I think they want it to be held on a “links” type course… which makes sense to me as Scotland is the home of Links Golf. So, let’s think about which links venues would be capable of hosting an event of this size. There aren’t that many that aren’t on the Open Championship rota… one of the St
Andrews courses (New or Jubilee), Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Gullane 1, or Turnberry. That’s about it. From a marketing standpoint, I guess it makes sense for Renaissance. But, Turnberry would be a great venue. With Trump’s connection I doubt it would ever go there, so that leaves Gullane, Royal Aberdeen, St Andrews New & Jubilee as the only possibilities. By all accounts Gullane was a great success. I assume marketing money makes the final determination, but I’d like to see the event return to Gullane.
If links golf is not a determining factor, I think Gleneagles is the best choice.