Key facts
- The East Potomac Golf Links will close on November 15.
- The National Park Service signed a new lease with the nonprofit operator.
- President Donald Trump had previously stated the course would close on that date.
Justice Department lawyers informed a federal court on Wednesday that the Trump administration will close the East Potomac Golf Links, a public golf course in Washington, D.C., on November 15. This admission represents a reversal from previous statements made by DOJ attorneys who had told Judge Ana Reyes that there were no plans to close the course. The National Park Service, which owns the property, has signed a new lease with the nonprofit operator, relinquishing its oversight of the East Potomac course. President Donald Trump has championed renovations for the 106-year-old course, aiming to create a championship-level venue capable of hosting major tournaments.