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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Trump announces D.C. golf course overhaul
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President Donald Trump announced plans to transform East Potomac Golf Links in Washington into a new professional-level course, with work set to begin in four weeks and renovations expected to close it for 15 months. The announcement came amid a federal lawsuit; a judge had ordered a halt to redevelopment until at least Oct. 26 and required three days’ notice before irreparable modifications.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump announced plans to transform East Potomac Golf Links into a new professional-level golf course.
WHEN: Oct 18, 2026
WHERE: Washington, D.C., USA
WHY: Trump said he plans to create a new professional-level golf course; no further rationale for the renovation was stated.
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