Trump administration reaches deal with non-profit over DC golf courses
The agreement gives National Links Trust new long-term leases for two courses and lets federal officials start renovations at East Potomac.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump's administration and the National Links Trust reached an agreement to keep three public golf courses open, with NLT securing long-term leases for two courses while the Interior Department oversees the third.
- This agreement follows months of uncertainty after Trump cancelled a 50-year contract with NLT in December, and a judge recently blocked the government from closing East Potomac Golf Links, siding with preservationists.
- The Interior Department will lead a 'historic restoration' at East Potomac to 'incorporate themes of the original Walter J. Travis design,' while NLT manages renovations at Langston Golf Course and Rock Creek Park Golf including new facilities.
- NLT Co-Founders Mike McCartin and Will Smith stated they look forward to 'continuing providing our expertise,' as the non-profit operates East Potomac on an interim basis until the National Park Service begins infrastructure work.
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