Donald Trump’s golf course shut down as golfers forced to take shelter: Huge Storm hits $2.75M event with 60mph winds
The DP World Tour's inaugural Nexo Championship was set to tee off at Donald Trump's golf course, the Trump International Golf Links, in Aberdeenshire from August 7 to 10, until a huge storm forced an abrupt setback during its preparation phase. On the first official practice day, violent winds gusting to 60mph forced organizers to shut down the course and everyone's access to practice facilities by mid-afternoon, casting uncertainty over the $2.75 million competition just days before it begins.Donald Trump, upon learning that actress Sydney Sweeney is registered as a RepublicanBy 14:00 local time, officials had fully evacuated the grounds, with Jonas Hedberg, the resort's director of golf, confirming, "There is nobody on the course." The severe weather rendered the links unplayable and completely stalled preparation. Competitors and staff alike were grounded amidst the chaos and had no option but […]