Charity Hole-in-One Event at Trump Turnberry Offers Major Prizes
A charity hole-in-one contest at Trump Turnberry's new Trump's Twelve layout drew ten participants from sport and social media. The event put £1.47 million in potential charity prizes on the line, with £100,000 available for an ace at the 11th. Glasgow Warriors players George Horne and Ollie Smith were in the field, and Smith plus Liv Cooke produced two of the closest attempts despite strong coastal winds.
The event gathered ten figures from rugby and online content creation, including Glasgow Warriors’ George Horne and Ollie Smith, plus broadcaster Liv Cooke. Seven holes promised £1,000 for The Golf Foundation, four carried £10,000 for selected causes, and the 11th held a £100,000 ace prize. Official Hole In One recorded play.
Trump’s Twelve opened on 10 August on the site of the former Arran Course. The 12-hole par-three layout measures 70 to 206 yards, uses several tees, and sits within the four-time Open venue’s academy alongside simulator, range, short-game and coaching facilities. It will also appear in the 22 October Turnberry Titans charity day, where a £500 fourball entry includes lunch and a £10,000 ace target.
The event could draw wider attention to charity golf days and shorter par-three courses, potentially encouraging more casual players, families and local causes to take part. Charities linked to participants may gain visibility, while Turnberry’s academy and new layout may benefit from increased interest. For rugby players and content creators, it may strengthen community ties and show golf as an accessible fundraising platform. Any social effect likely depends on follow-up coverage and whether similar events are repeated.