As legal battle rages on, President Trump sets new date to renovate beloved D.C. muni

President Donald Trump announced that a proposed renovation of Washington, D.C.'s East Potomac Golf Links will begin on November 15, 2026, closing the course for 15 months. Developed with architect Tom Fazio, the plan aims to redesign the municipal facility into a single 18-hole championship course capable of hosting major tournaments, Ryder Cups, and Presidents Cups.

The announcement comes amid ongoing legal opposition from advocacy groups seeking to protect the public recreational space. Judge Ana C. Reyes previously ordered the administration to present long-term plans to the court after the Interior Department removed over 400 trees, ordering administration officials Gregory Wischer and Jessica Bowron to testify regarding the project's approvals.