Trump Unveils East Potomac Golf Overhaul, Promising 50% Discounts and Major-Tournament Ambitions
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 14
Trump Unveils East Potomac Golf Overhaul, Promising 50% Discounts and Major-Tournament Ambitions
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 14
Summary
Trump, a day before East Potomac Golf Links is set to close, called the public D.C. course "Trash Island" and said its conditions are dangerous and among the world's worst.
The overhaul would redesign the century-old Potomac-side course into a championship venue by Tom Fazio, with Trump saying it could eventually host the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup.
Trump also announced a separate plan for Joint Base Andrews, saying Jack Nicklaus will create new "world championship" courses there to improve military facilities and access for young people and disabled individuals.
The East Potomac project has already hit legal and environmental obstacles: Judge Ana Reyes opened a formal inquiry into administration attorneys' conduct and temporarily halted additional tree cutting during a challenge over the work.