President Trump announced Sunday that the federal government will begin renovating East Potomac Golf Links on Sept. 1, with plans to reopen the redesigned course to the public after construction. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social after touring the course with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, staffers, and golf architect Tom Fazio. He described the current course as 'dilapidated, worn out, and very dangerous and outdated.'
The renovation is part of Trump's broader effort to reshape the nation's capital through highly visible federal projects and public-space overhauls. The rebuild follows a months-long fight over control of D.C.'s public golf courses, with Trump officials reaching a deal recently.
Trump claimed that on the 'fantastic site' with water and views of D.C. monuments, they will build 'one of the Greatest Golf Courses anywhere in the World' that will be available to the public. He added that the completed course could host major tournaments like the U.S. Open, Ryder Cup, and PGA Championship.
Construction is set to begin on Sept. 1, though specific costs, funding sources, and the project's duration were not disclosed in the announcement. The course will remain open to the public after redesign, according to Trump's statement.
Critics may question the feasibility of hosting major tournaments on a public course and the project's priority amid other federal spending needs.