Trump Announces Plan to Close East Potomac Golf Course for 15-Month Renovation
President Donald Trump announced plans to close the historic East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., for 15 months of renovations.
Tyler Longview, TX, October 18, 2026 —
President Donald Trump announced plans to close the historic East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., for 15 months of renovations. The announcement describes a proposed closure and renovation period; it does not provide a start date or indicate when the course would reopen.
Details about the planned work were not provided. The announcement, as described, does not specify what renovations are planned, why they are being undertaken, or who will carry them out. It also does not identify the agency or organization responsible for the course or explain how the plans would be implemented.
The announcement leaves unresolved whether the closure has been formally scheduled or whether additional approvals are needed. No information was provided about access to the course during the renovation period, arrangements for users, or whether any portions of the site would remain open. The statement also does not give a projected cost or explain how the work would be funded.
For now, the reported plan is limited to a proposed 15-month closure for renovations. Without a timeline, project description or implementation details, the scope and practical effects of the plan cannot be determined from the information available. Further specifics about the schedule and work were not included in the announcement summary.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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