The article critiques Keir Starmer's government for exploring the possibility of hosting the 2028 Open championship at Donald Trump's Turnberry resort. It highlights the ongoing dialogue with Trump regarding this event, questioning the ethics and potential conflicts of interest involved. The author conveys skepticism about the financial viability of Turnberry while noting its recent struggles, including losses. The R&A's previous decision to suspend Turnberry as a venue due to Trump's involvement in the January 6 uprising is also underscored, culminating in a call for clearer moral standards in political decisions.
‘It’s almost as if the prime minister is compiling material for a seminal 2025 business manual. Call it The Art of the Kneel.’
‘Unfortunately, the actual reply seems to have been: Capital idea, Mr President! How can we make that happen?’
‘Turnberry has made a profit precisely once in the past 10 years, and is currently one of the many operating companies run by Trump’s sons, Uday and Spewday.’
‘The R&A effectively suspended Turnberry from the list of eligible Open venues over the matter of the January 6 attack on the seat of US democracy.’
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