Donald Trump was on familiar turf this week, though not the one in Mar-a-Lago, when he officially cut the ribbon on his newest links in Aberdeen, Scotland, setting the stage for next month’s inaugural Nexo Championship. The Trump International Golf Links, perched on windswept dunes overlooking the North Sea, will welcome some of the world’s best from August 7 through 10 as Nexo, the fast‑growing digital‑finance platform, takes title sponsorship of its first standalone event in Europe.
At Thursday’s ceremony, President Trump was joined by First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, U.S. entrepreneurs and Nexo co‑founders Antoni Trenchev and Kosta Kantchev, as well as an array of figures from politics, business, and international sport. After exchanging formal remarks on the new course’s design, hailed for its strategic bunkering and challenging coastal winds, the group took to the fairways for an afternoon round, followed by a working lunch beneath a marquee overlooking the 18th green.
“President Trump officially inaugurated the new Trump International Golf Links in Scotland, set to host the Nexo Championship from August 7 to 10. Sharing lunch with the President after a round of golf, discussing politics, and our shared vision for crypto in the U.S. was a true honor. We’re sincerely grateful for everything he does – for everyone, everywhere,” said Antoni Trenchev, co-founder of Nexo.
Building Momentum in Sports and Crypto
The Nexo Championship marks the latest milestone in Nexo’s aggressive push into sports sponsorship. Earlier this year, the company announced six official partnerships on the DP World Tour, including marquee tournaments such as the Genesis Scottish Open, BMW PGA Championship, and DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. The Aberdeen event cements Nexo’s status as a major backer of golf, bridging the centuries‑old traditions of the sport with cutting‑edge financial technology.
Donald Trump Jr.’s April 2025 visit to Bulgaria, hosted by Nexo, foreshadowed the company’s return to the U.S. market and solidified relationships with the Trump organization. Now, with the Aberdeen links under his stewardship, the former president has expanded his personal golf empire into the heartland of the game itself.
Scotland, often called golf’s birthplace, currently generates over $400 million annually from golf tourism. The new course and the attention the Nexo Championship will bring are expected to extend the tourist season, drawing players and spectators alike to Aberdeen’s rugged coastline and nearby city amenities.
Local hoteliers and restaurateurs have already begun gearing up for an influx of visitors, confident that the tournament will showcase the region’s unique blend of history, hospitality, and world‑class links golf. Hosting an event of this caliber is a game‑changer. It will not only be a spike in hotel occupancy but also a longer‑term boost as players and fans discover what this corner of Scotland has to offer.
A Platform for Tomorrow’s Wealth
Founded in 2018, Nexo offers a suite of digital‑asset wealth solutions, from high‑yield crypto savings to secured loans and the industry’s first crypto debit card. The platform now serves clients in over 150 jurisdictions, overseeing more than $11 billion in assets under management and processing over $371 billion in transactions.
Nexo’s mission has always been to lead the next generation of wealth creation. By aligning with golf’s finest tournaments, Nexo is bringing financial innovation to discerning audiences around the globe, people who appreciate strategic risk, long‑term vision, and the perfect swing. As the sun sets on Thursday’s inauguration and the tents come down, golf’s eyes will soon turn to Aberdeen in early August, where tradition meets tomorrow, and where the next chapter for both Trump International and Nexo begins.
