Trump International Golf Club (West Palm Beach)

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Trump International Golf Club
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Coordinates 26°39′58″N80°5′54″W / 26.66611°N 80.09833°W / 26.66611; -80.09833
Location West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Trump International Golf Club is a private 27-hole golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. It was designed by Jim Fazio, who was given a budget of over $40 million, and was opened in 1999. [1] This venue was Donald Trump's first golf course property. [2]

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The Championship course measures 7,326 yards, and has a par 72 layout that has hosted championships for the LPGA. [1] In addition, the golf course has a nine-hole course. The clubhouse can host weddings and other social or business events. A three-tiered driving range is available.

The regular initiation fee for membership was reported to be $150,000 in 2011, and the annual fee $25,000. [3] The senior director of instruction for Trump Golf Properties, Gary Wiren, is based out of this resort. [4]

Shooting

On September 15, 2024, a shooting occurred at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. The shooting occurred before 2 p.m. EDT, while Donald Trump was golfing at the club. [5] The club's golf course was locked down shortly after, [6] and no injuries were reported. [7] A person of interest, Ryan Wesley Routh, was detained while driving northbound on Interstate 95. [8] [9] [10]

The United States Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident as an attempted assassination. [5] [11] [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Home - Trump International Golf Club - West Palm". trumpinternationalpalmbeaches.com. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  2. ↑ Garcia, Ahiza (December 29, 2016). "Trump's 17 golf courses: Everything you need to know". CNN Money . Retrieved February 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ Landman, Beth (March 6, 2012). "Donald Trump Tees Off Members of his Palm Beach Golf Club". New York . Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  4. ↑ Biggane, Brian (May 26, 2015). "A swing through history: Gary Wiren's golf collection tells game's story". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Trump uninjured after gunfire near his Florida club". The Washington Post . September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  6. ↑ Sullivan, Kate; Holmes, Kristen (September 15, 2024). "Trump is 'safe following gunshots in his vicinity,' campaign says in statement". CNN.
  7. ↑ "Trump is 'safe' after gunshots near his Florida golf club, campaign says". ABC News. September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Trump is safe, his campaign says, after a shooting is reported at his golf course". The New York Times.
  9. ↑ "Trump Safe After Shooting Reported at His Golf Course". The New York Times. September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  10. ↑ Shen, Michelle; LeBlanc, Paul; D'Antonio, Isabelle; Forrest, Jack; Chowdhury, Maureen; Magramo, Kathleen; Harvey, Lex (September 15, 2024). "Live updates: FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt of Trump in Florida | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Donald Trump latest: Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt at golf course, says FBI". BBC News. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  12. ↑ Shen, Michelle; LeBlanc, Paul; D'Antonio, Isabelle; Forrest, Jack; Chowdhury, Maureen (September 15, 2024). "Live updates: FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt of Trump in Florida". CNN.
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