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Trump Sets Nov. 15 Start For East Potomac Golf Course Overhaul

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On Sunday, October 18, 2026, former President Donald Trump announced that construction at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington will begin Nov. 15, closing the course for about 15 months.[1]

The project is led by the Department of the Interior under Secretary Doug Burgum and is designed by architect Tom Fazio.[1] Trump said the overhaul is intended to prepare the course to host events such as the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship.[1]

A federal court issued an order less than a week earlier that barred tree removal and any "irreparable modification" to the course through Oct. 16, 2026, without notice.[1] The D.C. Preservation League and two local golfers are suing to stop the project, arguing the administration has skirted legal requirements.[1]

The announcement sets a Nov. 15 start date even as the legal fight remains unresolved and opponents say work should not proceed until courts weigh the claims.[1]

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  • On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Trump announced that construction on East Potomac Golf Links will begin November 15, 2026.
  • The project is led by the Department of the Interior under Secretary Doug Burgum with architect Tom Fazio.
  • Trump said the course will close for about 15 months and is intended to host events such as the U.S. Open and PGA Championship.
  • A federal court order issued less than a week earlier barred tree removal and any 'irreparable modification' to the course through October 16, 2026, without notice.
  • The D.C. Preservation League and two local golfers are suing to stop the project, arguing the administration has skirted legal requirements.

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October 18, 2026
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Trump says D.C. golf course construction will start next month
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