The National Links Trust announced late Friday night that the Trump administration helped keep Washington, D.C.'s three public golf courses open, accessible, and affordable for the residents and communities that depend on them.
The NLT will have a long-term lease for two courses, while the third, East Potomac Golf Links, will be operated by the NLT until it is ready for a historic restoration by federal officials. The Trump administration had initially moved to take control of the courses, citing the NLT's failure to provide reasonable assurances of funding and capital-investment obligations.
Trump has talked of transforming East Potomac Golf Links into a U.S. Open-caliber course. The National Park Service said the course will become a top-tier 18-hole championship golf course capable of hosting premier tournaments. Signs were posted this week warning of disruption, and preservation advocates took the government to court as debris from the White House East Wing demolition tested positive for lead.
The Washington Commanders foundation is also partnering with the NLT at Langston Golf Course, less than a mile away from the Commanders' future home at the RFK Stadium site, slated to open in 2030.