Trump administration unveils new design for East Potomac golf course
The Washington Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Interior Secretary unveiled initial plans to renovate the historic East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., aiming to modernize the century-old municipal golf property.
- The redesign proposes converting the existing 36 holes across three courses into a single par-72, 7,660-yard, 18-hole course, along with a short pitch-and-putt course and an expanded practice area.
- The proposed changes have sparked significant public outrage and prompted legal challenges from community members and stakeholders.
- The project is part of a broader presidential initiative to upgrade and remake the municipal golf facility, reflecting efforts to enhance recreational amenities in the capital.