Donald Trump Expands Golf Empire with New Course in Scotland, Adds to Global Portfolio

US President Donald Trump has expanded his golf empire with the opening of an 18-hole course in Scotland, adding to his 17 existing luxury golf properties worldwide. The new course in Trump International Scotland near Aberdeen will officially open on August 13. Trump now owns or operates golf courses in the US, Scotland, Ireland, and the UAE.

US President Donald Trump has expanded his golf empire with the opening of an 18-hole course in Scotland, adding to his 17 existing luxury golf properties worldwide. The new course, part of the Trump International Scotland near Aberdeen, will officially open on August 13. This latest addition to Trump's golf portfolio includes courses in the US, Scotland, Ireland, and the UAE.

The opening of the new golf course comes amid ongoing debates about wind farms in the region. During a recent press conference, President Trump criticized wind farms in Scotland, calling them a "con job" and repeating several familiar claims. He alleged that wind farms have destroyed the ocean, caused whale deaths, reduced property values, and are too expensive to be viable. However, these claims have been widely refuted by scientists and fact-checking organizations.

Wind farms, while facing some valid concerns, offer significant economic and environmental benefits. Onshore wind is now one of the cheapest forms of new electricity in the US, with a levelized cost of approximately $33 per megawatt-hour, lower than fossil gas ($45) and coal ($70) [1]. Offshore wind remains more expensive, but is expected to decline as technology advances. Wind energy supports over 100,000 jobs in the US and helps reduce dependence on imported fuels.

Despite the benefits, wind energy remains subject to persistent myths that shape public opinion and political debate. Common misconceptions include the idea that wind turbines kill all the birds, that they are loud and dangerous to health, and that they cannot be recycled. Scientific evidence does not support these claims. For instance, wind turbines are responsible for fewer than one million bird deaths annually, compared to over 2 billion deaths due to cats [1].

While President Trump's criticisms of wind farms may have generated headlines, they also revived several long-debunked myths. The science and development decisions around wind farms are more nuanced than often portrayed. As the technology evolves and deployment expands, wind energy offers a path to cleaner air, economic opportunity, and climate resilience.

In summary, President Trump's new golf course in Scotland is a significant addition to his global golf empire. Meanwhile, the ongoing debate about wind farms in the region highlights the importance of fact-based policymaking and the need to separate scientific evidence from misinformation.

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[1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicasanders/2025/07/31/what-president-trump-gets-wrong-and-right-about-wind-farms/