According to reports from Reuters on June 28, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that renovation work at the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., is set to begin this September under the supervision of the U.S. Department of the Interior. He claimed that this century-old course is destined to become “one of the best golf courses in the world.”
Trump took to his self-created social media platform, Truth Social, to declare: “We have decided that on this prime land, with ample water sources and overlooking the monuments, we will build the greatest golf course in the world… The current course is simply unplayable! The renovation will officially kick off on September 1st and will proceed rapidly.”
Trump added that earlier in the day, he inspected the East Potomac Golf Course accompanied by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and golf course architect Tom Fazio, after which he made the decision to launch this major renovation project.
On June 28 local time, U.S. President Trump inspected the East Potomac Golf Course. Photo: IC Photo
The East Potomac Golf Course is located within East Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., and is the most popular of the city’s three municipal golf courses. Built in 1923, the course offers stunning views of iconic D.C. landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial.
Trump revealed that the renovation would be managed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, with Tom Fazio responsible for the course’s redesign. According to U.S. government officials cited by The Washington Post, the project will be funded by private donations.
In May, the Trump administration reached an agreement with the National Links Trust, which operates the three golf courses in Washington, D.C. The deal allows the organization to continue managing the East Potomac Golf Course until the U.S. government completes the “comprehensive reconstruction” of the facility. The National Links Trust also agreed to sign a long-term lease to operate the two other golf courses in the city.
However, The Washington Post noted that the cost of renovating the golf course has sparked public concern. Many worry that this overhaul will drive up prices, making the East Potomac Golf Course, once known for its affordability, inaccessible to average golfers.
