Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a ‘major’ tournament
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reviewed several construction projects around the nation’s capital on Sunday and then suggested that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Courses would enable it to host a world-class tournament.
“Once completed, this Course will have the ability to host Major Golf Tournaments including the U.S. Open, Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and other major PGA Tour events,” Trump said on social media.
Trump toured the course with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, various aides and golf course architect Tom Fazio and his son Gavin Fazio. The President’s redevelopment of the course is subject to litigation in U.S. District Court.
It’s unclear when the course will host major tournaments, as venues are chosen several years in advance of the events. The US Open is scheduled for venues through 2051, while the PGA Championship is scheduled for 2035, according to the tournaments’ websites.
In his post, Trump complained about the condition of the grass and sprinkler system on the public golf course, but the debris Demolition of the White House East Wing was also thrown into the field. National Park Service He said last month the wreckage tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals.
In his post, Trump said that work on the golf course will begin on September 1. The president also toured updates to Lafayette Park on the north side of the White House and drove his motorcade around where he plans to build a golf course. triumphal arch.
The president also said in a separate post that he would meet with award winner Janeese Lewis George. Democratic primary for mayor of Washington. Trump called Lewis George a “Communist” in his post.
At a press conference Thursday, Lewis George said he would “work with everyone, including the president, in the best interests of D.C. residents” as the next potential mayor, but emphasized that he would not “preemptively” comply with the administration’s demands that could jeopardize the locally elected government.
