

Has done quite well by the folks at Turnberry, his investment is welcome there, Aberdeen didn't go so well in that a lot of what was proposed didn't come to fruition but it's still an amazing course and the neighbours he tried to evict are still there, if screened off.
No moral problem playing a Trump course for me.

 

[ger147]

I'm sure I've said the same elsewhere, but Turnberry is my favourite place to play golf on the planet. I've already been 3 times and am going back again next year.

On principle, I refuse to let a change of ownership spoil my enjoyment of playing my favourite course on Planet Earth...

 

[Chisteve]

I would - why not its the golf course your playing not him

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

He's a dangerous, obnoxious bully and I wouldn't go near one of his courses. Plenty of other cracking courses out there to play.

 

[SocketRocket]

He's a dangerous, obnoxious bully and I wouldn't go near one of his courses. Plenty of other cracking courses out there to play.

Don't hold back, tell us what you think of him.

 

[chrisd]

Yes, without a doubt.

 

[brendy]

Wouldnt bother me. Plenty of other not so nice people in charge of car dealerships, manufacturers, clubs etc. Why discriminate against one well known person.

 

[Crow]

I'll not be playing any of them.

 

[guest100718]

yep and i'll take Paige Spiranac with me.

 

[Rlburnside]

I have played Trump International in Aberdeen and wouldn't worry about playing there again, where do you draw the line if you don't like something? I would hazard a guess that nearly everyone has something in their lives that exploits someone in the world.

I won a Trump jumper when I played there with the logo on,and I'm going on holiday to America in June so I might put it on when I get to New York

 

[JohnnyDee]

Not seeking to dissuade anyone from their own position. I was simply interested in what the temperature of the water is. So no counter posting "you're wrong because..."

Only thought as an afterthought of setting a poll as part of the post but so far the 'nos' are in something of a minority.

That doesn't surprise me although it saddens me somewhat.

 

[Piece]

Yes, in a shot. It's golf, not politics.

 

[IM01]

Been up to Aberdeen twice and heading to Turnberry end of March.

Great courses at great prices and I'm there.

 

[Robster59]

He's a dangerous, obnoxious bully and I wouldn't go near one of his courses. Plenty of other cracking courses out there to play.

I'm in total agreement with this.

 

[Robobum]

Definitely not. I'll stick to my principles and stay well clear!