Trump International Scotland has cemented its place among the world’s greatest golfing destinations after winning three headline honours at the 12th annual World Golf Awards. The New Course was named ‘World’s Best Golf Course 2025’ and ‘Europe’s Best New Golf Course 2025’, while Trump International Scotland was awarded ‘World’s Best Contribution to Golf Tourism Hospitality 2025’.
Set against the dramatic dunes of Scotland’s rugged northeast coast, the New Course has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting and challenging layouts in modern golf since opening last summer. The 18-hole course was designed to complement the original Championship Course, with the pair creating 36 holes of world-class golf.
The recognition for ‘World’s Best Contribution to Golf Tourism Hospitality’ acknowledges the resort’s exceptional service standards, world-class facilities and commitment to enhancing Scotland’s global reputation as the Home of Golf.
President Donald J. Trump, 45th & 47th President of The United States of America, said: “A great honor to win such a prestigious award from the highly respected World Golf Awards. I am very proud of the job that Eric Trump and my team did on building one of the greatest golf courses anywhere in the world. It will make people happy for a long time to come!”
Chris Frost, Managing Director, World Golf Awards, said: “Congratulations to Trump International Scotland for this remarkable triple win at World Golf Awards 2025. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the completed project, and it is world-class. The transformation of the region through this beautifully designed and architecturally sympathetic golf resort is remarkable. A true icon of luxury has been created, thanks to the vision and dedication of the Trump brand and its outstanding contribution to global golf tourism. President Donald J. Trump, Eric Trump, Sarah Malone and the entire team deserve great credit for bringing this extraordinary project to life.”
Eric Trump, Executive Vice President, The Trump Organization, said: “We are incredibly proud and truly honored to be awarded three top World Golf Awards and to be named ‘World’s Best Golf Course’ for our magnificent New Course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. From the outset, this property has been a labour of love. We have built the greatest 36 holes along the spectacular North Sea shoreline and are immensely grateful to World Golf Awards and all those who have supported us.”
Launched in 2014, World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and golf destinations through its annual awards programme.
The results follow a year-long search for the world’s favourite golf tourism and hospitality brands. Votes were cast by golf industry professionals, the media and the public, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category named as the winner. For more information about the World Golf Awards, visit worldgolfawards.com.
