Portland, OR, October 18, 2026 —

President Donald Trump announced plans to close the historic East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., for 15 months to allow for renovations. The announcement identifies the planned closure’s duration and purpose, but does not provide a start date or further details about the work.

The information provided does not specify what renovations are planned, how the project would be carried out, or when the course would close and reopen. It also does not identify a project budget, the parties responsible for the work, or whether any approvals or other steps are required before the closure can proceed.

The announcement describes a plan, rather than giving a confirmed schedule. As a result, the timing of the proposed 15-month closure cannot be determined from the available details. No information was provided about whether the timeline could change or what arrangements, if any, would apply during the renovation period.

The course is identified as historic and located in Washington, D.C. No additional information was provided about its history, operations, or the scope of the proposed renovations. The announcement, as summarized, does not include a direct quotation or further explanation from Trump.

Further specifics about the project—including its schedule and renovation plans—were not included in the information provided. For now, the announced plan establishes a proposed 15-month closure period but leaves the start date and other implementation details unspecified.


Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.koin.com, see more information here.

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