Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland became an unexpected canvas for political protest this weekend after pro-Palestinian activists vandalized the luxury course, covering a building in red paint, digging up parts of the green, and even toppling a lamp post.
The activist group Palestine Action claimed responsibility for the incident, posting images of their work on social media. One of the most striking additions to the course? The words “Gaza is not for sale” sprayed across one of the greens—a direct response to Trump’s controversial remarks about redeveloping Gaza as a U.S.-controlled territory.
While the Trump Organization condemned the vandalism as a “childish, criminal act,” online reactions were far more colorful.
The attack on Turnberry wasn’t subtle. Alongside the red paint splashed across the buildings, activists dug up sections of the course, turning the manicured grass into a patchwork of political messaging.
According to the BBC, a spokesperson for Palestine Action explained the motive:
“Palestine Action rejects Donald Trump’s treatment of Gaza as though it were his property to dispose of as he likes. To make that clear, we have shown him that his own property is not safe from acts of resistance.”
One particularly unfortunate victim of the protest was an elegant Victorian-style lamp post, which was bent to the ground, seemingly the collateral damage of the night’s activities. Reddit users, however, were quick to find humor in the situation. The images drew some laughs over on Reddit:
“The lamp post was simply standing in solidarity.” – u/FairwayRebel
“I love that they dug up the green like some pissed-off badger just lost a bet.” – u/RoughDayOnTheLinks
Trump’s Gaza Plans Spark Global Outrage
The vandalism comes after Trump’s recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where the U.S. president proposed that Palestinians should “move out” of Gaza so that the U.S. could take over the land and “do a job with it.”
His comments ignited global backlash, with Arab nations rejecting the idea and political leaders around the world condemning the proposal. Trump later attempted to “sell” his vision for a transformed Gaza by posting an AI-generated video depicting a futuristic metropolis replacing the war-torn region.
As one Redditor pointed out:
“Of course he made an AI video. Every conman needs a good ‘before and after’ image.” – u/FakeSkyscraperSalesman
Turnberry, one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world, has already been somewhat of a pariah in the golfing community since Trump took ownership in 2014. The course has hosted The Open Championship four times, but it hasn’t been included in the rotation since its acquisition by the former president.
This isn’t the first time Trump’s Scottish properties have drawn public ire. His other Scottish golf resort, Trump International Golf Links, also faced years of protests and legal battles over its environmental impact. Now, with Palestine Action targeting Turnberry, Trump’s presence in Scotland remains as controversial as ever.
Police Scotland confirmed they received a report of vandalism at 4:40 AM on March 8, 2025, and that an investigation is ongoing. But online, reactions are already in full swing.
“So, Trump wanted to ‘redevelop’ Gaza? Looks like someone redeveloped his bunker.” – u/ForeTheResistance
While Trump’s team insists that the “incredible staff at Turnberry” will quickly restore the damage, one thing is clear: protesters have teed off a new wave of resistance against the former president’s global ambitions.
