Donald Trump is raising prices at his golf resorts, making them much more expensive. His clubs, including Mar-a-Lago, Bedminster, and Turnberry, are now costing a lot more. According to his latest financial report, these places are making a huge $513 million. It seems that playing golf at Trump’s resorts is now only for billionaires. Are the rest of us supposed to save up or just watch from the sidelines?
The former president’s financial troubles are quite amusing, especially with his current situation. With legal problems stacking up and a media company that’s not doing well, Trump is turning to his golf resorts to get some cash. At Turnberry, the new green fees are incredibly high: £1,000 ($1,296) before 1 p.m. and £545 ($706) after. As @ukgolfguy pointed out, this change is quite striking and makes the situation even more notable compared to other courses, like Carnoustie.
Some 2025 green fee news.
18 holes on the Ailsa course at Turnberry will cost £1,000 a person for non-residents before 1pm. After 1pm, £545.
In 2013, the year before Trump took over, it was £176 at any time.
I think this is pertinent given what’s proposed at Carnoustie…
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— UK Golf Guy (@ukgolfguy) August 11, 2024
Nic Oldham, the general manager of Turnberry, said,
“We were finding that a lot of people were booking up tee times during the peak times of the year but only came to play golf and then left.”
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This means they want to make sure that guests staying at the hotel get better access by raising prices for non-residents. Soon, playing a round of golf there will cost more than a membership at a local country club.
Mar-a-Lago is joining in on the trend too, with membership fees now jumping to $1 million from $700,000. Just back in 2016, a membership cost $100,000, which was already a lot for most people. Now, Trump’s new price shows that being a Mar-a-Lago member is a symbol of extreme exclusivity, even more than getting an invite to the Met Gala.
In a surprising turn of events, Trump’s golf resorts might end up being the only place where his fortune keeps growing while his media empire continues to struggle. At this rate, Trump might have to raise prices again just to keep up with his changing financial situation. His pricing shows that for Trump, golf isn’t just about having a good time. It’s about making sure the rich stay on top while everyone else gets left behind.
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