Armoured Golf Buggy Joins Trump at Turnberry Golf Course
In the serene Scottish landscapes of Turnberry, security measures for Donald Trump have taken a distinctive turn. Following two assassination attempts in the past year targeting the former US President during golf outings, his security detail has upped their game. Alongside an array of military vehicles, roadblocks, and snipers, an armoured golf cart closely trailed Trump as he played on Saturday.
A New Layer of Protection on the Greens
While Trump himself was seen driving a conventional white-framed golf buggy, an ominously bulked-up, black-clad off-road vehicle remained within proximity throughout his rounds. Security professionals familiar with vehicle armouring immediately identified the cart’s reinforced construction, especially noting its distinctive black-banded windscreen—a classic hallmark of bulletproof glass.
Gary Relf, director of Armoured Car Services and a veteran expert in protective vehicle manufacturing, remarked, “From experience, the thickness and design of that windscreen is unmistakably armoured.” According to Relf, the process of armouring a vehicle typically involves extensive internal modifications and replacement of interior elements to reinforce the chassis without compromising usability.
From The Beast to The Buggy: Security Evolution
The US President’s limousine, famously dubbed “The Beast,” has long been recognized for its fortress-like specifications and spy-movie-esque features, including smoke screens and electrified handles. The emergence of an armoured golf buggy appears to be a tailored innovation aimed at protecting Trump during his favored pastime—golf.
An anonymous UK policing expert with armoured vehicle expertise confirmed the cart’s identity as a Polaris Ranger XP, extensively modified for defensive purposes. “This is not a combat vehicle,
