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Trump announces November start for DC golf renovation despite judge's halt on tree clearing
October 18, 2026 at 06:56 PM
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DC golf course at center of fight over tree clearing to start renovations next month, Trump says
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Trump says he will close historic D.C. course for 15 months of renovations
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President Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)Trump has announced Washington's East Potomac Golf Course renovation will begin November 15, despite a federal judge's halt on tree removal.
- Trump said on Truth Social that restoration of the East Potomac Golf Course will begin November 15, with the course closing for 15 months.
- Judge Ana Reyes paused tree removal through October 26, saying the government can't be trusted after cutting 430 trees without court notice.
- The administration, which plans to clear nearly 730 trees total, asked for Reyes's removal, citing her bias.
- Trump said the completed course would host tournaments including the US Open and PGA Championship while remaining open to the public.