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Justice Department announces Trump plans for golf course are in the works, course will close Nov. 15
The filing says the National Park Service will submit Tom Fazio’s design Friday as the course is set to become an upscale 18-hole venue.
- On Wednesday, the National Park Service filed legal notice confirming it will close East Potomac Golf Course on Nov. 15 for a 15-month renovation, aligning with President Trump's directive.
- Judge Ana Reyes prohibited the Interior Department from removing park trees without a court order on Monday, following disputes over whether the President's renovation plans were officially confirmed.
- On Friday, the National Park Service will submit a design by golf-course architect Tom Fazio to the National Capital Planning Commission, with the commission reviewing the plan on Dec. 3.
- Calling the current site a "National Disgrace" on Truth Social, President Trump promised a "WORLD CLASS PUBLIC Golf Course" while confirming closure of Ohio Drive and the miniature golf course.
- The upscale 18-hole course is designed to host Ryder Cups and major championships, with the President pledging the new layout will remain AFFORDABLE for locals, unlike current $48 fees.
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Justice Department announces Trump plans for golf course are in the works, course will close Nov. 15
The Justice Department has filed notice that President Donald Trump’s announcements that there are plans for renovating the East Potomac Golf Course and there are plans to close the park beginning Nov. 15 are accurate.
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Trump’s D.C. Golf Course to Close for 18-Hole Fazio Renovation
The Trump administration has confirmed that East Potomac Golf Links will close for a renovation directed by President Trump, advancing a plan to replace the public 36-hole facility with an upscale 18-hole course. The National Park Service is set to submit architect Tom Fazio’s design for review, while a federal judge oversees whether the administration follows required legal procedures.
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