Trump International Golf Club (West Palm Beach)

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]

Trump International Golf Club
Donald and Melania Trump at the Golf Club in 2020
Club information
Trump International Golf Club (West Palm Beach) is located in Florida
Trump International Golf Club (West Palm Beach)
Coordinates26°39′58″N 80°5′54″W / 26.66611°N 80.09833°W / 26.66611; -80.09833
LocationWest Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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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