Trump announces September renovation of East Potomac Golf

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a major renovation of the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., will begin on September 1, with the goal of transforming the public course into a world-class championship venue. The announcement followed a morning tour of the site with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio.

During the tour, which lasted over 90 minutes, the group reviewed blueprints for the project. Trump stated in a social media post that the current course is in very poor condition, with dead grass, unplayable greens, a broken sprinkler system, and damaged trees posing safety hazards. He attributed the state of the course to years of neglect and inadequate funding for upkeep.

The planned overhaul, led by Fazio, will be conducted through the Department of the Interior. The new design is expected to replace the existing layout of two 9-hole courses and one 18-hole course with a single, new 18-hole course. Features may include a new driving range with views of the Washington Monument. Trump said the renovation would be designed to the highest standards of golf while remaining accessible to the general public. He asserted...