Trump's DC golf course overhaul aims for record length amid legal fight

Politics
11 Nov 2026 • 6:23 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump's DC golf course overhaul aims for record length amid legal fight

  • President Donald Trump plans to overhaul the 105-year-old East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., into an 8,105-yard championship course designed by Tom Fazio.
  • The administration's plan to replace the complex's three public courses with a single layout faces an ongoing legal battle over affordability and historic preservation.
  • Renovations are scheduled to begin November 15, resulting in a planned 15-month closure of the public facility.
  • U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes barred tree removal at the complex after workers cut down hundreds of trees, drawing sharp criticism from Trump.
  • The course overhaul is among several major capital projects Trump has initiated during his second term, including a White House ballroom and a proposed 250-foot arch.

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