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Interior Department Cancels Golf Course Leases Amid Dispute

1/1/2026

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The Interior Department canceled the lease for three public golf courses formerly operated by the National Links Trust (NLT) during the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, citing failure to fund required capital improvements and pay rent.
NLT disputes the claim, saying rent was offset by course improvements approved by the National Park Service.
As the White House has not commented on future plans, NLT will continue managing the courses temporarily and halt long-term renovations.

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The Interior Department canceled the lease for three public golf courses formerly operated by the National Links Trust (NLT) during the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, citing failure to fund required capital improvements and pay rent.
NLT disputes the claim, saying rent was offset by course improvements approved by the National Park Service.
As the White House has not commented on future plans, NLT will continue managing the courses temporarily and halt long-term renovations.