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

Panama City, FL, October 18, 2026 —

President Donald Trump announced plans to close the historic East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., for 15 months to carry out renovations and redevelopment. The announcement concerns a planned closure; the information provided does not say that the course has already closed.

The announcement identifies the length of the proposed closure and describes the work as renovations and redevelopment, but does not provide a start date or say when the course would reopen. It also does not specify which parts of the site would be affected, what changes the redevelopment would involve, or whether access would be maintained during any part of the work.

No project cost, construction schedule or detailed explanation of the planned renovations was provided. The announcement also does not identify organizations or contractors involved, or describe any permits, approvals or other steps connected with the proposal. Those details were not included in the information available about the plan.

The course is described as historic, and the plan would entail a 15-month closure if carried out as announced. Beyond that, the available information does not explain how the project would affect course operations, nearby facilities or visitors. It also does not state whether alternatives to a full closure were considered.

Further details about the timing, scope and implementation of the proposed work were not provided. Until those details are available, the announcement establishes the intended duration and broad purpose of the closure plan, but leaves the project’s schedule and specific changes unspecified.

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

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