Photographers have noticed. a new security support system for US President Donald Trump – an armored golf cart, so he can play a round peacefully
11:35 ET, 27 Jul 2025Updated 13:40 ET, 27 Jul 2025
President Donald Trump was presented with an armored golf cart for his visit to Scotland, where protestors are planning plenty of disruptions to express their feelings.(Image: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock)
President Donald Trump was presented with an armored golf cart for his visit to Scotland, where protestors are planning plenty of disruptions to express their feelings.
During Trump’s recent visit to the Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, his security team introduced a black, reinforced, armored golf cart, referred to as “Golf Force One,” for the president’s protection.
The buggy wasn’t driven by Trump, but is thought to be his “getaway vehicle” should anyone open fire on the course. The black, obviously armored vehicle followed Trump around as he played golf, with many experts noting that it bore similarities to “The Beast” — Trump’s protective vehicle stateside.
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Trump played a round of golf at the Trump Turnberry golf course (Image: AP)
“The Beast” is the armored U.S. presidential state car. According to the Daily Mail, it is believed to be bulletproof and equipped with fancy security features, potentially including smoke screens and electrified door handles.
A US Secret Service spokesman said to the Mail that the agency “employs a variety of tools and resources to safeguard our protectees. In order to maintain operational security, the Secret Service does not discuss the specific means and methods used to conduct our protective operations.”
‘Golf Force One’ has a number of protections – all a secret, says secret service(Image: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock)
President Donald Trump played golf at his Turnberry course in Scotland on Saturday, accompanied by his son Eric and U.S. ambassador Warren Stephens. Security kept protesters at a distance.
As Trump enjoyed his round, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Edinburgh and other U.K. cities to protest his visit, criticize British leaders for cooperating with him, and voice opposition to U.S. policies.
The protests, organized by various groups including environmentalists and pro-Ukraine activists, formed a “Stop Trump Coalition” and described their actions as a “carnival of resistance.”
Trump’s late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was born on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland and the president has suggested he feels at home in the country. Protestors out and about wanted to make Trump feel different.
“I don’t think I could just stand by and not do anything,” said Amy White, 15, of Edinburgh, who attended with her parents. She held a cardboard sign that said “We don’t negotiate with fascists.” S
he said,” So many people here loathe him. We’re not divided. We’re not divided by religion, or race, or political allegiance, we’re just here together because we hate him.”
A lone protester
The deployment of “Golf Force One” comes after a lone protester dared to face the heavy police presence at Donald Trump’s golf course to demonstrate against the U.S. president’s visit to Scotland. Matt Halliday crashed the president’s round of golf at his Turnberry golf course on Saturday.
It was reported that Halliday showed up at the resort bearing two signs. One displayed a picture of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, and another of a set of bagpipes.
The message read: “TRUMP GO HOME: The only ‘blowhard’ pumped up windbags that we want to listen to are these bad boys.” The second sign was much less family-friendly. “I’m here to show my displeasure at Trump being here,” he expressed to the Mirror.
