Trump International Golf Club (West Palm Beach) Explained
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. This venue was Donald Trump's first golf course property.[1]
The Championship course measures 7,326 yards, and has a par 72 layout that has hosted championships for the LPGA.[2] 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
See main article: Trump International Golf Club shooting.
See also: Security incidents involving Donald Trump. 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.[11] [12]
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- Web site: Trump uninjured after gunfire near his Florida club . September 15, 2024 . . September 15, 2024 .
- Web site: Trump is ‘safe following gunshots in his vicinity,’ campaign says in statement . Kate . Sullivan . Kristen . Holmes . September 15, 2024 . CNN .
- Web site: September 15, 2024 . Trump is 'safe' after gunshots near his Florida golf club, campaign says . September 15, 2024 . ABC News . en.
- Web site: Trump is safe, his campaign says, after a shooting is reported at his golf course. . The New York Times .
- Web site: September 15, 2024 . Trump Safe After Shooting Reported at His Golf Course . September 15, 2024 . The New York Times.
- Web site: Shen . Michelle . LeBlanc . Paul . D'Antonio . Isabelle . Forrest . Jack . Chowdhury . Maureen . Magramo . Kathleen . Harvey . Lex . 2024-09-15 . Live updates: FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt of Trump in Florida CNN Politics . 2024-09-16 . CNN . en.
- Web site: Donald Trump latest: Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt at golf course, says FBI . 2024-09-15 . BBC News . en-GB.
- Web site: Live updates: FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt of Trump in Florida. Michelle. Shen. Paul. LeBlanc. Isabelle. D'Antonio. Jack. Forrest. Maureen. Chowdhury. September 15, 2024. CNN.
