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Aberdeenshire council has approved the latest stage of development for Donald Trump’s super-resort near Balmedie, meaning construction could start within a month. Trump himself has declared the course would be open within 18 months, which seems exceptionally ambitious – even for him!



Of course, Trump will still have to overcome the mighty Michael Forbes, who is still refusing to sell his farm to the Trump project. So far, even millionaire lawyers have failed to get any compulsory purchase orders bought upon Forbes, who has responded to their threats by spray painting his own buildings with anti-Trump slogans!



Conveniently however, the last couple of months have seen the passing of a new Scottish law, which allows the council to serve maintenance orders on homes and gardens, meaning Forbes will have to tidy up what Trump refers to as his “dump” of a property; “It is a pig sty. It's terrible, his barn is all rusty and falling down. The hotel has the chance to be something really outstanding but it's awfully hard when a window is overlooking a slum and you see rusting oil cans."

Perhaps Trump should consider that might be the effect Forbes is going for, after all the abuse he has received from the billionaire. Any way of being a thorn in Trump’s side seems like the kind of action Forbes will continue to take.

Unless the only reason you play golf is to get fit, there really is no reason to carry your bag of golf clubs all over the course. Not only is it bad for your back, it will render you tired and out of breath for all your important shots.

Golf trolleys take almost all the effort out of transporting golf clubs, especially if you invest in a motorised one! What’s more, they raise the bag off the ground; removing the need to bend over as far, every time you need to change clubs. Although this may seem like a minor point, an average course of 72 holes requires at least this many changes of club, which involves enough bending and straightening that many golfers actually suffer back problems. Of course, if you invest in an electric golf trolley, you should ensure you buy something durable and with enough battery power to get you around the course.

When you consider how much money people pour into trainers and clubs to get as much out their game as possible, it seems ridiculous to risk tiring yourself out early by carrying all your clubs around.