SPORT AN ICON IS REBORN
From a glorious past emerges a modern masterpiece
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Trump Turnberry offers luxury and exhilaration
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n the west coast of Scotland, an icon is being reborn; the Turnberry Hotel and its links courses are
undergoing renovation, the result of which is due to be unveiled on June 1st. It was in 2014 that the Trump
Organisation bought the resort and began a large-scale project, with the first phase encompassing the golf clubhouse and the meeting space within the hotel. Phase two is underway, with the whole hotel building and every bedroom and public space being upgraded to a new level of luxury. Trump Turnberry is perhaps best
known for its championship golf course; the Ailsa course is one of the world’s most-loved golf courses, hosting the Open Championship four times, including the unforget- table 1977 ‘Duel in the Sun’. Te Trump Organisation and golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert stud- ied the course’s history closely and worked to create a modern mas- terpiece, including five new holes and a myriad of improvements to existing features. Te hotel will also offer a selec-
tion of newly refurbished meeting spaces, perfect for events from large-scale conferences and product launches, to smaller boardroom style meetings.
THE RESTYLED Ailsa Craig Suite, Caledonia Ballroom, Old Tom Mor- ris Suite, Crystal Ballroom and Don- ald J. Trump Ballroom complement existing spaces in the clubhouse, reopened last year after significant refurbishment, which features
The Ailsa is one of the world’s most loved golf courses
the Champions Suite and the Tom Watson Boardroom. Surrounded by 800 acres of countryside, Trump Turnberry’s location benefits those guests looking for something a little more active from a team building perspective. Onsite is a dedicated outdoor activity centre called Turn- berry Adventures, which offers a selection of exhilarating outdoor pursuits. Trump Turnberry offers a true five red star service for all clients and customers. Included in a booking is a
dedicated events coordinator who will look after the organisation all the way through to the running of the event on the day. Te resort’s golf team is also able to assist with creating the perfect corporate golf day with an in-house golf resource available to look after all aspects of tournament administration.
To book or for more information call (+44) 1655 333 996 or visit
www.trumpturnberry.com/meet- ings
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of the Homeless World Cup 2016. “It is challenging, frustrating and rewarding – all at the same time,” he said of his role. “But seeing the journey of the players, what they have achieved to get here – for most it is the first time out of their country, let alone representing their country – that’s what makes you keep coming back.”
n THE EVENT Te tournament will take place on Glasgow’s George Square, which for the duration of the seven-day event will, say the organisers, be “the most inspiring place on the planet”. In total 64 teams, representing
51 countries, will come together to celebrate and highlight the year- round and life-changing work of the Homeless World Cup national partner network. More than 500 players will arrive in Glasgow, each with their own story to tell, each at their own point on a journey to cre- ate a better life for themselves.
n ROHINI PASHTE TEAM INDIA 2014
Rohini’s passion for education and love of football brought positive social change to her entire village – and are giving her a route out of poverty. “Boys are provided education so that they get good jobs, whereas for girls it is more than enough if they manage their signature. Like my sister, they are married off at the age of 15! I feared that I would meet the same fate. I fought that through football because, when we do something new, it brings a change in our
George Square will be converted
into an outdoor street football venue for the event, with three purpose-built pitches with seating. Up to 100,000 of spectators are expected to attend the tournament. Entry is free every day, and tickets are not required. Te square has been the focal point for Glasgow’s Street Football
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hosted in Scotland in 2005, in Edin- burgh. Last year’s Homeless World Cup was in Amsterdam. It was co-founded by Mel Young,
parents’ thinking. I am the first girl from my village to play the game. From the time I was selected for the international tournament, they started looking at sports positively. Now, nobody raises the topic of marriage, and I can convince them that I want to do something in life. I can now speak out.”
finals since 2012. Te Street Football programme provides diversionary activities for young people aged between 12 and 18 years, with an average 1,200 players taking part in weekly sessions across the city. Te 2016 Homeless World Cup is
the 14th edition of the tournament. Te first took place in Graz, Austria, in 2003. Te tournament was last
who also co-founded Te Big Issue magazine in Scotland, and has now supported more than one million people across the globe. Trough each country’s official
national partner, those who are homeless – for which there are doz- ens of different definitions across the world – have the opportunity to enter transformative programmes from which they can build a brighter life. Te Homeless World Cup
Glasgow 2016 is the culmination of a year of progress for each country and player involved.
What: Homeless World Cup Where: George Square, Glasgow When: 10 – 16 July
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