The President of the U.S. Donald Trump was seen playing golf at his course on Scotland’s coast on Saturday amid the widespread protests and rallies around the country, with the primary slogan of ‘not welcome here’ from the protesters. Mr. Trump and his son Eric were spotted playing golf with the U.S. ambassador to Britain, Warren Stephens, at the Turnberry Golf Course.
The security was kept tight, and protesters were not allowed to get closer to the course until the afternoon, when the security officials left the course periphery.
[TRENDING] Trump’s Golf Day in Scotland
During the first full day of a visit to Scotland on Saturday, the president of the U.S. Donald Trump played golf with his son and the U.S. ambassador to Britain at the Turnberry Golf Course, which was also under tight security and protocols. On Saturday, the controversial visit to Scotland was criticized by hundreds of protesters across the country who took to the streets of major cities.
Per the photographs captured, Mr. Trump completed a round despite the tight security and was donning the white ‘USA’ cap, driving around the golf cart. He played nine holes, took a lunch break, and later returned for another nine holes.
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While Donald Trump and his son were busy enjoying golf at the Turnberry Golf Course, which was owned by the Trump Organization in 2014, hundreds of demonstrators, about 100 miles away, gathered outside the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh. The primary motive of the protesters was to criticize Trump’s presence in the country and the U.K. leader’s decision to sign a new trade deal with Washington.
Most of the protesters had the signboards that said, “We don’t negotiate with fascists”, “Stop Trump. Migrants welcome”, “No red carpet for dictators”, along with the chants, “Trump Out!”
Despite such criticism and protests, Mr. Trump was clear on what he had to offer in the visit to Scotland. He talked with the U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
[WHAT’S HAPPENING] Public Reaction Across Social Media
Following the widespread protest across the country for Trump’s controversial visit, the general public did not hold back from putting their opinions on different social media platforms. Their rage on social media was equivalent to the street as they flooded the social media platforms criticizing the move made by the president of the U.S.
One of the fans took to X and wrote in frustration, “Who does Trump think he’s waving to? Certainly not any fans of his! Due to ‘security, ‘ the entire area is in lockdown, roads nearby are closed, a no-fly zone is imposed on the area, and no one can get near the resort. There’s only his employees, his security & the police there.”
Who does Trump think he’s waving to? Certainly not any fans of his! Due to “security” the entire area is in lockdown, roads nearby closed, a no-fly zone imposed on the area, no-one can get near the resort. There’s only his employees, his security & the police there.
— Harry (@luaimear) July 26, 2025
Similarly, another user wrote, “Trump playing golf and people starving in Gaza. How can you play golf in this situation instead of helping the people in Gaza? There must be something wrong with the head. Trump needs medical help.”
Trump playing golf and people starving in Gaza. How can you play golf in this situation in stead for help the people in Gaza.Must be something wrong in the head. Trump need medical help.
— Ulf Rugsten (@RugstenUlf) July 26, 2025
Meanwhile, there were also some users pointing out the useless protest held by the people and addressed, “Your hatred of the Scottish people is grotesque. Trump has provided thousands of Scots with a living, but you have done nothing. If he shut it down, those Scots would be destitute.”
Here are some other similar comments against the protesters:
In addition to this, Donald Trump’s trip to Scotland also includes a visit to his new golf course in Aberdeen, where he will be cutting the ribbon before returning to Washington on July 29.
Bigyan Samele’s Perspective on Trump Playing Golf Amid Protest and Tight Security
From the writer’s perspective, Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland and the protest held by the people can be viewed from two perspectives. First of all, the primary motive of Trump’s for Scotland was to open his newly built golf course in Aberdeen, with major political talks with the world leaders. On the other hand, the demonstrations shown by the people seemed to be illogical and legitimate at the same time. Trump’s visit could be taken lightly as part of his business and diplomatic talks. Still, at the same time, the widespread protests have reflected the public’s frustration and dissatisfaction over the recent actions of Mr. Trump.
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