Donald Trump, a Figure of Contention, Hosting a Golf Major

First of all, regarding Rickie, bear in mind that many if not most of the tour players and television commentators did not have the benefit of higher education, and when they do utter opionins about world events they exhibit simplicity and ignorance. I also continue to be puzzled how the networks continue to feature announcers, theoretically professionals in public speaking, who every week talk about a hazard "between he and the hole".

Second of all, if a televised tournament is at a course with the Trump name attached, I will not be watching. Ever. Take that, sponsors.

And why is Trump still refusing to show us his birth certificate?

Unfortunately, people in apparent need will continue to sell their souls and land to The Donald (Mr. Potter) although they know the consequences. And The Donald knows he can say or do almost whatever he wants because they are desperate for his money. Kind of pathetic, ay? Also, I wonder if he knows who Lorena Ochoa or Lee Trevino are.

In recognition of the basis of Trump's 'fortune', the course will have only 11 holes. The best player will not receive prize money, but will pick up the tab for the losers, who will then become winners. The lucky winners will all be named Donald.

i know trump loves golf, money and publicity, but I wonder if the fact his mother was born and raised in Scotland has anything to do with his interest in buying a course there.

I highly recommend the documentary "You've Been Trumped" for the story of how locals in Scotland resisted Trump's bullying in Aberdeenshire.

Golfers (men and women) ought to be asked to sign petitions now promising NOT to play at a Trump course - the British Women's Open can still be removed from that course.

Trump is like the invasive fish species that they are trying to keep out of the Great Lakes. Once it is in, it ruins everything.

Rickie Fowler...it is not that difficult to comment when asked about Trump's comments on immigration. You simply say "Mr. Trump employs a lot of Mexican immigrants at his golf courses and resorts. He should think before he speaks."

Is Turnberry no longer designated "Royal?" It took years for that Scottish course to obtain that designation from the Crown -- the venue of 1977 Open Champioship's "Duel in the Sun" between Watson and Nickalus.

Gosh. If something can be called "Royal" why substitute "Trump" for it? When I think of Royal, I think of thousands of years of British history, the Crown Jewels, the Rampart Lions, Henry V's St. Crispin Day speech (600 years ago this October 25).

When I think of Trump, I think of a comb over.

My wife and I have been in Scotland since July 12. We have visited Stirling, St. Andrews, Inverness, Dornoch and Edinburgh. My informal and absolutely unscientific survey has yet to find one Scot - male or female - that has anything nice to say about The Donald.

Donald Trump waltzed into Scotland, as he does everywhere, as if he were God's gift to humanity. I have followed this story on the BBC for the past several years, and listening to Trump lecturing the Scots on what is and isn't good for them makes my stomach churn. When Alex Salmond took on Donald Trump, he became my "Local Hero".

This is an editorial, isn't it?

hmmm, the Scots still seem to be mammy pamby about Trump.
His record speaks for itself. Case in point is the Doral golf course. he decided, and has spent millions, on blocking everyone from "eyes" on his course. He has blocked the view of hundreds of properties in Doral who have for years had the golf courses as their backyard. His customers are "too good" for the prying eyes of the average Miami citizen. Oodles of palm trees and the vegetation have been planted to shield the "average joe" from his uber clients. Is this what Scotland wants? Think about it!!!!

Maybe Trump should run for the Scottish parliament and get out of the Republican race. Trump dared them to find another venue because he knew it was too late. Let's see what happens in the furure.

Donald Trump's assertion that wind turbines will be a historical problem for Scotland drive home his deep ignorance of global affairs and his penchant for hyperbole. The people of Scotland, hopefully, will heed how little concern The Don has for them and their land. Meanwhile, as he campaigns, Americans will have an increasing sense of Trump's myopic mind, emphasized when he attempts to speak of a larger world.

What better ambassador for the American people could you ask for in the world. At least the people that watch Fox News.

Will he do for Scotland what he did for Atlantic City?

With all these corporations cutting ties with Trump, I keep wondering why we don't hear of Bill Clinton resigning his membership at Trump National Golf Club -- Westminster? Perhaps Candidate Clinton should be asked why her husband continues to consort with the notorious Mr. Trump?