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Trump Orders East Potomac Golf Renovation, Fazio Leads

6/29/2026

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President Donald Trump announced renovation of East Potomac Golf Links will start on September 1.
He said designer Tom Fazio will lead the redesign, enabling the upgraded course to host tournaments such as the U.S. Open.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum unveiled a design adding a driving range facing Washington Monument and consolidating the layout into a single 18-hole course after the May agreement with National Links Trust and National Park Service.

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President Donald Trump announced renovation of East Potomac Golf Links will start on September 1.
He said designer Tom Fazio will lead the redesign, enabling the upgraded course to host tournaments such as the U.S. Open.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum unveiled a design adding a driving range facing Washington Monument and consolidating the layout into a single 18-hole course after the May agreement with National Links Trust and National Park Service.