Trump Shuttering Popular D.C. Golf Course For 15 Month Renovation
The president said the new course will be open to the public but capable of hosting “World Class Tournaments.”
President Trump announced on Sunday that construction on the historic East Potomac Golf Links, a renowned Washington, D.C., golf course, will commence next month. Despite an ongoing court challenge, the Department of the Interior, under Secretary Doug Burgum, and in collaboration with renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio, have devised a plan to transform the site into a world-class championship golf course.
The new course will remain open to the public while accommodating high-profile tournaments such as the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup, and the Presidents Cup. Trump emphasized the economic benefits of the project, stating it would generate numerous jobs for D.C. He described the existing course as dilapidated, unsafe, and requiring complete renovation, noting that it was originally devoid of trees but has since become overgrown and dangerous.
The course will undergo a 15-month closure, reopening in November. This announcement follows a federal judge's ruling on October 12, temporarily barring the Trump administration from removing trees at the golf course until October 16. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes stated that the administration must seek court approval and notify plaintiffs before making any further modifications.
The plaintiffs, the D.C. Preservation League and two local golfers, welcomed the judge's intervention, expressing their intention to pursue more permanent relief.
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