UK officials are exploring the possibility of hosting the 2028 Open championship at Donald Trump's Turnberry course, following repeated requests from Trump. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is involved in discussions, aiming to gauge potential obstacles. While some sources describe this as direct lobbying, others characterize it as merely seeking information. Hosting the championship could significantly benefit the struggling Turnberry operations, which recently reported substantial financial losses. Trump's strong interest, highlighted by past public lobbying and acknowledgments from King Charles, adds weight to the government's approach.
"The government is doing everything it can to get close to Trump. One concrete thing is that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has been involved in pushing for the Open to return to Trump-owned Turnberry."
"Hosting the Open could provide a welcome financial boost for SLC Turnberry, which lost £1.7m last year, having made £571,000 in the previous year, its only profit in 10 years."
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