The DP World Tour has confirmed that the Scottish Championship will return to its schedule on 7–10 August 2025, with a $2.75 million purse and a brand-new stage: Trump International Golf Links Scotland in Aberdeenshire. It will be the venue’s first main-tour event—and the first DP World Tour stop at any Trump-owned course—since the modern links opened in 2012.

A modern links with growing pedigree

Designed by architect Martin Hawtree and already ranked 15th in Golf Monthly’s Top 100 UK & Ireland courses, the layout has earned praise for its dramatic North Sea dunes, tough bunkering and risk-reward closing stretch. The course has hosted the Staysure PGA Senior Championship since 2023 and will do so again 30 July–3 August 2025, creating a rare back-to-back fortnight of high-level professional golf.

Why the Tour picked Aberdeen

DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings said the venue “has already built a reputation as one of the best modern links in the UK and promises to be an excellent host for the Scottish Championship’s return.” Tour officials also noted its spectator-friendly routing—and its ability to showcase prime-time summer links golf—fit perfectly into the DP World Tour’s late-summer swing through the UK.

Trump Organization reaction

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, called the announcement “an honour” and highlighted 2025 as a milestone year, which also marks the grand opening of a second championship layout on the property. The family company now operates two major Scottish courses (the other is Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast), though Turnberry has not hosted The Open since 2009.

Broader implications

Hosting a DP World Tour event elevates the Scottish Championship’s profile and bolsters Scotland’s packed summer calendar, which already includes the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open. It also renews debate about whether Turnberry could regain future Open rota status; the R&A has said it must first assess logistical and infrastructure upgrades amid past controversies.