Anchorage, AK, October 18, 2026 —

President Donald Trump has announced plans to overhaul the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., with the stated aim of transforming the facility into a championship-level golf course. The course is scheduled to close for approximately 15 months beginning November 15.

The planned closure has drawn criticism and comes amid a federal court dispute over redevelopment of the property. The available information does not specify who has criticized the plan, what their objections are, or what issues are being considered in court. It also does not describe the claims or parties involved in the dispute.

The announcement sets out an intended change in the course’s status, but details about the redevelopment remain limited. No project cost, construction schedule beyond the approximate closure period, or description of the planned work was provided. The year in which the November 15 closure is scheduled to begin was not specified.

It is also unclear from the information available whether the court dispute has affected the planned closure or the timing of the overhaul. No ruling, permit status, or other court outcome was provided. The announcement therefore describes a proposed transformation and an anticipated period of closure, while leaving the legal and practical details unresolved in the account provided.

Further information about the project, the criticism, and the court proceedings was not included. The stated timeline is approximately 15 months from the scheduled November 15 start, but no reopening date was given.


Story summarized from the original created by Rick Maese, Dan Diamond, The Washington Post on www.adn.com, see more information here.

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