I could literally write a book about this development already,
and we’re just getting started. But I have to say this victory is par-
ticularly meaningful because it’s been a victory for everyone. Scot-
land and the locals won, and so did I. We have received tremendous
feedback from people who have watched this development over
the past couple of years remarking on how tenacious we were to
fight that long and that hard for it. There have been thousands of
articles printed about it, and I received countless letters, mostly en-
couraging me to keep up the good fight. I’m known for being
persistent, but this was and is truly a special case because it has to
do with my roots. Apparently, those roots go very deep.
I made a point to visit my ancestral home (my mother’s house
on the Isle of Lewis) with my sister Maryanne during this time,
which further cemented my determination. I think I surprised
even the die-hards by the battle I fought and won. But it wasn’t
just bus iness—it was personal, too. That can be a formidable
combination.
In honor of my mother, Mary McLeod Trump, I kept the
faith and won. She’s the one who always told me, “Trust in God
and be true to yourself.” I’m glad I listened to her because that
was very wise advice. Scotland has a true Scot behind them all
the way, and Trump International Golf Links will soon grace
the north coast of Scotland.
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