Trump Courses - Would You Pay to Play One Now?

[HJJ003]

I would play one in a heartbeat. Would love a shot at turnberry, and Doral is on the hit list as well. Hope to get a chance, but doubt I’ll plan a trip around either of them. 

[Mr. Desmond]

I would not pay to play or stay at anything with his name. No value.

[Hoganman1]

Nope. I would regret not playing Turnberry and maybe Doral, but I have to stick to my principles. 

[tinker]

Absolutely, the guy does everything first class

[David L Yskes]

Yes i would pay to play one of his courses,  but since i doubt i will be near one of his golf courses and have my golf clubs with me, i will probably never get the chance to play one of the courses....   

[MarvChamp]

Golf is transcendent. Would I play Turnberry? You bet! -Marv

[Blackjack Don]

On 5/26/2018 at 5:15 PM, tinker said:

Absolutely, the guy does everything first class

To paraphrase Gary Larsen of the Far Side: Suddenly Don found himself out on thin ice. Some would find that statement debatable. I believe "gauche" has been used recently. Lots of places I can't afford to play. 

It would be interesting to know if they are making money, and how much more now.

[NM Golf]

I would play his courses, why not. I mean I would even play a course that Obama and Hillary owned if it was nice. A good course is a good course,

[oldmotor]

On May 28, 2018 at 5:41 AM, NM Golf said:

I would play his courses, why not. I mean I would even play a course that Obama and Hillary owned if it was nice. A good course is a good course,

Exactly what I was thinking. 

[freedirt29]

If I had the money, was for some reason near one of his courses, and had the time sure. I’m not so into politics that I would let it stop me from playing a good course. If Obama had a high quality course I would play that as well as others have said before in this thread.

[Shorty]

I wouldn't play at a course where the owner has refused to pay architects and contractors for no other reason than the knowledge that they would run out of money before he does. 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestreptalks/2016/07/13/this-architect-says-trump-almost-destroyed-his-business-but-that-doesnt-mean-they-cant-get-coffee/#9b890e045de9

[fishgolf]

Only if the green fees came with a complimentary and emblemed divot tool, ball marker, and tee's.  Practicing what I learned in "The Art of the Deal" .

[Elmer]

On 5/27/2018 at 8:46 AM, MarvChamp said:

Golf is transcendent. Would I play Turnberry? You bet! -Marv

 

On 4/28/2018 at 2:00 PM, HJJ003 said:

I would play one in a heartbeat. Would love a shot at turnberry, and Doral is on the hit list as well. Hope to get a chance, but doubt I’ll plan a trip around either of them. 

Speaking of Doral and first class
"Trump’s Doral golf club outside Miami has fared even worse: Between its main kitchen, banquet hall, café, patio grill, and bungalows, inspectors have found 524 health-code violations since 2013, including a number that resulted in fines. Among inspectors’ findings were multiple spottings of live and dead cockroaches (they noted 20-25 live ones visibly present in the main kitchen during one 2015 visit), “slimy/mold-like build-up” in coolers and freezers, and holes in kitchen walls."

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-roach-infested-restaurants-are-vile-compared-to-the-red-hen

[scotth]

Sure why not?  The courses that I know he owns were famous  and great courses long before his group took ownership of them.  

Don't think Steve Wynn is a great or even necessarily good person either, but it doesn't keep me from  playing his courses in Vegas or going to some of his casinos.

 

[HJJ003]

44 minutes ago, Elmer said:

 

Speaking of Doral and first class
"Trump’s Doral golf club outside Miami has fared even worse: Between its main kitchen, banquet hall, café, patio grill, and bungalows, inspectors have found 524 health-code violations since 2013, including a number that resulted in fines. Among inspectors’ findings were multiple spottings of live and dead cockroaches (they noted 20-25 live ones visibly present in the main kitchen during one 2015 visit), “slimy/mold-like build-up” in coolers and freezers, and holes in kitchen walls."

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-roach-infested-restaurants-are-vile-compared-to-the-red-hen

Don't eat there...got it. Good thing I don't have to eat to play golf. 

[Elmer]

1 hour ago, HJJ003 said:

Don't eat there...got it. Good thing I don't have to eat to play golf. 

On 5/26/2018 at 8:15 PM, tinker said:

Absolutely, the guy does everything first class

From my personal experience, When you spend that much money on a round of golf, it is nice to experience the entire club, not just the course. 

I know during the 4-6 hours of golf you may want some food at the turn, or drinks/apps/meal after.

If they cant keep the kitchen clean, doesnt say much for "first class"

[HJJ003]

14 minutes ago, Elmer said:

From my personal experience, When you spend that much money on a round of golf, it is nice to experience the entire club, not just the course. 

I know during the 4-6 hours of golf you may want some food at the turn, or drinks/apps/meal after.

If they cant keep the kitchen clean, doesnt say much for "first class"

Meh not me. At least not often. I rarely eat at the course. Of course, if the place has a certain food they are known for or if I am a guest of a member then that may be a different story. Occasionally,  I will grab a Twix or gatorade at the turn. Im sure I am not the norm though.

Anywho, yeah thats sad about that particular course having a disgusting kitchen, though I highly doubt that is something you will encounter at all locations he or anyone else owns. 

[David in FL]

6 hours ago, Elmer said:

 

Speaking of Doral and first class
"Trump’s Doral golf club outside Miami has fared even worse: Between its main kitchen, banquet hall, café, patio grill, and bungalows, inspectors have found 524 health-code violations since 2013, including a number that resulted in fines. Among inspectors’ findings were multiple spottings of live and dead cockroaches (they noted 20-25 live ones visibly present in the main kitchen during one 2015 visit), “slimy/mold-like build-up” in coolers and freezers, and holes in kitchen walls."

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-roach-infested-restaurants-are-vile-compared-to-the-red-hen

Anyone who's spent any time in the restaurant or hospitality industry will tell you that 524 individual violations over 5 years, for a property that size and complexity, is nothing.