Trump to close East Potomac golf course
The gist
President Trump said Washington's East Potomac Golf Course will shut from Nov 15 for 15 months of redevelopment.
The 106-year-old affordable public course is under a court-ordered halt on tree-cutting.
How it unfolded
- late 2025Trump began talking about the city's public golf courses.
- 2026The National Links Trust announced a deal with the Trump administration for the Interior Department to overhaul the property with a major renovation.
- Jun 2026Trump posted that the completed course could host major tournaments including the U.S. Open, the Ryder Cup and the PGA Championship.