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Burgum Unveils Tom Fazio East Potomac Redesign, Leases Courses

5/15/2026

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Burgum Greenlights Golf

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum released a rendering of East Potomac Golf Links showing Tom Fazio, golf architect, Fazio Design 5,740-7,660-yard layout, and rates of $17 Red, $22 White, $42 Blue discounts.
The Interior Department issued a long-term lease allowing the National Links Trust to operate Langston and Rock Creek Golf Courses.
The lease also clears the way to resume building a clubhouse and a Gil Hanse, architect, nine-hole par-three course.

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Trump Golf Shutdown

A watchdog group asked a federal judge to block President Donald Trump’s plan to shut down and redevelop East Potomac Golf Links.
National Links Trust told FOX 5 it has received no communication about the renovation timeline.
The Superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks filed court papers alleging the Trust failed maintenance obligations.
If the course closes, a scholarship for high-school caddies could disappear, raising local school concerns.

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Burgum Faces Pushback

Critics warn the redesign could push out average DMV golfers if elite tournaments become the norm.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum pledged a $48 weekend fee, which undercuts $80-$322 rates at Bethpage Black and Torrey Pines.
Amber Duke said she would support a small tax increase to subsidize the course for all players.
Community voices stress preserving the municipal spirit of the course to maintain local fellowship and inclusive play.

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Burgum Greenlights Golf

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum released a rendering of East Potomac Golf Links showing Tom Fazio, golf architect, Fazio Design 5,740-7,660-yard layout, and rates of $17 Red, $22 White, $42 Blue discounts.
The Interior Department issued a long-term lease allowing the National Links Trust to operate Langston and Rock Creek Golf Courses.
The lease also clears the way to resume building a clubhouse and a Gil Hanse, architect, nine-hole par-three course.

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