Trump Announces 15-Month Renovation Plan for East Potomac Golf Course

Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 18, 2026 —

President Donald Trump announced plans to close the historic East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., for 15 months while renovations and redevelopment are carried out, according to the information provided.

The announcement identifies a planned closure period but does not provide a start date or say when the course would reopen. It also does not describe the renovation work, explain what redevelopment would involve, or state whether the plan has received any approvals.

Information about the announcement’s setting and the agencies or organizations involved was not provided. The details also do not identify who would oversee or fund the work, whether the course’s facilities or layout would change, or what arrangements, if any, are planned during the closure.

The course is described as historic, but no further information was provided about its history or the basis for that designation. The announcement, as summarized, does not include comments from officials, nearby residents, golfers or other affected groups.

The stated timeline is 15 months, but no additional schedule or explanation of how that period was determined was included. The available information therefore establishes the announced intention to close the course for renovation and redevelopment, while leaving the project’s scope, timing and implementation details unspecified.

Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.

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