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• Donald Trump unveils extensive plans for Turnberry
• Redesigned Ailsa Course will open for play in June 2016
• ‘Trump Turnberry will be the finest resort of its kind’

TRUMP TURNBERRY RESORT

Details behind the multi-million pound plans to renovate Trump Turnberry have been revealed for the first time as the project to substantially upgrade the world’s first ever golf resort takes shape.

An extensive 18-month refurbishment programme is now underway and the resort will re-launch on June 1, 2016, when the redesigned Open Championship golf course, The Ailsa, will be available for play for the first time.

In May, Trump Turnberry hotel will re-open its doors following an extensive upgrade to world leading standards, which includes the lavish refurbishment of all hotel bedrooms.

“When completed, Trump Turnberry will be the finest resort of its kind anywhere in the world.” – Donald Trump

The ‘detailed and sensitive’ project requires a partial closure from September 27, 2015, until mid to late May, 2016, when improvements to the hotel and Ailsa course are carried out.

During this time, the new clubhouse, The Villas and golf academy will be open for business, with tee times available to members and guests on the Kintyre Course.

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Detailing the changes, Donald Trump, chairman and president of The Trump Organisation, commented: “In close consultation, we will be refining the great Ailsa Championship course including lengthening, re-grassing and making certain changes, many of which have been sought by the R&A for over 25 years. This work will be carefully and studiously crafted and when completed, will bring this already amazing masterpiece to a level that even it has never attained.

“At the conclusion of our hotel rebuilding, we will have exquisite new suites, magnificent ballrooms, restaurants and meeting facilities plus a sprawling and luxurious spa. When completed, Trump Turnberry will be the finest resort of its kind anywhere in the world.”

Included in the exciting plans being revealed for the first time are the following improvements:

• The upgrading of conference and banqueting facilities with the creation of The Caledonia Ballroom, The Old Tom Morris Suite and The Ailsa Craig Suite, as well as three new meeting rooms and a luxurious business centre. (March 2015)

• The creation of a new world class 18 hole pitch and putt in front of the hotel designed by the internationally renowned golf architect Martin Ebert.

• The creation of a new Lobby bar featuring over 250 whiskies within the Grand Tea Lounge.

• The launch of the refurbished clubhouse, proshop with largely extended retail facility, The Duel in the Sun restaurant and a purpose-built east facing viewing balcony in April 2015.

• The creation of a luxurious two bedroomed suite and the Halfway House for the Ailsa course will be located within the iconic Turnberry Lighthouse.

• The repositioning of 1906 restaurant to its original location from when the hotel opened.

• The creation of a new Crystal Ballroom named in recognition of the six original crystal chandeliers which are a historic feature of the room.

• Development of the new destination spa, The Trump Spa by Ivanka Trump.

• The creation of a masterpiece, The Donald J Trump Ballroom, situated at the north elevation of the hotel facilitating 500 guests with panoramic sea views.

• Extensive renovation of the self-catering Villas at Trump Turnberry and the creation of a new family centre will take place with work commencing in the winter of 2016 completing spring 2017.

Meanwhile, works to complete the £5m refurbishment of the clubhouse continue as a priority in preparation for hosting the RICOH Women’s British Open which takes place at Trump Turnberry, July 30 to August 2, 2015.

The new clubhouse will open its doors in late April 2015, also in time for the summer golf season.

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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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