Trump's heavily armored new golf cart goes viral less than a year after assassination bid at his course

Security experts said that Donald Trump’s armored golf cart at Turnberry mirrors his limo 'The Beast' as it shadowed him on the course
PUBLISHED JUL 28, 2025
President Donald Trump’s new heavily armored golf cart was seen trailing him as he played a round in Scotland over the weekend (Getty Images)
President Donald Trump’s new heavily armored golf cart was seen trailing him as he played a round in Scotland over the weekend (Getty Images)


 

SOUTH AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND: President Donald Trump’s security team debuted a heavily armored golf cart approximately 10 months after an assassination attempt, during which a person aimed an SKS-style rifle at the POTUS at his West Palm Beach tee resort.

The president was seen golfing at the Trump Turnberry course in South Ayrshire over the weekend, with a heavily fortified black vehicle following close behind.

Some security experts noted that it bears all the hallmarks of an armor-reinforced golf cart, modeled after the POTUS' official limo — The Beast.  

Armored golf cart modeled for Donald Trump's maximum security

During his weekend golf session, Donald Trump drove his standard white golf cart.

However, the black silhouette of the latest addition to his security fleet, seemingly a modified Polaris Ranger XP, stood out among the other golf carts on the course.

Gary Relf, director of Armoured Car Services, told The Telegraph, "Just looking at the front windscreen, that looks armored."

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 26: U.S. President Donald Trump plays golf at Trump Turnberry golf course on July 26, 2026 in Turnberry, Scotland. U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting his Trump Turnberry golf course, as well as Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, during a brief visit to Scotland from July 26 to 29. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump plays golf at the Trump Turnberry golf course on July 26, 2026, in Turnberry, Scotland (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Relf added that while it’s not easy to identify exactly which elements have been reinforced, companies often remove and modify nearly every interior component with armor plating.

The golf cart’s tinted front windscreen with black banding is a clear giveaway that it’s not just another cart on the course.

"From those photos, that is 100% armored. The windscreen is a giveaway, as are the side panels, doors and the large panel at the rear above the load tray," Relf said.



 

He added that the customized golf cart seemed to be designed for "defensive, not offensive" purposes, explaining that the tinted windows indicate the addition of robust transparent armor.

"The thicker the transparent armoring, the more tinted the window looks," Relf noted.

He further explained that the modifications were likely intended to keep the cart as secure as possible while remaining light enough to avoid damaging the grass on the course.

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 26: A general view of U.S. President Donald Trump's entourage as he plays golf at Trump Turnberry golf course on July 26, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting his Trump Turnberry golf course, as well as Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, during a brief visit to Scotland from July 26 to 29. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
A general view of President Donald Trump's entourage as he plays golf at Trump Turnberry golf course on July 26, 2025, in Turnberry, Scotland. The armoured golf cart (3rd from left) can be seen in the picture (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

The introduction of an armored golf cart shouldn’t come as a surprise, given the assassination attempt on Trump last year.

On September 15, 2024, 59-year-old Ryan Routh aimed a rifle styled after a Soviet-designed semiautomatic at Trump’s security detail as the president walked along the fifth hole at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida.

He was spotted by agents during a sweep of the sixth hole, where he had concealed himself in heavy brush about 400 yards from the POTUS. He fired a shot, then ditched his weapon and fled in a Nissan SUV.

TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 26: U.S. President Donald Trump plays golf at Trump Turnberry golf course on July 26, 2026 in Turnberry, Scotland. U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting his Trump Turnberry golf course, as well as Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, during a brief visit to Scotland from July 26 to 29. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump plays golf at the Trump Turnberry golf course on July 26, 2026, in Turnberry, Scotland (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

However, he was apprehended during a traffic stop less than an hour later and charged with attempted assassination.

Internet chimes in as Donald Trump's heavily armored new golf cart makes its debut

People on the internet chimed in as President Donald Trump's security team debuted a heavily armored golf cart in Scotland, less than a year after an assassination attempt on the POTUS in Florida. Some users created memes, others trolled the president, while some argued he actually deserves an armored golf cart.

A user wrote on X, "We continue to see increases in security. This is a good thing." Another added, "Please make a sick pair of shoes named Golf Force Ones — I need it in my life." 



 



 

A person also stated, "I can see movies being made about 'Golf Force One'... Where's Harrison Ford..." while another mentioned, "Reminds me of the Beast limo. America's strange reality where even golf carts need armor plating."



 



 

Meanwhile, a user posted a meme from the movie Terminator and captioned it, "Extra backup security....?"



 

Another shared a GIF from 'Rambo' showing the protagonist firing a machine gun.



 

Similarly, another user chimed in and wrote, "Refrigerator for Coke and warmer for his hamburgers and fries."



 

One more X user added, "Secret Service. I mean, any president would have this. This is a big reach here."



 

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