Trump International Golf Club is a private 27-holegolf course inWest Palm Beach, Florida. It was designed by Jim Fazio, who was given a budget of over $40 million, and was opened in 1999.[1] This venue wasDonald Trump's first golf course property.[2]
The Championship course measures 7,326 yards, and has apar 72 layout that has hosted championships for theLPGA.[1] 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.[3] The senior director of instruction for Trump Golf Properties,Gary Wiren, is based out of this resort.[4]
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.[5] The perpetrator, later identified as 58-year-oldRyan Wesley Routh, was spotted hiding in nearby shrubbery while aiming a rifle at a member of Trump'ssecurity detail.[6] ASecret Service agent fired upon Routh, who fled the scene.[7] The club's golf course was locked down shortly after,[8] and no injuries were reported.[9] Routh was detained while driving northbound onInterstate 95.[10][11][12]
Routh was indicted on charges of attempting to assassinate a presidential candidate and, in September 2025, was convicted on all counts. In February 2026, he was sentenced to life in prison.[13][14][15]
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