Trump administration reaches deal to keep DC's public golf courses open; one set for "historic overhaul"

The Trump administration reached a deal to keep Washington, D.C.’s three public golf courses open, accessible, and affordable for residents, with the National Links Trust set to operate a long-term lease for two courses while East Potomac Golf Links remains under NLT operation until restoration. Fox News reports the arrangement involves the NLT and a long-term lease, phrased as a historic overhaul for the district’s public courses. Fox News notes the agreement ensures continued operation; the coverage from Fox News also highlights the administration’s role in facilitating the deal. Disagreements are not evident across sources about the core outcome, though wording differs on the nature of the overhaul and lease specifics.” ,