Trump Says East Potomac Golf Links Renovation Starts September 1

President Trump said Sunday that renovations to East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., will begin September 1. The announcement came after the president toured the course with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, aides, and golf course architect Tom Fazio and his son Gavin Fazio.

Project goals and timeline Trump wrote that the completed course will be able to host major tournaments including the U.S. Open, the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, and other top PGA Tour events. The redevelopment remains subject to a lawsuit in federal court.

Locations for major tournaments are chosen several years in advance, with the U.S. Open scheduled through 2051 and the PGA Championship set through 2035.

Site conditions Trump posted that the grass and sprinkler system at the public course need improvement. Debris from demolition of the White House East Wing has also been placed on the grounds. The National Park Service said last month that the debris tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals.

Additional stops The president also toured updates to Lafayette Park north of the White House and viewed the site where he plans to build a triumphal arch. In a separate post he said he would meet with the winner of Washington’s Democratic mayoral primary.