Trump International Golf Club is a private 27-hole

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. It was designed by Jim Fazio, who was given a budget of over $40 million, and was opened in 1999. This venue was

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's first golf course property. The Championship course measures 7,326 yards, and has a

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72 layout that has hosted championships for the

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. 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. The senior director of instruction for Trump Golf Properties,

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, is based out of this resort.

Assassination attempt

On September 15, 2024, an assassination attempt occurred at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. The incident occurred before 2 p.m. EDT, while Donald Trump was golfing at the club. A suspect, later identified as 58-year-old

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, was spotted hiding in nearby shrubbery while aiming a rifle at a member of Trump's

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. A

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agent fired upon Routh, who fled the scene. The club's golf course was locked down shortly after, and no injuries were reported. Routh was detained while driving northbound on

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. Officials say that Routh intended to shoot Trump, and Routh was indicted on September 24 on charges of attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate.

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TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
{{Trump businesses 1999 establishments in Florida Assets owned by the Trump Organization Golf clubs and courses in Florida Sports venues completed in 1999 West Palm Beach, Florida

Assassination attempt

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