Trump Admin Announces D.C. Golf Courses Renovation Deal

The Trump administration announced a deal late Friday with the National Links Trust and several partners to renovate three public golf courses in Washington, D.C., ensuring they remain open and affordable while transforming them into premier facilities.

The National Park Service confirmed the partnership with the National Links Trust, Fazio Design, First Tee of Greater Washington, D.C., the Western Golf Association, and the Evans Scholars Foundation. The agreement covers East Potomac Golf Links, Langston Golf Course, and Rock Creek Park Golf Course, all located on federal land and managed by the National Links Trust since 2020. Renovations will begin immediately, with the National Links Trust continuing to operate all three courses.

The National Park Service statement described the project as restoring the courses to top-tier status. East Potomac Golf Links will feature an 18-hole championship layout incorporating elements of the original Walter J. Travis design, capable of hosting major tournaments while accommodating players of all skill levels near the National Mall. At Langston, plans include a state-of-the-art learning facility for youth golfers and discussions of a...