Trump Turnberry is celebrating three prestigious honours at the 2026 World Golf Awards, with Trump’s Twelve named the World’s Best Par Three Course and the Turnberry Lighthouse recognised as the World’s Best Halfway House. The resort’s iconic Ailsa course was also named Scotland’s Best Golf Course for the second consecutive year at the awards ceremony, held on November 7 at Madinaty Golf Club in Egypt.
Opened in August 2026, Trump’s Twelve is a 12-hole par-three course that complements Turnberry’s championship Ailsa and King Robert the Bruce courses. Designed by Turnberry’s in-house team, led by Director of Golf Courses and Estates Allan Patterson, the course features holes ranging from 70 to 206 yards.
Developed on the site of the former Arran Course, Trump’s Twelve combines imaginative green surrounds, natural wasteland areas and strategically positioned water features to create a distinctive and dramatic short-course experience. Multiple teeing grounds offer golfers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to enjoy the course.
The award further underscores Trump Turnberry’s continued investment in its golf facilities, following recent enhancements to the Ailsa course and the development of the resort’s PGA-certified Golf Academy and practice facilities.
Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organisation, said: “We are incredibly proud to see Trump Turnberry recognised with these awards. To have Trump’s Twelve named the World’s Best Par Three Course just months after opening is a great achievement and a credit to the team that brought it to life.
“The Ailsa and the Turnberry Lighthouse are iconic to Turnberry and these awards are a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team, who are always looking for ways to make the experience even better for our guests.”
Situated beside the Ailsa’s ninth green, the Turnberry Lighthouse offers golfers a place to enjoy food and refreshments before continuing their round. Overlooking the Firth of Clyde, with views towards Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran, the lighthouse remains one of the most recognisable landmarks along Scotland’s Ayrshire coast.
Standing 24 metres tall, the lighthouse was commissioned in the 19th century to warn ships away from nearby Bistro Rock. It also marks the remains of Turnberry Castle, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of King Robert the Bruce.
The Ailsa has hosted The Open Championship on four occasions, including the 1977 ‘Duel in the Sun’ between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus. In 2025, the course underwent further enhancements, including changes to the seventh and eighth holes, as part of a series of improvements led by renowned golf course architect Martin Ebert
In addition to Ailsa and Trump’s Twelve, Trump Turnberry is home to the King Robert the Bruce championship course and a Golf Academy featuring a TrackMan Range, simulator and dedicated short-game facilities.
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About Trump Turnberry, Scotland
Located on the enchanting Ayrshire coast, with more than 120 years of heritage and history, Trump Turnberry is an iconic destination known throughout the world. A distinctive landmark on the coastline, Trump Turnberry offers far-reaching views across some of the world’s most famous fairways.
Steeped in history, the surrounding area offers much to explore – from castles to distilleries, from beaches to the birthplace of Robert Burns. All of this lies just one hour from Glasgow International Airport and two hours from Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.
Home to three exceptional golf courses, Trump Turnberry is synonymous with this great sport. An Open Championship venue four times over, the Championship Ailsa course has been redesigned and transformed into an even more impressive and beautiful challenge, alongside the magnificent Championship King Robert the Bruce course and the stunning new Trump’s Twelve 12-hole par three course.
The perfect setting for food lovers and golfers alike, Trump Turnberry offers an array of distinctive dining experiences, including the signature restaurant 1906, a unique Chef’s Table experience, the elegant Grand Tea Lounge and Bar, and Duel in the Sun restaurant.
Trump Turnberry has a well-established reputation for top class meeting, events and conference facilities with a 500-seat ballroom, specialising in personalised experiences. The renowned resort delivers a wealth of amenities, including a luxurious spa and an onsite activity centre, Turnberry Adventures, which offers guests a variety of activities including horse riding, shooting, archery and off-road driving.
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