Trump International Golf Club (West Palm Beach)
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Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach 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 US$40 million, and was opened in 1999.[1] This venue was Donald Trump's first golf course property.[2]
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 US$150,000 in 2011, and the annual fee US$25,000.[3] The senior director of instruction for Trump Golf Properties, Gary Wiren, is based out of this resort.[4]
Shooting
[edit]On September 15, 2024, a shooting was reported 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 was detained while he was driving a vehicle, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. The suspect was later identified as Ryan Wesley Routh.[8][9][10] He was driving from Palm Beach County to Martin County northbound on Interstate 95. Federal investigators shut down the highway at Mile Marker 110.[9]
The United States Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office are investigating the shooting.[5][11] The shooter's intent is unknown right now,[9] but the FBI is investigating the incident as an attempted assassination.[12] Officials believe the suspect intended to shoot Trump.[13] President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the incident.[7] The White House said in a statement: "The president and vice president have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing. They are relieved to know that he is safe."[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Home - Trump International Golf Club - West Palm". trumpinternationalpalmbeaches.com. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- ^ Ahiza Garcia (December 29, 2016). "Trump's 17 golf courses: Everything you need to know". CNN Money. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ^ Beth Landman (March 6, 2012). "Donald Trump Tees Off Members of his Palm Beach Golf Club". New York. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- ^ "A swing through history: Gary Wiren's golf collection tells game's story". Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ a b "Trump uninjured after gunfire near his Florida club". The Washington Post. September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Sullivan, Kate; Holmes, Kristen (September 15, 2024). "Trump is 'safe following gunshots in his vicinity,' campaign says in statement". CNN.
- ^ a b "Trump is 'safe' after gunshots near his Florida golf club, campaign says". ABC News. September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Trump is safe, his campaign says, after a shooting is reported at his golf course". The New York Times.
- ^ a b c d "Trump Safe After Shooting Reported at His Golf Course". The New York Times. September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Harvey, Michelle Shen, Paul LeBlanc, Isabelle D’Antonio, Jack Forrest, Maureen Chowdhury, Kathleen Magramo, Lex (September 15, 2024). "Live updates: FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt of Trump in Florida | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Donald Trump latest: Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt at golf course, says FBI". BBC News. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ Chowdhury, Michelle Shen, Paul LeBlanc, Isabelle D’Antonio, Jack Forrest, Maureen (September 15, 2024). "Live updates: FBI investigating apparent assassination attempt of Trump in Florida | CNN Politics". CNN.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Trump is safe following shooting at Florida golf course; suspect detained". CNN. September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.