The new Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in New York is reportedly the nation's most expensive golf course in terms of construction cost. The price tag on the public course, built on a former landfill in the Bronx, is $269 million.

The plan to build the course began in 1998. Then in 2001, New York mayor Rudy Giuliani tapped Jack Nicklaus to design it. Donald Trump got involved with the project, which had hit repeated snags, in 2011. Trump hopes the course will be able to host a major tournament such as the U.S. Open or PGA Championship.

Here's a look at the venue, which offers a riverfront view of New York's skyline:

Trump Golf Links At Ferry Point

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

Weekend greens fee will be $169 for city residents and $215 for nonresidents.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

This is New York City's first new golf course since 1964.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

The landfill on which the course is built closed in 1963.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

It is a links-style course.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

"We've been approached by every tour about having tournaments there," Trump told the New York Post. "We want to take our time."

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

This is the city's 14th public course.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

The yardage is 7,400.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

The New York Times reports that the course's electric golf carts will have GPS so that golfers can order and have food delivered.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

Trump says the course is an easy bus ride from Manhattan.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

Golf instructor Michael Breed will run an academy at this venue.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

The Ferry Point site covers 222 acres.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

The Whitestone Bridge is nearby.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

Trees won't be an issue.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

The course is next to the East River.

 

Trump National Golf Club, Ferry Point

The project's original opening date was scheduled for 2001.

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